What do all these plants in my garden have in common? Answer: They were all free. That’s right, they cost zero, zilch, nada. How, you might ask? Because they were all transplants from my Mother-in-Law, Kit’s garden. The hostas above…
This is it. The last day of school. Goodbye second grade. Goodbye first grade. The year has flown by at light speed. And the kids are so very sad. They have had great teachers and made wonderful friends. It…
I just can’t seem to get enough of my favorite salad. Favorite for today that is… It is a spring lettuce mix with strawberries, spicy pecans, and shaved Gorgonzola cheese. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It…
Have you ever looked around at all the wonderful free patterns available? When you are making it do, free is such a good thing. Most of the free patterns available are quick and easy. You can make a gift for…
Are you ready for summer? My kids are out of school at the end of next week. Yikes! There goes my “free” time. With finances tight… we aren’t going on any big vacations and expensive summer day camps are out. …
While working in the yard on Saturday, I met with a rather sassy visitor… who told me I was invading her space! It was a bold little hummingbird, who dive bombed me a few times, to let me know I…
We went to the park this past weekend to take some Spring pictures of the kids. Instead of hiring a professional photographer, my husband Drew took the pictures. It was a great way for us to “Make it Do” and…
I used to have a bit of an obsession with the Normandie Cafe in Holladay, Utah. I love their french onion soup, crusty french bread, and best of all their Mint Brownies. But then I learned how to make the…
Laziness may appear attractive but work gives satisfaction. -Anne Frank This morning 18 yards of what my kids affectionately call “Poo Dirt” was delivered to my driveway. It came from the Central Valley Water Conservancy. And it is the ultimate…
Giving gifts on a budget can bring out the best in your creativity. This year I have have been the hospitality chairperson for my local elementary school PTA. The job included giving birthday gifts once a month to the staff…
I use fresh herbs in recipes all year long. I have even gone out in the middle of Winter to dig through the snow for thyme or parsley. I have a small herb garden right near my kitchen, where I…
“All that I am or ever hope to be I owe to my Angel Mother.” -Abraham Lincoln I just love Abraham Lincoln. And judging by how he turned out, his mother must have been a wonderful woman. I have been…