tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17486393998010582642026-04-03T00:35:56.277-07:00Sewing, DIY, Tutorials, Crafts, HandmadeShannon @FairfaceWashclothshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05802419492526806592noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-55237771837119324442026-02-18T07:22:00.000-08:002026-02-18T12:00:28.377-08:00

Why I Started Using ChatGPT Like a Therapist (No, Really)I’m not kidding when I say ChatGPT has become my unexpected small-business sounding board - part assistant, part therapist, and sometimes my most patient listener.It knows me, and frankly seems to understand me better than some actual human people. Is it me basically talking and replying to myself? Probably in some weird way, but maybe

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If you host an Airbnb or VRBO, you already know that small details make a big difference, especially in the bathroom. One of the most common (and costly) problems hosts face? Ruined white washcloths and towels covered in makeup stains.There’s a simple, guest-loved solution that more vacation rental owners are switching to:Black face cloths designed specifically for makeup removal.The Hidden

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I shared in a recent post about the 5 Products that helped me the most after having a hysterectomy. Unfortunately, 8 months after my hysterectomy, I was in the hospital again having hernia surgery, to fix a hernia caused by my hysterectomy. A long, frustrating story for another day.Since one of the vital parts of healing from hernia surgery is wearing an Abdominal Binder, it is very

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If you are wondering how to get stubborn toilet stains out of your toilet bowl, you've come to the right place! (*Amazon associate link included)How to Clean Toilet Bowl Stains So It's Like New Again!Stains can form on the inside of your toilet bowl over time, that are just too hard to get out with regular cleaning products. On the well water system where we live, our toilet bowl

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If you are looking for more efficient ways to cut stacks of fabric, whether for your own hobby or Etsy Business, you've got to try adding a fabric cutting machine! It not only cut my fabric cutting time by more than half, it allowed me to lower my production time, increase my output, and make me more money! Bonus! (*this post contains an affiliate link. see disclaimer below)Adding a Fabric

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If your car windows keep fogging up, like ours did, making it hard to see while you're driving, you need to read this post. Don't Drive Without ThisOne night while driving across a dark, snowy maintain pass, the snow and cold were so relentless, it kept fogging up our windshield to the point that the heater's defrost just could not keep up. All that was left to see through, was a small area

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What face wash products come with a washcloth or face cloth? If you're looking for a face wash, cleansing oil or facial balm that comes with it's own washcloth or face cloth, take a look at these:(*Amazon affiliate links included for your convenience. As an Amazon associate I receive a small commission on each sale.)5 Face Wash Brands that come with a free Washcloth or Face cloth1. Eve Lom (

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If you are facing a hysterectomy surgery, being prepared before your surgery with what you will need after your surgery, will be a true gift to yourself while you rest and heal. I wish I had known what products could help me the most after I got home from the hospital from my hysterectomy, so I decided to share the top 5 items that helped me the most after my hysterectomy and I hope they help you

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If you are looking for a Do It Yourself way to make extra money, without having to go work for someone else, or learn a grand new marketable skill, this is an easy DIY way to start earning some extra money right away! You can make anywhere from $250 to $1,000 a month to start, and more. I'm sharing this with you, because I did it myself and it works!Step-by-Step DIY Way to Make Extra

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I used to have such a love / hate relationship with my fruits and vegetables. They started out so fresh and lovely the day I bought them, but eventually they would shrivel up (or mold out) and end up in the trash, along with my guilty conscience. I wish I had known about this trick to extend the life of my fruits and veggies a long time ago, so I had more time to eat them, and stop with all

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Have you ever ripped a hole in one of your favorite tops or get one of those pesky little holes that somehow always shows up in your favorite t-shirt? BEFORE YOU THROW IT OUT, give this DIY fix a try. Thousands of people have followed my posts on Fixing Holes in your Clothes, whether it's a lightweight shirt, skirt, or t-shirt. I have been able to fix several pieces of beloved clothing

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Another one of my very popular posts is about toilet seats, of all things. Who would have guessed? It seems that many of us have found ourselves trying to clean a toilet seat that just won't come clean, whether from actual stains or cleaning them for so long that they appear dirty and stained.Look no further. Whether you live in your own house with a stained toilet seat and want to fix it

