Baby Isaac’s Car Seat Cover

Our family was blessed with a new baby nephew this past November.  He is the sweetest thing, you just want to kiss his chubby little cheeks.  But being a bad (or busy) Auntie, I am just getting around to finishing…

D’s Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup

This month I am trying to hard to loose weight and get in shape.  (Ask me how it’s going in a week or two, when I hopefully won’t need Advil for my sore muscles anymore.)  Yep, I’m exercising…  and trying…

A Clean Refrigerator

After a few months of being way too busy, my refrigerator was downright scary.  I definitely had few science experiments tucked in the back!  I could hardly wait to have some time to dig in and get it cleaned out.…

The Holidays go out with a Bang

The last official day of our holiday was Sunday.  We had so much fun, it was hard to see it come to end.  We played games, saw movies, went snowshoeing and owling (no owls, but it was still wonderful), and…

Waste Not: Ham Bone and Beans

“Waste Not, Want Not” That is what ham bone and beans is all about. I love recipes that have a “make it do” quality… when the results are delicious.  Ham Bone and Beans is one of those recipes.  I love…

Welcome 2010

The girls and I are making Pinecone Elves today… They seem like a sweet way to welcome in the New Year.  And thank heaven for a day with nothing to do but what we want.  Happy New Year and Welcome…

Easy New Year’s Treats

Here are two treats that are so quick and easy you are going to love making them for your New Year’s Celebration… or game night or any other party.  They are also so yummy your family and guests will love…

My One Little Word

Last year I was inspired by Ali Edwards to choose One Little Word for 2009. My word was “Do.” I chose the word by instinct more than anything else.  But it somehow felt like the right word. The time was…

Croissant Bread Pudding

Grazing.  That’s what I would call it.  Rarely is our home filled with so many delicious… mostly high calorie, delectable foods.  And I have been eating little bites here and there round the clock since Christmas.  I figure my New…

Merry Christmas to all…

What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.”…

Tea Towel Apron from Skip to My Lou

I am happy to welcome the very talented Cindy from Skip to My Lou as a guest contributor.  I love dropping by her site for inspiration. Today she is sharing her easy, stylish Tea Towel Apron.  This is definitely a…