Some people have a natural talent for decorating. My friend Leslie is one of those people. Everything she touches becomes the most inviting area. I’ve seen her turn things from the dollar stores into something that looks like it came right off a home decorating design show. My mom is another one of those people….
Last week, I sent out my last two Christmas cards. Yes, that’s right. I mailed Christmas cards the last week of February. Why? Because I completely forgot to mail them in December and they already had a stamp on them. I didn’t want to waste the stamp and I still wanted to send seasons greetings…
Each year I can a few more vegetables, make more jellies, and preserve more from my garden. There’s nothing quite as tasty during the cold months of winter as homemade jelly, salsa, or green beans from the garden. But before the first seed gets planted in the garden, I need to take an inventory of…
Are you looking for a weekend adventure here in the Bluegrass State? Think Kentucky local when you start planning your next adventure because you are in for some of the most amazing opportunties to make memories just a few miles from your hometown! Here is the ultimate list of Kentucky Vacation Ideas! If your favorite…
One of the most loved hymns of all time is Blessed Assurance: “This is my story. This is my song. Praising my Savior, all the day long.” I decided to add these phrases to an aluminum water tumbler just in time for a gift for someone special. You all know how much I love my…
My Grandma made many afghans in her lifetime. She always had a stash of yarn and a new afghan in process. Many years ago, she taught me how to crochet and my love for this hobby has lasted. I’ve made several afghans in the past years, untangled more knots than I can count, and chased…
Are you in a reading rut and need something new to read? I’ve been reading alot the last few years and have some great suggestions to help you find new books plus a few titles that are on my TBR (to be read) list! Wherever you are in life, books are a great option to…
I’ve been collecting old blue jeans for several years so I can create a denim quilt but that is a big project that takes a long time. Recently I decided to do a much smaller project with some of my denim scraps – a scrap denim potholder for my kitchen. I gathered several pieces of…