How to recane a footstool

One day this could turn out to be a useful skill with which you could barter for gasoline or vodka, and it's sure to be a good conversation starter at your next party.

How tosMary Welby von ThelenJanuary 25, 2018cane, post apocalyptic, rush, footstool, Post, post Comments

January Schmanuary

Irrefutable proof that 97.59% of people hate January and some thoughts on what we ought to do about it.

StoriesMary Welby von ThelenJanuary 22, 2018january, needlepoint, Post, post Comments

Creative Gift Chits

If you haven't finished your shopping by now you might need to go down the gift chit path. In today's post, Youngest Sister shows you how to make mundane gift chits much more interesting.

Gifts, Greeting Cards, Stuff I Make, How tosMary Welby von ThelenDecember 21, 2017gift, chit, code, post Comments

The 2017 Mature People Gift List

If you're stymied about what to give to your older friends or your parents, Youngest Sister has the answer. Today's post features a list of gifts for the "mature" set.

Gifts, StoriesMary Welby von ThelenDecember 18, 2017wine, millennial, gift, post Comments

The 2017 Millennial Gift List

From bleeding-edge tech to retro-hip analog, Youngest Sister has lovingly curated a list of gifts sure to please every sustainably bio-centric artisanal Millennial on your list. It's okay - you can thank me later.

Gifts, StoriesMary Welby von ThelenDecember 11, 2017eco-friendly, millennial, high-tech, biodegradable, sustainable, apple, gift, Post, post Comment

Make Your Own Note Cards

Not everything I make for my sisters is crap. Today I will show you some very good ideas for making note cards for people who still have enough class to send handwritten notes.

Gifts, Stuff I Make, How tosMary Welby von ThelenDecember 10, 2017gift, Janelle, notes, post Comments

Paint Your Own China

Youngest Sister's DIY gift idea for today: Hand-painted china plates. Your people will LOVE them.

Gifts, Stuff I Make, How tosMary Welby von ThelenDecember 9, 2017gift, christmas, craft, DIY, Post, post Comments

You Are Here Bathroom Photo

Youngest Sister likes to make her own Christmas gifts and you can too. Learn how to create this one-of-a-kind gift for the person who has everything.

Gifts, Stuff I Make, How tosMary Welby von ThelenDecember 7, 2017christmas, gift, craft, post Comments

How to install a swim spa

Learn how to install a 2,500 lb. hot tub and then hoist its 2,500 lb. bespoke retractable cover over your house and into position in this easy-to-follow guide with must-see video.

How tosMary Welby von ThelenNovember 18, 2017swimspa, masterspas, Michael Phelps, crane, egoe, post, birthday2 Comments

Ge's Vegetable Soup

Momma knew how to cook and serve comfort in a big-ass pot. Now you can too.

RecipesMary Welby von ThelenNovember 12, 2017Kroger, soup, comfort, post Comments

Party Like a Rockstar

In which I was able to titrate ingestion of the ideal amount of alcohol to perform Proud Mary with a real band.

12 Days - 7 Shows

I saw 7 shows in 12 days but forgot to pack my long johns. Here's what to see and how to dress for it.

StoriesMary Welby von ThelenOctober 2, 2017broadway, post Comments

Vote for Me!

On October 20th I will perform Proud Mary to benefit the Music Resource Center. Every vote I receive will help lessen my feeling of humiliation. So get out your credit card and vote (but only if you vote for me).

StoriesMary Welby von ThelenSeptember 26, 2017charity, giveback, postComment