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This laundry tip on How to Get Rid of Yellow Stains on your shirts - whether it's yellow pit stains or yellow ring around the collar stains, has been BY FAR one of my best reads. This before and after photo of my husband's stained collar was not photoshopped. All it took was a few supplies and a little elbow grease to save us $200 in white shirts. They were like new again. My husband was

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What is a cheap alternative to Purple Mattress Sheets? After some searching, I found the perfect set of sheets that is a great substitute for Purple brand sheets, and saved myself over $200! (*this post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn a small commission when you purchase through my link.)While I do love the original Purple brand sheets, I don't love the Purple sheets'

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I know this sounds more like a LifeTime movie than a blog post (and maybe it should be), but it's a true story. It happened to me just yesterday and it's still real fresh, as in the wounds are literally still healing and gooey with Aquaphor ointment.Let me start out by asking a few simple questions. and no this is not a riddle.A dentist wouldn't pull a tooth without novocaine, and an ER doc

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If you like to sew, don't wait to try this popular sewing tip! Did you know it is easier and faster to secure fabric together with clips versus pins? And once you try Wonder Clips, I promise you'll never want to go back to pesky pins again!This sewing hack is something I wish I had tried YEARS AGO! Once I tried Wonder Clips, I loved them so much that I will never go back to pinning raw edges

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I was diagnosed with rosacea about 14 years ago and I know how tough it can be to find a good skin care routine that supports the unique needs of rosacea and sensitive skin. Some skin care products that claim to be made for sensitive skin or rosacea, can still end up being too harsh and irritating.Navigating through skin care product trial and error can not only cause emotional stress but stress

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I'll admit, I'm not the best at cleaning my whiteboard regularly. In fact, my latest "brain dump" has been sitting on my whiteboard for 2 years. Cringe.According to Polyvision, the best way to maintain the cleanliness of your white board is to clean it regularly with white board cleaner. Oops.Since I didn't have any white board cleaner on hand, I tried out several DIY Whiteboard Cleaners to see

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In case you haven't guessed already, these 5 Minute Chicken Gyros are not only incredibly flavorful, they don't require any baking!...unless you count 2-3 minutes in the microwave!It's the best summer meal I've come up with yet!How to make these Easy Chicken Gyros in just 5 Minutes! 6 Ingredient Chicken Gyros Tyson's Frozen Rotisserie Chicken Strips (I found these at Costco)Stone fire

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Have you ever thought of selling the beautiful things you sew online, through Etsy or your own website? I considered that too, over 12 years ago, and I haven't stopped since! My Etsy Success Story Sewing and Selling OnlineThousands upon thousands of washcloths later (I'm the founder of @FairfaceWashcloths by the way), I've decided to share everything I wish I had known when I first

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Holiday Gifts for her or him. Favorite Things © ShannonSews I'm dreaming of a white Christmas where all the best gift ideas come to me in my sleep as I lay dreaming of sugar plums dancing in my head and when I awake refreshed, all those lovely gifts will be on my doorstep, wrapped and ready to go under the tree. Ahhhh. Wouldn't that be nice? Give me a couple more minutes to live in this

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Updated: This post has been refreshed to share what I’ve learned about pillowcases for sensitive skin.If you have sensitive skin, your pillowcase might be affecting your skin more than you realize. Friction, heat, and rough fabrics can all contribute to irritation, redness, and those deep sleep lines that take forever to go away. After trying different options over the years, I found that

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Hello everyone! We survived #SeattleSnowmageddon2019 and eventually were able to dig ourselves out of our garage and driveway. It was a doozy of a snow storm, but we had everything we needed to stay warm and keep our tummies way more full than usual for a week (stress eating during an emergency is a real thing). What I keep hearing from my friends, is while many had enough food to eat, and

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Fall back in love with what you do Photo by Chuck Hildebrant on Unsplash Ever fall out of love with what you're doing every day? I think a lot of people do. Am I speaking for myself? Yes, some days. When I started this blog back in 2010 I was DIY fresh-faced and fancy-free. I loved trying new things. I painted, sewed, refashioned, wrote funny posts, designed my own t-shirts, dyed fabric,

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© Shannon Sorensen I don't know about you, but this time of year gets me feeling weird inside. Just like birthdays. Like clockwork, as the approach of a new year begins, my mind subconsciously starts reflecting on what I have accomplished thus far, and where I want my life to go. And that can be a good thing. But there's also the "what I didn't do's" and "is this really what I want's", and

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