Last weekend my daughter decided she needed a new special blanket for her dolls. It was icy and cold outside, so I knew we weren’t going anywhere. We decided it was time she get her first sewing lesson. We pulled out our fabric box, the sewing machine, straight pins and scissors. Our first sewing lesson…
When Maggie Porter returned from San Francisco after her mother’s death, she was shocked to see how her father’s health had deteriorated, the ranch hands were on the brink of a strike and the ranch in disrepair. Maggie became determined to find out what was going on and do whatever it took to get the…
I have been loving the Quilts of Love series. I have read two books in the series recently: Wild Goose Chase Christmas and Beyond the Storm. Each book in the series uses a quilt as the centerpiece of the story line. This newest book in the series called Path of Freedom uses a special quilt…
Do you know what PLARN is? If you say no, you are in good company. Up until 4 days ago, I had never heard the word plarn. But one night I was working late and got a little sidetracked looking for ideas on how to do a crocheted rag rug and discovered some crocheted plastic…
How do you bring home the camping fun when it’s freezing outside and frost on the ground? You play Smores of course! My kids love to play card games and they love Smores. So I loved this new card game that brings home the fun, teaches them to work together and brings more laughter to…
We are one of those families that tries to pick carefully what our kids watch on TV. When we started hearing about this new-to-us A&E series called Duck Dynasty, we were a little skeptical that a series with these burly, bearded guys that talk about duck hunting could become a family favorite in our house….
Do you love to golf? Is it one of those things that seems to eat through your budget faster than you earn money? I have to admit that I am not a golfer. I have played some pretty competitive games of mini-golf, but have never tried real golf. That’s why I’m excited to bring you…
So you love to read but you just don’t have time? I’ve just found the perfect option for you. How about a book that takes you from start to finish in less than 100 pages? When you’re done with those 91 pages, you can lay the book down and be done. Or, if you’re like…
As a parent, I am always trying to teach and train my children. Whether we’re working in the kitchen, planting seeds in the flower garden or getting the house under control, there are many teachable moments. Sometimes I do great and really feel good about how I parent. But other times (many times) I feel…