A Party for Little Cooks
I love to throw birthday parties. I think my heart will break when my kids get too old for them. The best kind of party is a homemade party… which means making invitations, decorations and party favors. One of my…
My Favorite Salad
I just can’t seem to get enough of my favorite salad. Favorite for today that is… It is a spring lettuce mix with strawberries, spicy pecans, and shaved Gorgonzola cheese. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It…
Scraps for a Book Cover
Do you remember the skirts I made for Lily and Emma out of scraps? After they were done, I still had leftover fabric. I couldn’t just let it go to waste. I found the perfect way to use them when…
Making Something Wonderful… Priceless
Have you ever looked around at all the wonderful free patterns available? When you are making it do, free is such a good thing. Most of the free patterns available are quick and easy. You can make a gift for…
Summer is for Reading…
Are you ready for summer? My kids are out of school at the end of next week. Yikes! There goes my “free” time. With finances tight… we aren’t going on any big vacations and expensive summer day camps are out. …
Attracting Hummingbirds…
While working in the yard on Saturday, I met with a rather sassy visitor… who told me I was invading her space! It was a bold little hummingbird, who dive bombed me a few times, to let me know I…
Brer Rabbit and the Briar Patch
We went to the park this past weekend to take some Spring pictures of the kids. Instead of hiring a professional photographer, my husband Drew took the pictures. It was a great way for us to “Make it Do” and…
Famous Mint Brownies
I used to have a bit of an obsession with the Normandie Cafe in Holladay, Utah. I love their french onion soup, crusty french bread, and best of all their Mint Brownies. But then I learned how to make the…
A Hard Day's Work
Laziness may appear attractive but work gives satisfaction. -Anne Frank This morning 18 yards of what my kids affectionately call “Poo Dirt” was delivered to my driveway. It came from the Central Valley Water Conservancy. And it is the ultimate…
Every Kid Needs a Hoodie
Hoodie towels are a tradition in my family that goes back to my childhood. I still remember getting out of the bath and wrapping up in my warm hoodie. Every new baby in our family gets one. I received a…
Mighty 20 Mule Team Borax
In my quest for earth-friendly and inexpensive cleaning supplies I have found another favorite product… 20 Mule Team Borax. I might be tempted to like it just for it’s name. It really sounds like it “pulls it’s weight” in the…
Nothing Bundt a Great Gift Idea
Giving gifts on a budget can bring out the best in your creativity. This year I have have been the hospitality chairperson for my local elementary school PTA. The job included giving birthday gifts once a month to the staff…