New Mexican Chile Verde from Heaven
My dad is the man in the kitchen. This recipe is his creation and it’s so darn good I’ve eaten it for leftovers for the last three days. Now that I’ve licked the bowl clean, I’m thinking of making another…
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Felt Slipper Pattern
Several people have asked about the pattern for our favorite felted slippers that my mother-in-law, Kit, makes for us. I’ve done a bit of checking and they are a Fiber Trend Pattern called Felt Clogs. She uses one pattern for…
Christmas Cards Hanging on the Line
I’ve been looking for a way to display all the Christmas cards we receive each year. In years past they’ve been lined up along the back of my entry table…. and looked a real mess. I’ve seen a few solutions…
Double Delicious Oreo Dippers
Are you looking for a sweet and easy treat for giving (or eating) this season? Here’s a fun idea for you that comes from my lovely sister-in-law Jen: Yes, I know. They are store bought cookies. But they aren’t going…
One Gift- Three Ways
Several people commented or emailed asking for ideas on how I package the Stove Top Potpourri to give as a gift. Here’s a few ideas: A decorative Chinese takeout box makes a perfect container for giving stove top potpourri. The…
Spread Christmas Cheer: Jelly Jar Labels
Every year the grapes we pick at Mamaw’s in October are put up into jelly to give as Christmas gifts. I love to give a small jar of jelly with a loaf of homemade bread. In a season deluged with…
Thanksgiving Recipes: Favorite Green Beans
Green Beans Crimini Mushrooms Bacon Shallots Perfection I love Thanksgiving more than words. Many years, this year included, we are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our home. I’ve hosted Thanksgiving dinner enough times to learn a trick or two. It’s been…
Laundry Tip for Stains
I love a good laundry tip. My mom is kind of like my queen of clean. Whenever I’m stumped for how to clean something, I give her a call. She LOVES to clean and she loves laundry. She really loves…
Advent Calendar Pattern Now Available
First, I want to thank you all for the overwhelming encouragement to create this advent calendar pattern. I am so happy to say it is finished! Sewing the Advent Calendar was an absolute joy and it’s even been tested by…
Something Fun
This year’s Reflection Contest Theme was “Together We Can…” After lots of ideas and discussion, my daughter Lily had an idea. She wanted to paint a picture of Rose the Riveter. We have the classic poster of Rosie in our…
Carving Pumpkins
Growing up, my family always carved pumpkins with triangle eyes and nose. They were quick, simple and very predicable. I like to think they had a classic charm. But then I married my husband and found out that pumpkin carving…
Little Monster Party
We’ve been invited to a Monster Party. The invitation came with this darling Little Monsters Cookbook and a request that we choose a ghoulie dish to bring to the party. All the recipes are designed for “Little Monsters” to make.…