Just Thinking
The Spiral Jetty – Places to See
The world is such a beautiful place! Some lucky people explore as many nooks and crannies as they can – soaking up cultures and languages
Just Thinking
Making Memorial Day a Family Affair
Since the Decoration Days of the 1860s, Memorial Day in the United States has evolved from a day to honor those who fell in the
Recipes
How To Make Stunning Red, White and Blue Berry Cups
Looking for a delightful addition to summer picnics and barbecues? This variation on an old family favorite is both pretty and delicious. Light and refreshing
DIY
Liberty Embroidery Pattern
For our second Kickoff to Summer project I’m sharing one of my favorite embroidery patterns. One of the things I love about this pattern is that it’s
Recipes
Edible Centerpiece For Your Patio Table
I’m beginning the week with one of my favorite summer family traditions, an edible centerpiece planter for the patio table. It’s easy and inexpensive, and
DIY
The Librarian’s Daughter – A Mother’s Day Tale
Once upon a time with just an apple and a book to keep her company, a young girl rode Babe the horse to a quiet spot
Just Thinking
Of Bumble Bees, Apple Blossoms and Emily Dickenson
One recent evening I found myself out underneath our apple tree, and was fortunate to capture a photograph of this delightful little visitor to our
DIY
How to Make a Keepsake Gift Tin in 3 Easy Steps
When it comes to gifts, presentation is everything. Wrapping paper will do in a pinch, I suppose. But if you’re looking for a presentation idea
DIY
Yo Yo Clothespin Magnets – for Teacher Appreciation
It’s spring outside, and two of my favorite appreciation celebrations are right around the corner. Carrie from A Mother’s Shadow and I teamed up to
Just Thinking
4 Tree Pruning Principles You Need to Know for Better Goals
Once upon a time our garden-smart neighbor taught my husband how to prune fruit trees. I cried the day he trimmed our overgrown orchard of four
Recipes
Asparagus Awesomeness
This week I’m continuing my celebration of spring with one of my very favorite spring vegetables, Asparagus. My husband came up with the name for
Book Club
Jane Austen – Favorite Things Giveaway
FAVORITE THINGS – JANE AUSTEN GIVEAWAY – WINNER ANNOUNCED! We decided since this was an old-school giveaway, we’d do an old-school drawing. Names were written