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…
There may be snow, ice, sleet or rain coming down outside, but in my head, I’m already planning for warmer weather and possible spring break trips. Whether you are dreaming of white sandy beaches, time in the mountains, or a road trip through some new states now is the time to start planning. Here are…
I love the quote by Audrey Hepburn that says “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”. Every time I plant seeds, I think of the act of faith and hope that is required. It’s often impossible to imagine that something so tiny as a seed can produce massive amounts of beautiful flowers or…
Did you know you can find some pretty cool things at the Dollar Tree to turn into expensive-looking Farmhouse style pieces? And if you have a Cricut machine, then what are you waiting for!! If you love the Rae Dunn look but prefer Dollar Tree prices, then this simple project is what you are looking…
Are you tired of buying huge bags of cotton balls or makeup remover pads that you use once and then toss in the trash? If you are ready to step up your game and create a bit less trash each day, then you might be ready to make your own homemade make-up remover pads. These…