Posts about Hobbies (2)

As the post-pandemic economy continues to shift, more laborers are turning to freelance, or gig, work, and more companies are outsourcing their work to freelancers.

It was June of 2020. Many radical decisions were made during that early pandemic season. When faced with isolation and quarantining, working from home, and all the other drama the pandemic brought, I, like many others, reassessed.

It’s 2022, and I would like to believe we have become a more environmentally-conscious people. Considering the recent pandemic, we are also a crafty bunch, taking up new hobbies and inspiring creativity.

[As appeared on BostonHerald.com] Like many people, maybe you committed to reading more this year and you're wondering what books would be worth your time. You might be a bit like me with stacks of books piling up around you that you're eager to read and you're having a hard time figuring out where to start. Or maybe you got an Amazon gift card for Christmas last year and purposed to get a book or two and haven't got a clue where to begin.

The Holidays have arrived and we could all use a little pick-me-up and some Christmas spirit, so why not keep things interesting and festive with a little DIY project? This one is so simple and will be a great addition to your home as well as a fun project to do with other family members too! Spread the "joy" and let's get crafty! One of Christian Care Ministry's very own, Valencia DeLoatch, has been with the ministry for 11 years in the Finance department. Her main role is assisting our Manna members. She is passionate about all things DIY that are related to home décor and crochet. She loves glue guns and glue sticks, glitter and anything with bling. She also loves yarn and crochet hooks. Most of her crafts are created for her loved ones with the hope of keeping them warm and putting a smile on their face. And now she's sharing it with our readers, too! 4 Easy Steps to a DIY No-Sew Throw Pillow Step 1: You will need two placemats for each pillow, glue gun, glue sticks, and buffalo snow. Step 2: Line up the placemats back to back. Step 3: Take the glue gun and glue down only 3 sides of the placemats (leave the fourth side open to stuff in the buffalo snow. Step 4: Once you have stuffed the pillow to your desired fullness, use the glue gun to seal the fourth side. You now have your No-Sew Throw Pillow! Now go grab your supplies, gather up the family, and comment below with your own crafty creations!