Classes
Let me teach you some of my skills that make life a little more interesting.
Urban Foraging
Take a walk with me through your neighborhood and learn about the seasonal foods growing in wild spaces and how to prepare them.
Bread Making
Learn how to make a couple simple healthy breads in your home that will save you money and taste better than store bought. Includes ingredients for one multigrain loaf.
Zero-Waste Sewing
Learn how to make simple clothing that doesn’t waste fabric. Turn old linens into comfortable clothing, save money, and reduce your environmental impact.
Crochet
Crocheting is known to reduce stress and anxiety. Start with simple square and circle wash cloths then let your imagination guide you. Includes 1 skein of yarn and a crochet hook.
How-to-Ride a Bicycle
Regardless of age, nearly everyone can learn to ride a bicycle. The how-to-ride class starts with a brief overview of the bicycle. Then we work on balance and work our way up to pedaling and control. If you aren't riding within the hour I will meet up with you again for free to get you riding. You can do it!
1-hour, $40 per student
Bicycle Rodeo
As seen at Fort Worth Open Streets presented by Near Southside, Inc. Learn basic safety skills by navigating a bicycle obstacle course.
Suitable for bicyclists of all ages.
4-hours, $150
Expand your universe and take a bicycling class!
Experience the joy of biking—an easy way to boost health and explore! Cycling offers life-changing benefits, whether commuting, running errands, or enjoying a trail ride. I’m a League Cycling Instructor through the League of American Bicyclists and was completely car-free for over 5 years with two young children. I know how to safely and efficiently get around the city and can teach you how to do the same, regardless of your current skill level. Get on a bicycle today and enjoy a healthier, happier, more sustainable life!
LCI# 6279
Safe Cycling
Using curriculum from the League of American Bicyclists, we will review bicycling basics and then discuss the principles of bicycling, traffic law, and hazard avoidance. Finally, we will practice a series of on-bike skills that build upon each other.
4-hours, $150 per student
Bicycle Commuting
Based on my experience as a bicycle commuter and careful research, we will cover everything from planning to on-bike skills. At the end of the course, you will know everything you need to successfully make a bicycle one of your transportation tools.
3-hours, $100 per student
Services
Let me help with driving, pet sitting, cooking, or mending.
Car Service
$30/hr.
Need a ride to the airport or to a doctor’s appointment? Ride in comfort and reduce your carbon footprint in a Tesla Model S. Unlike ride-sharing services, I’m happy to wait as long as you need.
- Fully insured
- Clean driving record
- Excellent ratings with Lyft, Uber, and HopSkipDrive
House & Pet Sitting
$50/day base rate. Additional $10 per animal (negotiable)
Need someone to look after your home, plants, and animals while you are away? Want to come back to fresh-baked cookies?
- Experience with cats, dogs, birds, herps, & guinea pigs
- Spotless background report (available upon request)
- Happy to do some light cleaning for an additional fee
Alterations & Mending
I specialize in mending and restoring vintage textiles but am happy to bring life back to any garment regardless of age. Let’s keep your favorite clothes out of landfills!
- Over 40 years of sewing experience (3 professional)
- Techniques include invisible stitching and reweaving
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.”
Organizing Service
$20/hr.
Feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff in your home? Find it difficult to locate things? Trust me, I’ve been there. That’s why I know it is easier to have an outside person tackle the ADHD-fueled chaos and relieve the anxiety that sometimes accompanies our material belongings. I can organize any room, closet, or cabinet to help bring more harmony to your life with zero judgment.
Dinner Service
Need someone to cook for an upcoming dinner party or date night? You can count on me to prepare a fresh meal completely from scratch that meets your specific dietary requirements.
- Experience with preparing low-glycemic index meals for diabetics, including accurate carb counts
- Vegan, Gluten-free, and allergen-free menus available.
Historical Costuming
Project-based pricing
Sometimes my minor in History needs to come out to play too. Historically accurate costuming services are available with potentially extended turn-around times. These projects are very time-consuming and I don’t want to promise I can meet a deadline then have an autoimmune flareup and not be able to finish it in time for an event. Planning months in advance, awesome! Let’s make something fun.
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