New School Bags
My girls needed new school bags this year and since I’m sooo on top of things, I started thinking about them in early summer. I fiddled with some designs on paper wanting to make a new pattern, but thanks to…
Arm & Hammer Essentials Fabric Softener Sheets and $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!
Laundry is something I think a lot about. It’s hard not to when you have three kids and an active husband. I want laundry products that are effective and healthy for my family and the environment. BUT, they also need…
Back to School Traditions
It’s the same every year. My girls can hardly wait for school to start. They get a bit nervous, yes, but mostly the start of school is a fun time. They love new clothes. They love shiny new pencils and…
How to Sew a Toothpaste Carrier
I’ve been using Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Toothpaste for well over a month now and am very happy with the results. I like the more natural flavor and the smooth clean teeth feeling it leaves after brushing.…
Perfect Pie Crust Tutorial on Tasty Kitchen
I am guest posting today on Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen Blog. Several weeks ago, my mom joined me in the kitchen for a day of making pies. At the end of the day we had fresh peach pies and a…
To live content…
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study…
Tips To Keep Your Kids Teeth Healthy
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School Clothes Round Up and Gift Card Winner
It’s more than time for me to get sewing for school. I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some “hand me down patterns” from a good friend. I’ll be making both the dress and top from Sandi Henderson’s…
Fresh Peach Pie Revisited
I’ve shared this recipe before, but this pie so wonderful and since peaches are starting to come on, I just had to share it again. Mom’s Fresh Peach Pie 1 cup Water 1 cup Sugar 4 heaping Tbsp. Corn…
Messy Toothpaste and a $25 Gift Card Giveaway
Today as part of the Arm & Hammer Switch & Save Challenge, I’m aiming to tackle my biggest bathroom pet peeves. I’ll give you a hint, it has to do with toothpaste. My kids started brushing their teeth on their…
Healthy Sweet Potato Fries
There’s a wonderful restaurant not too far from where I live called Rumbi Island Grill. I love their Voodoo Salad, but what I really crave when I go there is Sweet Potato Fries. They come piping hot in a large…
Bits and Pieces
Don’t you just love laying out your quilt blocks to see the progress? It also helps me to see what my quilt needs as far as color and pattern. I’ll finish this quilt in bits and pieces. I love setting…