Have you been thinking about trying a new hobby but intimidated by the start-up cost? Today, I’m focusing on fishing! Let’s figure out how much money you’re going to need to get started on this hobby. How much does fishing cost? What supplies do you need to get out on the riverbank and start catching…
Sometimes you want to read a book, but you don’t have alot of time to devote to a new story. A novella is a perfect option for you. A no·vel·la: is defined as a short novel; a fictional prose work that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. The Quilted Heart…
Do you remember the classic family game Jenga? I have great memories of me and my brother building the classic tower of wood blocks and trying to outdo our best tower. When my kids were smaller we picked up the classic Jenga and have built many towers with them. Now there is an updated version…
A few years ago, I was feeling the winter blues and wanted to work on a project with all the colors of Spring? Spring Quilt? My daughter and I have been working for several months on a quilt using the colors of Spring. We’ve made some great progress. This past week, we were able to…
I’m really not afraid of a zombie invasion or a coming world disaster; but I think we should all be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. We need to have enough supplies put back for our family to take care of our own personal needs in case we have to be self supportive in an…
If you have kids and you love your books, then you probably have several that are showing their age. The kids may have torn, eaten, drooled, bent or otherwise loved on these little papeback books. Instead of tossing them into the trash, why not turn them into something fun? Recycling books into story puppets is…
My daughter is becoming a book worm. She has read Trixie Beldon, Oragami Yoda and now she just finished a book called Riley Mae and the Rock Shocker Trek. On any given day, if you ask her what she is reading, she will fill you in on the latest adventures of her book characters. I…
I love working in my flower gardens; watching things grow and change from one season to the next. I usually take pictures of the flowers that are in bloom and try to share some of them with you. I hope you are enjoying beauty in your yard just like I am! Flower Journal 2012 Flower…