Just a few things…

Remember this Zig Zag Pillow tutorial? I got a lovely surprise this week when: Number nine, Number nine (name that song…) I wanted to take a moment to thank Kari at Ucreate and her readers for this sending a little…

Remember this Zig Zag Pillow tutorial? I got a lovely surprise this week when: Number nine, Number nine (name that song…) I wanted to take a moment to thank Kari at Ucreate and her readers for this sending a little…

It’s the New Year and that means I’ve been thinking about my one little word. Two years ago, I was inspired by Ali Edwards to choose “One Little Word” for the New Year instead of writing a long list of…

Yesterday, I got a “Get out and Vote” email from a neighbor that simply astounded me. The United States is 234 years old. Women in the United States have had the right to vote for 90 of those years. What!? …

The more I sew… the less I write. And my sewing machine has been in a frenzy of activity lately. Hopefully in a few days, I’ll have some photos to share. But in the meantime, you’ll have to put up…

I’m a little late to the party when the month is already 6 days old. But that’s how things are rolling around here. I’ve been feeling a little out of it lately. Since it’s been so warm, it’s hardly felt…

It’s the first full day of autumn today and life is so busy around our home. This time of year means lots of soccer games, lessons and activities, and plenty of homework. Aren’t those raspberries a lovely sight? The fall…

I’m on my way to the State Fair today with the 3rd Grade. I know it will be a day filled with cows, pigs and sheep. And counting 3rd graders. So in lieu of a post, here’s a quote that’s…

The last few days, the temperatures have been in the 70’s. Our air conditioner has been turned off. Our windows are open. Sleeping at night with the crisp air is heaven on earth. My friend and walking partner has been…

“You pile up enough tomorrows, and you’ll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to make today worth remembering.” -Harold Hill from the Music Man …………………………………………………………. This…

I can’t help myself. I love to say the word mulligrubs… even if I don’t ever want to have them. Do you know what the mulligrubs are? Let me give you a hint. With cherries in season where I live……

Welcome summer. I’m glad you’re here on this lovely day. The flowers in my back garden know it’s summer. June has got to be one of the loveliest months of the year. My roses are breathtaking right now. My Peace…

The summer holiday is right around the corner. Friday is the last day of school. This year I’m meeting it with excitement and not just a little trepidation. Summer means camping trips, picnics, and swimming at the pool. But it…