The Kid’s New Project
Look what came in the mail a few days ago. It’s Lily and Emma’s birthday present. Yes, they are creepy. Yes, they are crawly. And furry. They already have names like Bob, Lunchmouth and Mr. Fuzz (though I don’t think…
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Recovery Inspiration
When you have time to lay about, you start to notice the little things that need doing or at least the things I’d like to do. My kitchen curtains for instance, I’ve wanted to make a new valance for a…
Under the Weather
I’m down with what I think is the flu today. So the best laid plans… they’ve gone awry. Instead I thought I’d share this little lovely quilt. Have you seen the book The Quilts of Gee’s Bend: Masterpieces from a…
Spring- Planting Peas
No frozen, canned, or even fresh pea from a grocery store ever tasted as good as one picked right from your garden. This morning I was able to get out into my garden and plant peas. The traditional day for…
Make Ahead Muffins
There’s nothing quite so good as freshly made muffins in the morning. But most mornings are too hectic to make muffins from scratch. Cold cereal anyone? Not if you have bran muffin batter waiting for you in the refrigerator. Spoon…
Spring is Here!
Saturday was the first day of Spring. And if to say Mother Nature meant business, yesterday was the warmest day of the year so far. Even though a little snow is due tonight, I’m not daunted. Winter has lost all…
Sneaky Cereal Fun
My kids love Honey Nut Cheerios. I don’t. Have you ever read the label? Honey Nut Cheerios is chuck full of of sugar. It only has slightly less sugar than Honeycombs, Lucky Charms or Golden Grahams- all cereals I would…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
When after the Winter alarmin’, The Spring steps in so charmin’, So fresh and arch In the middle of March, Wid her hand St. Patrick’s arm on… ~Alfred Percival Graves Go mbeannai Dia duit Here’s to my favorite lad with…
First Sewing Class
Yesterday was my first sewing lesson for our after school clubs at our local elementary school. Since my class is mostly 1st and 2nd grade students, my thought was to keep it simple. I decided to teach one type stitch…
St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Looking for a bit of St. Paddy’s day fun with the kids? We’re going to be watching this old classic. Do you remember it? It’s Darby O’Gill and the Little People. And it was one of my favorites as a…
Thoughts on Blogging
I didn’t get my project done for my post today. I guess you could say my life got in the way…. So instead I thought I would write about what’s on my mind. The other day I heard someone talking…
Salad for Dinner
Lately, instead of wanting beef stew or shepherd’s pie, I’ve been craving lighter foods like strawberries, grilled fish or chicken, asparagus… Does that mean Spring is on it’s way? Please say it’s so. Last night’s dinner fit that bill perfectly. …