: About Me

At 49 years old, and having been raised with my four older brothers, then raising four girls and one boy myself, I have stories to share!

I have been a dog groomer, trainer, and a safe-houser for some local shelters.

I love crafting useful articles for people to read, learn from, and enjoy. I have many experiences to share.

I crochet, work with fleece, sew, and do some flower arrangements. I make diaper wreaths and diaper cakes for new little ones coming along. I have three grandchildren so far.

I am also a Fibromyalgia patient. Along with Fibro comes arthritis, joint pain, stiffness and inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, restless legs syndrome, migraine headaches, and carpal tunnel. I do my very best to keep a good, positive attitude in spite of it all!

Relationships & Family > Family Life Facing the difficulties of raising a large family

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Facing the difficulties of raising a large family: Raising a large family on a shoestring budget is something I learned 20 years ago. I was a single mom of two, and then I married a man with two. Then we had one more. That's five, and these days you don't hear much about families that big. Here are some simple tips that will help with everyday things: Hand down jeans: Save them until the next kid can wear them. If boys jeans are being passed down (skinny jeans are back in style!), your son's jeans can become your daughter's jeans with just a little creativity. Iron on a princess patch, sew...

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