Do you love Martha, Etsy, and all things hand- and homemade? If you'd like to get together to craft, cook, build, get inspired, and learn from others with a DIY aesthetic, then this group is for you! Ideally, you'll be interested in crafts & projects that are both fun to make *and* have a design-oriented focus. We meet to make... Handmade crafts, décor, lighting, paper goods, jewelry and other craft projects Homemade jams, pickles, bread, yogurt, chocolate, and other homesteading fun We find …

Not too long ago "living off the grid" and "sustainable living" was considered by many to be an unusual alternative lifestyle only for "hippies" and communal living. However to several generations before us, this “do it yourself” lifestyle was the norm. In recent years times have changed dramatically with the latest recession and soaring inflation rates on necessities such as food, gas and many other crucial living expenses. In an attempt to counteract price of living going sky high as many of o …