I’ve set aside rug-making to focus on knitting a couple of wooly hats for gifts and sewing some warm casual clothes for myself. I’ve also devoted some time in making soups to freeze. I love having homemade ‘convenience’ foods available. I currently have homemade spaghetti sauce, ...
As a mom of a child on the Autism Spectrum, every day is Autism Awareness Day in our home but I appreciate those that spend this month trying to learn a bit more about Autism. For those who have Autism and those who love someone who has Autism, April means more special events than no...
The resort also had a nice brunch for Mother’s Day with complimentary mimosas, made-to-order omelettes, a carving station, kid-friendly food, and a dessert table (the part Lucas was most excited about). The staff also gave all the moms flowers which I thought was a sweet gesture. I ...
I’ve done this and it H U R T S. And you cannot imagine the shocked look on Kolchak’s face as I dumped dog treats into the trash. It’s a waste of time and money. It’s important to store your homemade dog treats appropriately, so they last as long as ...
Finding and making good food...Always! Having fun and humor with the old familiar or new exciting world of food. (of course, from my humble opinion!). From Cajun to Asian, when food works, it's all good!
I still haven’t found a permanent home for him as he seems to look happy in several different rooms but I will keep trying! What do you think? Oh, and I made a cheeky matching lampshade with a piece of leftover fabric, and then a cushion with the offcuts. Nothing wasted here!
Elliott couldn’t get over the homemade pudding pops I’d concocted, and I was in love with the Pepperidge Farm frozen cake I hadn’t had since I was a teen. Now that I’m an adult, I’m allowed to save all the icing for last and eat it all at once! But Elliott was enamored...
Homemade Whipped Cream I recently decided it was time to bust out some skills I learned in 7th grade Home Economics…homemade whipped cream! The only reason I remember making this one is because I giggled incessantly every time my teacher said “stiff peaks.” Give me a break…I was 12...
Hormonal changes cause most women a little thinning as they get older, which may make your scalp slightly more visible through your hair or at the part. But some women are more sensitive to the changes and are genetically predisposed to significant hair loss. You might experience more extreme,...
Make Homemade Christmas Ornaments We love making new ornaments every year, and it’s actually super-adorable now that the kids are older to see them hanging up the ornaments they made when they were little. We keep all of their handmade ornaments separated in their own boxes so that every ...