Thriftism

We still have a pile of old magazines to use up and the mayday baskets didn't even cause a dent in the pile so we are making more paper crafts. These cute little boxes are great for gift boxes or storing your knick-knacks. What you'll need: Scissors Paper (magazines or construction paper) Optional: tape or glue Step 1:  If you don't' have a square piece a paper, create a square piece by lining up the corner and creasing it. Cut the edge off.  Step 2: Fold over the other diagonal.  Step 3: Fold all four corner points into center.  Step 4: Fold corner point over to edge line. Repeat for all sides.  The fold lines should look like the below picture so far. Step 5: Fold corner points down to first crease line.  Step 6: Cut along two sides leaving the center box. Step 7: Fold corner to center.  Step 8: Fold edge over and flaps in.  Step 9: Repeat on th...

May Day has many different claims on the origin of the holiday. Some say it sprouted from the Socialists' protests on working hours which occurred in 1886. Others point farther back to Roman times celebrating Flora, the goddess of flowers. No matter which origins you cling you (or none at all), this can be a joyful spring holiday. For a more complete history check out The Incomplete, True, Authentic, and Wonderful History of May Day (Spectre) By Peter Linebaugh. One tradition that has passed through the ages is the giving of May Baskets. May baskets can be made out of just about anything nowadays and contain a small gift whether it be flowers, trinkets, or candies. These baskets are to be left at a person's doorstep anonymously. The giver drops the basket off, rings the door bell, and runs away. If they are caught, tradition says they are supposed to kiss the receiver. I don't think many people follow the running/kissing part of this tradition anymore, ...