Make it Do on Earth Day
I’ve been thinking about Earth Day over the past few days, and in doing so, I went back to the post I wrote last year on Earth Day. I was about my grandmother Maxine Morgan, really all our grandmothers, and…
Removing Crayon and Other Stubborn Marks
Thankfully my children are past the age of drawing on walls with crayons. But the other day my girls were in full art mode at my kitchen table. After they cleaned up their crayons and pencils, I was left with…
Lemonade Stand Savings
Yesterday Ben and I went to the bank and to open his very own savings account. In went the money he has earned by taking care of our neighbor’s cats while they are on vacation, lemonade stand earnings, and birthday…
Quilt’s at Moyle Park
My mom, Leslie and her friend Norma are launching a website for their quilt pattern company, Remember When Pattern Co. This weekend my husband and I took some of their quilts out to photograph them for the site. We took…
Mmmm, mmm… Time for Pie
Yes, I am still alive. Cleaning might have done me in! But I’m back… and I’ve got pie with me. Last week one of my dearest friends had a new, sweet little baby boy. And yesterday I made her dinner…
A Cleaning Post Is In Order
Actually, cleaning is in order. My house needs it. Bad. After a couple of weeks of less than stellar health… I’m feeling a little overwhelmed by all that needs to be done. I can’t leap over my laundry pile. I…
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…
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…
You Never Know
I guess you never know what your day will hold when you wake up on a Wednesday morning. Last Wednesday started for me with the hope that I was finally rounding the corner on my flu-like symptoms. Little did I…
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…