Just Thinking
Creative Alternatives to Chocolate Therapy When You’re Feeling Stressed
Recently I volunteered as chaperone for my son’s robotics team when they travelled to Louisville, Kentucky for the Vex World Championship. Go Moosen! I’m not
garden
Recipes
One Surprisingly Sweet Way To Serve Zucchini For Dessert
If it wasn’t so tasty, it would be a weed. I’ve rarely met a gardener who grows zucchini who doesn’t have an over-abundance to share.
Recipes
An Exclusive Look at 6 Cache Valley Food Stops You’ll Love
In July, Milly and I were invited to join the Utah Food Bloggers for a tour of some of our host’s favorite food stops in Cache
Just Thinking
5 Ways to Combat Cabin Fever This Winter
When I was growing up in the wild winter wonderland that is Wyoming, cabin fever was something you came to expect about this time of
Just Thinking
Of Boys, Dirt and Ducks – A Garden Tale
Gardening may be one of the most romanticized hard-labor activities in literature. There truly is something enchanting in the alchemy that combines soil and water and
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
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
Recipes
Why I love Salad In A Jar – A Pinterest Story
A few years ago I stumbled across a pin on Pinterest that seemed just too good to be true. I read Paula Rhodes’ suggestions at
Recipes
Jalapeno Pepper Freezer Jelly Fresh From Your Garden
We filled the top tier of our garden tower planter with peppers this year. The jalapenos and serranos were sweet and mild, and extremely abundant. I usually
DIY
This Is What Happens When I Ask For a Raised Garden Bed
One of my very favorite things about my husband is his ability to build things. He doesn’t just build them, he takes my little ideas
Random Thursday: Breathe Deeply
There’s something so comforting in the scent of lilacs – a subtle assurance that winter has passed and the world is coming back to life.
Just Thinking
Random Thursday – Garden Guests
Yeah, I know it’s Tuesday. That makes this Random Thursday post even more special. And random. As promised, even if it did take a bit