Category Archives: Domestic Arts

Pinterest, changing one non-crafty person at a time.

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

I have mentioned in the past that I am not the craftiest of souls.  I’ve accepted that long ago and recognize that I have other skills and talents. However, lately I’ve been toying with the idea that perhaps I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts, rantings and ravings | 7 Comments

My inner squirrel has been unleashed.

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

So canning season is over.  (This is where I start singing the Hallelujah Chorus loudly and with extreme gusto.)  Let me say for the record that I am immensely happy that all canning has ceased for the year.  So happy, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Canning, Domestic Arts, frugality mentality | 9 Comments

It’s a hard-knock life (for my children)

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I have reconciled to the fact that my house will never be as clean as I would like.   Not only do I spend half my days homeschooling and canning as much produce as I am able to get my … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts | 2 Comments

When you’re too poor to be Martha Stewart.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

I have great ambitions to be like Martha Stewart, just not with felony charges or jail time.  The woman is a good cook, a great gardener, and she’s crafty.  Oh, so crafty. However, my wallet does not let me achieve … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts, frugality mentality | 5 Comments

When a non-crafty mom homeschools.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

I am not crafty in the slightest.  Common garden slugs have more artistic talent than I do.  And I’m mostly okay with this.  Occasionally when I see some other woman create a gorgeous MacGyver-type centerpiece out of  three twigs, four … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts, Homeschooling | 2 Comments

My unbreakable vow.

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

So my husband and I have made a vow.  A quite serious vow.  So serious, that our son offered to use a limp straw and his deep knowledge of all things Harry Potter to make it an unbreakable vow. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts, musings | 11 Comments

Why I will never be a rapper.

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

I love grocery shopping.  (You are wondering why I’m talking about grocery stores when the title of this post references rap music.  Be patient, it will come.) Now when I say I love grocery shopping, I mean I loooooove grocery … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts | 4 Comments

My Firstborn (tomato, that is, of 2011)

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

I’m proud to introduce to you to our first ripe tomato of the season. I must state for the record that there is something magical about holding a just picked tomato that is warm from the sun in the palm … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts, gardening | 2 Comments

The Great Purge of 2011

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

We are cleaning.  A lot.  And by a lot I mean EPIC sized cleaning.  Legendary cleaning.  Housewives all over America will speak my name with hushed, reverent tones after word gets out of what’s happening over here at bunkersdown. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts | 7 Comments

A promise of things to come.

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Two years ago we planted eighteen strawberry plants.  Today we have about 57 strawberry plants.  Give or take a dozen. Hello my lovelies. In about three weeks the jam making extravaganza will commence. There will be lots of jars, sweat, … Continue reading →

Posted in Canning, Domestic Arts | 7 Comments