I am using my long weekend to catch up with the yardwork and home upkeep stuff. Have you noticed that when you start a project all of a sudden you find a bunch of other ‘stuff’ that needs attention? Like the fence in the upper yard that is now sagging and will need to be …
When I have a quote or Bible verse that is meaningful to me I write it on an index card and keep it where I will see it regularly. Way back when the kids were younger and at home I would tape encouraging quotes and verses to the bathroom mirrors and also inside the medicine …
My favorite part of any celebration is spending time with family and friends. The eating lots of food part is also much appreciated. For me, the sharing of the event with others is the most special celebration of all. Whether it is the three of us or our extended family and friends getting together it …
Are your planners ready for the New Year? I have always used a planner, so much so that when the kids were young they would refer to my planner as my “brain” book. Over the years my planning has changed. I no longer need to track piano lessons and multiple dental, doctor appointments, it is …
Holiday baking has been a long time tradition for me. It gave me a chance to share something that I loved doing and it was the perfect gift for families to share. Years ago with three kids at home there were so many folks that we wanted to give to at Christmas their teachers, friends, …
We are not into the usual traditional Thanksgiving celebrations. None of us care much for turkey and if we do have it we only like the white meat. Though back when the kids were all home I did roast a full turkey, now if we have turkey I just need to bake a turkey breast. …
This year I ventured out into purchasing gift certificates on-line. I am not an on-line shopper so, for me, this is really different. Now I need a way to “package’ them for gifting. These envelopes work perfectly, are quick to make and I can upcycle stuff from my scrap pile to decorate them. Are you …
There are works whether books, music or paintings that capture my emotions in a special way. Their impression stays with me, prompts me to stop and think of what I am seeing or hearing. They motivate me to pursue my own projects. There is a CD that I love to listen to on auto repeat …
It is so nice to have cooler weather and overcast mornings. We do not see much of a change in seasons so even these small changes are welcomed. Fall and winter are my favorite seasons. It is a time for cozy clothes, soups, and sometimes we get a bit of rain. We have a few …
Though zucchini is technically a fruit, at our house the fact of it being green makes us classify it as a veggie. So, when the non-green eater states that she is craving zucchini bread and she even selects them it is time to get baking. I know it is not as healthy this way, but …
