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How to Prepare Rain Gutters for Summer Storms

Summer is a time for fun and relaxation… and for many, severe storms. The thundershowers and high winds that characterize severe summer weather can wreak havoc on your home, particularly if your rain gutters aren’t up to the task of channeling water away from your roof and siding. I'll admit, that in Northern Israel we do not have rain in the summer, but since our summer travels often take us to areas that do experience summer storms I feel qualified enough to write about this topic!

If you live in Baltimore or any other city/town in Maryland, then you know that the rainy season there can even cause serious flooding. To help prevent water damage to your home or business, it’s important to take the time to properly prepare your rain gutters for summer storms. Fortunately, preparing your rain gutters for summer storms is a relatively easy and inexpensive proposition. By taking a few simple steps now, you can help ensure that your gutters will do their job when the next storm hits. Keep reading for some tips on how to prepare your rain gutters for the storms that may just surprise you this summer.

Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! July is on its way, meaning oh my summer is speeding by! I'll admit, this year I'm focusing on art and especially my sketchbook, but missing crochet, so maybe I'll just have to make at least something, or try to do some stash busting projects, if I could only find that stash, hmmm! Summer is always a great time to make holiday gifts and succah decorations, and delve into something best done outdoors like mosaic! Okay, enjoy the features from last week's party, and get crafting!

A Peak Into My Northern Israel July Container Garden Blooms!

We are in the 7th year in Israel, a year called "shmittah" in which we let the land rest, and while this also applies to my container garden, it does not mean that I need to let the plants die, but rather tending to them in a more minimal way than usual. Of course my poor container garden often gets forgotten when I'm busy with my art, but yesterday I stepped outside to a variety of delightful blooms that I just had to share with you! Nothing densely flowering, but each little flower is lovely and appreciated! In the photo above, yes, my wonderful little daisy plants that re-seed and reflower year after year, are just so wonderful, especially since I have them at the base of larger plants, like a lemon tree and tall bougainvillea. Okay, shabbos is coming, so lets quickly take a look at a few other flowers now in bloom in my container garden in Northern Israel in July!

How To Thicken Fabric For DIY Projects

Dreaming of sewing your own tent? Or maybe a play teepee for the kids? And if so, trying to think of a way to thicken your fabric? First lets take a look at the options available for thick fabric and then learn about how to go about thickening that fabric that you really want to use, but it just isn't thick enough for the project at hand. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and it is summer, now is a great time to start thinking about DIY holiday gifts, which in many cases might use, you guessed, it thick fabric to provide warmth. The internet is of course packed with great DIY tutorials for anything you can dream of and for the kind of project that can suit almost everyone, and take a look at 3 DIY Duvet Cover Ideas To Make At Home  . Of course you'll want to know about the kinds of fabric you can use for those projects, so keep on reading!

How To Design A Timeless Kid's Room

Thinking about how to design a timeless look for your child's room but not sure how to go about it? First, let me congratulate you for realizing that truly, a child's room need not look like Disneyland nor be a combination of bright colors and busyness. I'd say leave that look for the play center at the mall, and instead envelop your child, for years to come, in a feeling of calmness and stability which can quite simply be achieved by starting with the choices you make in furniture, wall color and decorative items. And generally speaking, when you design a room based on neutral or muted colors, the room can easily transition to meet the aesthetic needs of your child as they grow. Of course, you'll need to back that up with amazing parenting that includes lots of reading and cuddle sessions, so designing a child's room that you love spending time in too is also a plus.

Okay, lets take a look at some basic tips for how to design a timeless kid's room, using the amazing style and product selection from Papaya Homewares, an inspiring Australian brand that speaks to my personal aesthetic 100%. (Their fabulous combination of both modern/scandinavian design with an eye on sustainability and natural materials is perfect in my humble opinion.) Now if I can just get a boat headed my way, I'd load it up with their furniture and create my own timeless adult house? Okay, enough about me, lets talk about how you can put together that wonderful room for your child. Ready? let's do it.......

Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

Welcome to Craft schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here!

 

A gorgeous crocheted square, also made according to the temperature of each day, from frau tschi tschi.
Gorgeous summer crochet along, crochet stitch sampler, from frau tschi tschi.

Cute as can be crocheted doll clothes from craft attic resources, an 8" doll spring set, a cute 14" doll pyjama set, a lots to love 14" doll dress set, and an 8"doll nightgown.
Love these crocheted temperature snail dolls from frau tschi tschi.

A canvas bag remade into a clothespin bag from sum of their stories, and denim tassel earrings from sum of their stories.

A gorgeous dimensional scrappy bouquet card from paper seedlings, and love this racoon stealing a carp card from paper seedlings.

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Packing And Moving Tips To Beat The Stress

 

Getting ready for a big move, or even a small one, like moving your office or emptying your storage space? Though packing your home or office for moving is no rocket science, you do need some knowledge and forethought to do it right. First, take a deep breath, as sometimes moves can be very stressful, even when you've known about it for months in advance. For some a move may come as a surprise, but either way, careful planning really will help you get the job done, with a smile on your face, hopefully! Keep on reading for a simple guide to a stress-free packing and moving experience.

While you may be excited, for example, about the move to one of the new apartments near High Point, or in some cases, not all that thrilled, we need to put our emotions aside in order to get the job done. Enlist the help of friends and family, set aside a big chunk of time, and then reward yourself at the end. You may be wondering how to pack for a move ahead of time? What should you start with? Is it possible to get by with what is at hand, or do you need to buy some additional stuff? The questions keep popping up, so we’ve decided to compose this moving guide for moving to help you manage the task. Okay, lets dive in!