I love bringing my summer flowers inside. One of my goals has been to have fresh flowers on my kitchen counter from last frost to first freeze. And I almost always accomplish that goal. I get my first cut flowers when the daffodils bloom in late February, and sometimes, zinnias and cosmos bloom till the…
About ten years ago, I started doing random interviews with my Grandma and I am so thankful for the memories I recorded with her. But I will be the first to admit that I’m not really good at the interview process. When I listen back to the recordings, I realize that I could have benefited…
Have you ever been to a produce auction? This is a great way to supplement your garden vegetables with locally-grown produce and get some bulk vegetables for winter when your own garden doesn’t produce quite enough. This past weekend, my Mom and I took an adventure out into the county and visited the local produce…
If you have a college student who is commuting to school, you may be looking for some fun gift ideas. When the kids are little, many moms find it fun to slip a note or surprise in their lunchbox or give them a fun water bottle to take to lunch. So why not continue fun…
Did you have a summer packed with travel, adventures and memories? Or did you spend the time home enjoying the lazy, hot days with family and friends? Either way, you have memories from the past few months and you want to find fun ways to save and display those memories. Here are some of our…
Most people have eaten dill pickles, bread & butter pickles or sweet pickles but have you ever tried cinnamon pickles? These beautiful pickles are a mix of crunchy sweetness, cinnamon spice and just a hint of vinegar. The combination is unusual and the taste just plain amazing! If you have cucumbers and a desire to…
Do you love the classics and want your kids to grow up loving some of these time-tested favorites? There are some books that deserve to be shared with the next generation but they may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance. So how do you instill a love for classic books with kids that are…
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of picking fresh mint each morning to add to my cup of water. I love fresh springs of mint in my ice water to sip on all throughout the day just as much as in a hot cup of water. But what do I do all winter when the…
By now you have probably sent your kids back to school with all their supplies. They’ve got new tennis shoes, a good backpack and notebooks. But did you make sure they have the other supplies that will keep them safe, comfortable, and ready for whatever the school year throws at them? Here are a few…