Entertaining Nature
To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest…
Calli
How to Make Marshmallow Shooters
The last few days of summer are getting the better of me… And since I am on the run getting ready for school, and get kids shuffled to multiple birthday parties and activities… I thought I would post the tutorial…
Heavenly Blueberries Muffins
Is it just me, or are blueberries especially delicious this year? I can’t get enough of them. One of my favorite ways to eat blueberries… other than straight from the bowl on the kitchen counter… is Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins.…
Your Garden May Need a Few Volunteers
What do these flowers in my garden have in common? Answer: They all came from hardy volunteers. By that I mean, they reseeded from another plant in my garden. That plant either spread in the same area, or sent it’s…
Bear Hunt Tradition
Are you looking for a special activity to do with your kids or grandkids? My husband’s family has a tradition that is pure delight. When the kids in the family are around the age of 6 or 7, Mamaw and…
Oh yah, it’s time for Baked Beans, baby
The 4th of July means many delicious foods… and right near the top of my list is baked beans. Are baked beans an American thing? Probably not… I know I ate some sort of baked beans with my breakfast several…
4th of July Parade Costumes
Looking for a few ideas for your neighborhood 4th of July parade? Our last year’s totally awesome parade theme was: Celebrating Heroes….. That’s why Lily and Ben chose to be WWII Paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division. Their “parachutes” were…
Our favorite way to eat Crepes…
The boys went out to shoot trap with their buddies last night. Since it was just us girls hanging out at home, I made a special dessert that the three of us love. Crepes are one of our favorite treats,…
Checkers Picnic Quilt in Progress
Last week I continued quilting lessons with my mom by working on a new checker board quilt. We wanted to make a picnic quilt that was whimsical and easy. The idea of a checker board just seemed too fun. But…
Do you play croquet?
Queen of Hearts: Curtsy while you’re thinking. It saves time. Alice: [curtsying] Yes, Your Majesty, but I just wanted to ask you… Queen of Hearts: I’ll ask the questions! Do you play croquet? Alice: Why, yes, Your Majesty. Queen of…
Picnic Basket Part 3: Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Sandwich is a picnic classic… one that I love. My favorite recipe is not your typical Chicken Salad however… this recipe is lighter and fresher. And of course it’s packed with flavor. Just a word of warning to…
Adventure Race for Africa
I’ll be posting a picnic tutorial later today, but in the meantime, I wanted to let you all know about a wonderful event coming up next month. For those of you who live in Utah or want to visit on…