Plain and Simple
I have been reading the book Plain and Simple: A Woman’s Journey to the Amish. So even though I am only about half way through, I wanted to share a few of the bits of wisdom from the book. It…
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Celebrating 101 Days
I was working on my post yesterday when it hit me, it was my 100th post. Holy cow! Didn’t that call for a celebration or something? The trouble was I wasn’t feeling very creative yesterday, I was hot and…
Le Creuset
I love Le Creuset pans. A lot. I just received this wonderful pan as a birthday present. I love the color and the size (11 3/4 inch.) I love how heavy it is and it’s handles and pour spouts. It…
Wedding Mason Jar Lanterns
I spent today with my Mom, sister Brooke, and Marcie, my sister-in-law and and Jen, sister-in-law-to-be. Can I just say I love those women. We were busy with plans and decorations for the upcoming wedding of Josh (my brother) and…
Harvest Vegetable Quiche
Do you have zucchini’s coming out of your ears, like me? Are you wondering what ever possessed you to plant it? Do you think zucchini might just be the key to solving the world’s hunger problems? When you plant zucchini,…
Adventure in a Box
It’s an old joke that children have more fun with the box their gift came in, than with the gift itself. I can vouch for that! My children have always had a thing for cardboard boxes. Apple boxes became cars…
Three Little Birds Bag
I received this wonderful bag as a gift from my Mom this past weekend. She created it using upholstery fabrics she bought on sale at Hancock Fabrics and wool fabrics she has collected over many years. She is always on…
A Few Highlights from our Vacation
We just got home from our vacation and I must say I am sad to see it end. It was so beautiful it took my breath away. Here are a few highlights from our trip. Emma loves horses and…
Rocky Mountain High
Well friends, I’m headed for the Grand Tetons. And I can’t get that John Denver song out of my head… “Coming home to a place he’d never been before…” I’ve gone to the Tetons on vacation almost every year of…
Use it Up- A Few Ideas for Storing Food
What does a Sharpie Pen have to do with food? As I have been making an effort to waste less, the Sharpie Pen has become an essential tool in my kitchen. I keep the Sharpies by my refrigerator in the…
Good Old Fashioned Boredom Busters
Are your kids getting bored this Summer? Here’s a few ideas that are so old they might just seem fresh and new. Old fashioned games are usually inexpensive… perfect for “Make it Do.” And they take me back to my…
Lavender Eye Pillows
I have so much lavender in my garden, and I love finding ways to use it. Making a lavender eye pillow is a perfect fast project… and they make a wonderful homemade gift for friends. You’ll also want one or…