The Making Life House and Property Update for 2018-2019
The other day we were reflecting on all the things we’ve done to our house and property since we moved in October of 2018. The house had “good bones” you…
The Ultimate Guide to Fair Trade Toys: Making and Buying Toys Ethically
Since we have been talking about being an eco-friendly maker, I thought it would be a good time to bring up something else that’s near and dear to my heart:…
Meet the Maker | Clarissa Soap Maker on How to Make Cold Process Soaps
Almost a year ago we had our first “meet the maker” on the Making Life – Meet the Maker with Shennandoah Ditter. Today we’re introducing another good friend who is…
3 Reasons Why Auctions and Flea Markets are Great for Makers
Written by: Hannah Kimmel Recently we’ve been watching HGTV’s, Flea Market Flip. It’s so fun watching teams go to a flea market, find old broken pieces, and turn them into…
How to Handle Maker Envy
Written by: Hannah Kimmel What is maker envy, you ask? If you’ve ever made something and saw someone else doing it better, you may have experienced it. Let’s describe…
Meet the Maker | Shennandoah Ditter Cricut Maker
Here at The Making Life, we strongly value local makers. As many of you know, when you support local makers and small-time businesses, you’re making a huge difference. One sale…
