Domestic Goddess – for the Martha Stewart in all of us.
Weekend Knits: Vogue Knitting on the Go by Trisha Malcolm
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to make a gift for a friend or family member, something they will treasure as “hand made”? And how would you like it to be done in a weekend? Viola! Weekend Knits will show you how to knit something fabulous in between Friday happy hour and your Sunday evening blues.
Weekend Knits: Vogue Knitting on the Go
The $50 Dinner Party : 26 Dinner Parties That Won’t Break Your Bank, Your Back, or Your Schedule by Sally Sampson
Us girlfriends love to entertain, but it can get expensive. Back when my husband and I were DINKS (you know, dual income no kids) I would spare no expense when we entertained. However, in these rough economic times, I needed to get creative….. This book has wonderful ideas, recipes, and takes the major stress out of entertaining on a budget.
The $50 Dinner Party
Off The Shelf: Cooking From the Pantry by Donna Hay
Quite honestly, I would rather light my hair on fire than bring my two small children to the grocery store. Couple that with the sticker shock of carrying out 4 pathetic bags of groceries for my $120, I decided long ago my shopping habits needed to change. The idea behind this brilliant book is to hoard staples in your pantry that can be used in a variety of dishes, and cut down on the amount of items you need to cook. Every recipe is easy to follow and comes with a picture, for those of us who are still measuring out teaspoons (me).
Off The Shelf
The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Owning a Home; How to Care For, Improve and Maintain Your Home by Kitty Werner
More and more women in America are buying homes on their own, and taking household matters into their own hands. But really, don’t us married girlfriends do that anyway? An entertaining guide and companion, particularly for the new homeowner. After all, it can be a bit overwhelming when you can’t call the landlord anymore.
The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Owning a Home
Dare to Repair : A Do-it-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home by Julie Sussman
Say goodbye to the Roto Rooter man. And go out and get yourself a nice toolbox.
Dare to Repair
