Nothing cools you off better than a Popsicles. And with today’s temperatures getting into the 90’s for the first time this year… we all could use a little ice cold refreshment. Popsicles are not expensive… unless you want to feed…
What do you do when those old boots start leakin’? Shed a tear and say goodbye… No way! Not when you are “Making it Do.” It would cost a pretty penny to replace these old boots! And besides new boots…
Learn to like what doesn’t cost much. Learn to like reading, conversation, music. Learn to like plain food, plain service, plain cooking. Learn to like fields, trees, brooks, hiking, rowing, climbing hills. Learn to like people, even…
Lavender is one of my favorite “Make it Do” flowers… as useful as it is pretty. This hardy, easy to grow herb that has been valued for centuries for it’s wonderful scent. I grow mostly Munstead and Hidcote varieties of…
Mr. Tucker dropped by today. We always look forward to his visits because he sells the most delicious fruits and vegetables right out of the back of his truck. I hardly recognized him, because he had a new truck. He…
Yesterday my cousin, Jessica was married. She was such a beautiful bride. And the best part is she is as sweet and kind as she is beautiful. She married a cheeky South African, Garreth who has a heart of gold.…
With Father’s Day coming up, I asked the kids what they loved best about their Dad. Without hesitation Ben said, “I love when Daddy reads to me.” Every night since Ben was a baby, Drew has read him a story. …
Wait a minute… did I just say “Make it Do” and Steak in the same sentence? Isn’t that an oxymoron? Steak is expensive… even when you are making it at home. But Dad’s love steak… it’s a Father’s Day…
I love gifts that are personal and homemade. But making a gift for my husband is always a challenge for me. Anything too cutsy is just not him. Every once in a while I hit it just right… like the…
“Honey, It’s your night for the dishes…” Hmmm, he’s not taking the bait. What do you do with a pan like this? I think I could soak it for three weeks and it would never come clean… unless… It’s baking…
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…
Last night’s dinner was Marinated Grilled Chicken, Roasted Finger Potatoes, and Roasted Asparagus with Pinenuts. It was delicious. Lucky for me we had both potatoes and asparagus left over. Just what I needed for a fast and hearty breakfast Frittata. …