Featured Crafts

Craft Supplies Storage Ideas - Got a crafty home business going? We've got tips and ideas for storing supplies!

Crafter's Easter Ideas - The crafters that visit us at Old Fashioned Living are a very creative bunch and they have shared some wonderful ideas for making Easter special! Basket, Pretzels and Live Grass From Brenda in Indiana Start a heritage basket to put your candy and Easter toys in. Instead of trying to come up with something ...

Decoupaged Seed File Box - Excerpted from Gifts For Herb Lovers by Betty Oppenheimer                             Anyone who gardens from seed knows how important it is to keep seeds organized. ...

Easter Carrots - This simple craft is so easy, the kids can make them with little help. These carrots are perfect for a Easter centerpiece. Place a bunch of carrots in a basket and send with your child to school for an amazing Easter treat. You will need: Disposable cake decorating liners Bag of Cheetos Green Saran ...

Easy Animal Costumes for Infants and Up -   Children look so cute dressed as fuzzy and furry creatures. Especially with whiskers painted on their chubby little cheeks! Here are some fun animal costumes that are perfect for infants and toddlers, as well as children of all ages. Note: For all of the costumes below, use our make up recipe ...

Frugal Tips From 1920's - Enjoy frugal tips from the 1920's, courtesy of Modern Priscilla and Woman's World magazines.

The Crafter's Attic: projects,tips and resources

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Summer Harvest Tea

Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.

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Home & Garden

Harvesting and Using Summer Squash

Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.

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