by Anne Murphy | May 6, 2021 | DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, Making-Do, Mother's Day, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Last minute DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas? I’m not suggesting that Mother’s Day gift ideas should be a last minute idea. I still remember those gorgeous crafts and handmade cards my children gave me when they were younger. Now they’re teenagers,...
by Anne Murphy | Nov 2, 2014 | Birthdays, Christmas, Craft, DIY, Mother's Day, Tips/Hints
My boyfriend’s mother is a keen crafter, enjoying crochet, knitting and quilting and with Christmas coming up, I’m just not sure what to give her. She probably has everything she needs and I know my Mum always loved receiving handmade gifts, of any...
by Anne Murphy | Jan 30, 2014 | Review
Christmas, birthdays, Easter, it doesn’t matter what the event is these days, I’m always searching for packaging. I recycle where I can but sometimes I’d love to have a stash of supplies just to wrap a gift rather than making a special trip to the...
by Anne Murphy | Oct 22, 2013 | Craft
When I made up my mind I was going to go on the Travel Bugs (online Meetup group of women aged between 35 to 65 who love to travel) weekend away to Cabarita Beach, NSW, I knew I’d like to give everyone a little something. Something that wouldn’t cost a lot...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 23, 2013 | Christmas, Craft, Tips/Hints
Last week I shared with you 21 homemade Christmas presents to make for teachers and I gather you’ve already made them, like me (*cough, cough*). Here are 28 homemade Christmas presents for children’s friends for you and the kids to make for their school...
