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People who craft know things. They know how to transform piles of yarn into sweaters and scarves. They know that some items, like woolen bikini tops, are better left unknit. They know that making a hat for a newborn baby isn't just about crafting something small but appreciating the beginnings of life, which sometimes helps make peace with the endings. They know that if you knit your boyfriend a sweater, your relationship will most likely be over before the last stitch.

Crochet is a strategy for making a delightful silky fabric that you can use as window ornaments, tablecloths, and doilies. You can likewise utilize the crochet strategy for making snazzy winter frill, for example, caps, scarves, gloves, and numerous different things. Furthermore, when you get the hang of crocheting, you can make extremely a la mode sweaters and different tops to wear on any event.

A Zero Waste Family is a gentle 30-day guide highlighting the lessons Anita learned during her first year navigating motherhood, while also studying medicine and still trying to reduce her waste. Here she shares innovative ideas about how families can work together to decrease their household waste and make their lives easier, richer and more purposeful and less full of clutter and distractions. As parents we are constantly juggling the needs of children, work, chores and money. This audiobook is not designed to add to the guilt that we already feel.

In this poetic and inspiring memoir, one of America’s most revered actresses uses the imagery of flowers and the art of Ikebana to depict the unique creative bond that she has had with her mother throughout the years - and how, together, they are facing her mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Are you looking to stage your home for sale? Always wonders why so much money goes into home staging for an upcoming sale? Want to maximize the sale of your home? You wondering why the house down the street sold their home so quickly? Need tips to get your home prepped to sell at the best price possible? How about just having a basic knowledge or skill to improve your homes decorating? Let's find out right now!

The Curly Hair Handbook: Natural DIY Hair Care Secrets for Black Women explains why to "go natural" and how to understand your hair better. You'll learn essential hair care secrets for creating homemade hair care products. This book even discusses common natural hair mistakes, and how to fix them! Listen to The Curly Hair Handbook: Natural DIY Hair Care Secrets for Black Women now! Black women have created many popular hair trends and styles and are the heart of the hair care industry.

Do you sometimes feel lost or disoriented in life? Does it feel like you are missing something despite all the stuff you own? If you answered yes then keep listening. This audiobook contains practical and actionable advice that is quick and easy to follow. For the first time in your life, you will gain the freedom to decide what you want and don’t want in your current living conditions. And through a proven action plan, eliminate all the junk from both your home and your mind.

Building your own home is a sizable task and, of course, when it’s been your dream for so long, you want things to be right. But this doesn't have to leave you frozen in your tracks. Building a house is just like any other great journey—it unfolds one beautiful (and sometimes, tiny) step at a time. The good news is that what this path of tiny steps looks like is very clear and straightforward. Finally, a specific and detailed guide to help you maneuver these first steps and get your land ready for the build is here!

Have you ever tried to search for the right outfit in a hurry? Imagine being late for an appointment. You open your wardrobe and always feel overwhelmed by the number of items. Does this sound familiar? Now just imagine you were able to open your wardrobe and clearly see all the items inside it with just a few glances. Imagine if you could just pick up two items already knowing they'll fit well together. Creating a capsule wardrobe can solve all these clothing problems, and the best part is you don't have to trash all your clothes and buy new expensive items.

Macramé is an ancient craft that is making a comeback. It is a versatile form of art that you can use to make everything you can think of, from purses and clothing pieces to jewelry, plant hangers, and wall paintings. In addition to making beautiful pieces for your home décor, you can also make items to gift family and friends.

Want to know the secret to simple living? The secret is Cottagecore! Life today is hectic; we’re constantly juggling the pressures of work and family life, and if that is not enough, we are all suffering from information overload. We often find ourselves surrounded by loved ones, yet we feel compelled to stare at our phones or tablets in silence instead of connecting with the very people alongside us.

Want to know how to use your Cricut machine getting dusty in your cupboard? This book will catapult your knowledge from beginner to expert level, that I can assure! This guide will take you through the journey of everything Cricut in an easily digestible way, so you can immediately apply what you have learnt. By the time you have finished my book, you will have the confidence (and aptitude) to successfully flourish in the all things Cricut and use your Cricut machine in ways you never thought possible.

Are you interested in trying milk soap making for the first time? Or an experienced soap maker looking for new and interesting recipes? This audiobook is a practical soap-making guide on how the soap-making process works and how to make natural milk soap at home using goat, cow, coconut, and almond milk. With this helpful guide, making milk soaps will be a breeze. Regardless of whether you’re a commercial soap producer or just an enthusiast who loves to experiment in their kitchen, the information provided in this audiobook is relatable and easy to understand.

You can bring peace to your home through organizing with five simple steps. What if decluttering wasn’t painful? We focus on finding your treasures. Why declutter when you can learn how to stop clutter before it even starts? Where do you want to see organizing success in just 15 minutes? How will it feel to live a clutter-free life in a home you love? Getting organized is good. Staying organized is better. You can learn to do both using the proven sort and succeed system.

The Ultimate Guide to Homesteading is a valuable resource for learning about growing, freezing, canning, and storing fruits, vegetables, and herbs to feed your family year-round. You’ll also discover the amazing possibilities open to you when you raise livestock for food and fiber, including information on co-ops, choosing a butcher or slaughterhouse, and how best to house and feed your animals.

This is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined together to make interesting and visually organic motifs. In this audiobook, I will teach you everything you will need to become a paint-pouring artist.

Are you trying to start a profitable blog? This book will show you exactly what you need to do to start a profitable blog today based on what top bloggers are doing. If you follow the instructions you'll have an amazing looking and profitable blog in no time at all!

Are you good at working with your hands? Do you love creating things? Would you like to start a profitable side hustle, but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you already make and sell your own soap, but you don’t know how to find new customers. No worries: My book, Ultimate Guide to Building a Soap Making Business Empire can give you the knowledge and inspiration to start making and selling your own unique line of handmade soaps.

Mum-of-two and founder of the playHOORAY community Claire Russell has helped thousands of families during lockdown discover the joy of play. Her first book The playHOORAY! Handbook is a lifesaver for busy parents juggling work and childcare looking for fun ideas to entertain little kids. With 100 activities using items from around the house, you'll find everything you need to entertain babies, toddlers and younger school-age children. From £1 play, sibling play to no-guilt screentime, this is the perfect book for all the family.

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.