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Silver Lime Giveaway!

When lemons meet limes wonderful things can happen…. like the chance to: Enter to Win a $40 Gift Certificate to Silver Lime Jewelry. Let me tell you a little about Silver Lime. Silver Lime jewelry is all about wearing your…

Heavenly Blueberries Muffins

Is it just me, or are blueberries especially delicious this year? I can’t get enough of them. One of my favorite ways to eat blueberries… other than straight from the bowl on the kitchen counter… is Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins.…

Your Garden May Need a Few Volunteers

What do these flowers in my garden have in common? Answer:  They all came from hardy volunteers.  By that I mean, they reseeded from another plant in my garden. That plant either spread in the same area, or sent it’s…

Bear Hunt Tradition

Are you looking for a special activity to do with your kids or grandkids? My husband’s family has a tradition that is pure delight. When the kids in the family are around the age of 6 or 7, Mamaw and…

Another Peek

The picnic quilt top is finished… without any effort on my part, I might add. You see, it was at my mom’s home… And my sisters and I know, any quilting or sewing project left at my mom’s accidentally or…

Oh yah, it’s time for Baked Beans, baby

The 4th of July means many delicious foods… and right near the top of my list is baked beans. Are baked beans an American thing?  Probably not… I know I ate some sort of baked beans with my breakfast several…

4th of July Headband Crown

What better way to dress up for the 4th of July than with a little sparkly headband crown? Make one for your little girls… or let them decorate their own… either way this a quick and easy project. To complete…

“Babushka” Tutorial

Emma and Lily have worn their babushkas everyday since I made them last week.  They are fun and practical… and apparently quite comfortable… since they won’t take them off. Here’s how to make one (or 2 or 3):  This tutorial…

Is it a Babushka?

Update:  I’ll be posting the Babushka Tutorial late Monday afternoon for those who are interested.  I’m off to Cub Scout Camp at the crack of dawn this morning… and will be putting up the tutorial when I get home.  Wish…

Our favorite way to eat Crepes…

The boys went out to shoot trap with their buddies last night. Since it was just us girls hanging out at home, I made a special dessert that the three of us love. Crepes are one of our favorite treats,…

Checkers Picnic Quilt in Progress

Last week I continued quilting lessons with my mom by working on a new checker board quilt.  We wanted to make a picnic quilt that was whimsical and easy. The idea of a checker board just seemed too fun. But…