Womanly Skills

The holidays are almost here. Can you believe it? Some of you are counting down to long-awaited reunions with those you love. Some of you are dreaming of turkey and ... Read more

January 30, 2014January 28, 2020

How to make custom wall art from $4 gift wrap.

House & Home, My Life, Womanly Skills

Our boys share a room. When Silas graduated from his crib recently, the boys got bunk beds, leaving us with a blank wall that wasn’t there before. We let Jack ... Read more

October 23, 2013

Because the handwritten note never goes out of style.

My Life, Womanly Skills

They say adults don’t need good handwriting anymore: if your handwriting is truly terrible, you can always just type whatever it is you need to communicate. I disagree. Maybe good ... Read more

October 26, 2012November 11, 2018

3 time management rules I wish I’d learned 10 years ago.

Look & Feel Your Best, Reflections, Time Management, Womanly Skills

I hate to say it, but when I manage my time well, it’s because I’m paying attention to the obvious. Sadly, I haven’t always been very good at noticing the ... Read more

September 5, 2012November 11, 2019

Make It or Buy It? {A Handy Flowchart and Visual Guide}

Holidays, Inspiration, Womanly Skills

Recently I’ve been having two kinds of crafty thoughts. After spending tons of time writing these past few months, I needed a therapeutic creative outlet. And I got it. I’ve been ... Read more

May 4, 2012August 5, 2012

What Do the Royal Wedding and the Bluegrass State Have in Common?

Beauty & Style, Womanly Skills

This post originally ran on April 29, 2011, between the Royal Wedding and the Kentucky Derby. Will and Kate celebrated their anniversary last Sunday, and the Derby is running tomorrow, ... Read more

November 18, 2011November 11, 2019

Shopping for Christmas Gifts? You Have Power. Use It Wisely.

Holidays, Hospitality, Money & Finances, Relationships & Family, Womanly Skills, Work & Family

I’m not a big shopper. I spend a ton at the grocery, sure, but most of the year I don’t buy much in the way of clothing, music, housewares, or ... Read more

November 16, 2011February 26, 2014

5 Things I Love About Shopping Online, and 3 Things I Wish I’d Learned Sooner

Money & Finances, Womanly Skills

I’m a devoted online shopper. I love to buy local, but there are some things that I love to get online, especially during the holidays. Here’s why: 1. Internet-only options ... Read more

November 9, 2011November 11, 2019

Get a Jump on Your Handmade Christmas

DIY, Etiquette, Holidays, House & Home, Relationships & Family, Womanly Skills, Work & Family

It’s barely November, but this week I’ve been planning out my Christmas gifts–especially the ones I want to make myself. I love to DIY, but it’s not fun if I ... Read more

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