I love drinking cranberry juice but hate paying full price for store-bought juice that has extra sugar. I have made homemade cranberry juice in the past by extracting the juice and then canning it but I wanted to try to can it a little easier way. You simply add the cranberries, sugar, and water and…
Our family has traveled thousands of miles in our minivan, so we know a thing or two about being prepared for emergencies on the road. We have had relatively good luck, but we still ensure that anytime we leave the house we have a few basic things in the back just in case of emergency….
For years we have used a special tablecloth to decorate our kitchen table for birthdays. But recently, I decided to create a birthday placemat with infusible ink and a sublimation pillowcase. I had no official design planned but decided to just create a free-style birthday design on the front side. This is a fun way…
It may be the first week of January, but I’m already actively planning for spring gardening! There are lots of things I can do right now to keep my hands occupied, my brain dreaming and get things ready for planting season. Here are 6 things I’m doing right NOW so I’ll be ready when it’s…
Being organized and living a clutter-free life is not something that comes naturally to most of us. We know that if we have less mess, then we will probably experience less stress. It is sometimes difficult to do the work to get organized and reduce the stuff that we hold on to. If you are…
I love having flowers growing indoors all winter long. In years past, I’ve had pansies growing all through January and February in my unheated greenhouse, but this year, I am trying something new. My mom and mother-in-law had the same idea for Christmas. They gave me paperwhites and amaryllis bulbs to plant and enjoy for…
Have you ever thought about the seasons of life? Kids love to collect things like marbles, rocks, stamps, or favorite movie memorabilia. As you grow older, you might find that you are collecting baseball hats, vintage glassware, or sets of dishes. Eventually, though, you may outgrow your collections or decide that you are tired of…
Recently we had the opportunity to host an exchange student from Japan for ten days and we absolutely loved it! It was a great time getting to know her and sharing our two cultures. If you have been curious about what to do while hosting an exchange student, I have some great ideas. Are you…