I love creating unique, personal gifts but don’t have all day to work on each project. I love how simple it is to create infusible ink coasters. If you are looking for creative gift ideas to help celebrate a special achievement or a fun event, customized infusible ink coasters may be just the thing you…
Summertime! It’s time for no school and fun summer days. Whether you want to give your kids a fun way to enjoy backyard summer fun without spending a ton of money or just looking for a little reminder of how to get out and have some fun in the backyard pool, here are some ideas…
Hobbies and Collections don’t really have a rhyme or reason. One day, you just wake up and realize that you have a new fascination. That’s me with directional mileage sign. A few years ago, I took a picture of one and then another. Now I’m always on the lookout for these signs. I love the…
We have an outdoor swing that we inherited a few years ago from my Grandma. It is a super comfortable swing but it needs new cushions and a little clean up to get it ready for a new summer season. Recently I ordered some waterproof outdoor canvas fabric so I can make some easy no-sew…
I love creating salves and jellies using things I grow in my own yard. Today I’m sharing 2 great salves using rose petals, mint leaves and pansies. For these two salves, I’m using almond oil, beeswax and shea butter but you can use any mix of basic salve ingredients that you have on hand. Do…
One of my favorite desserts growing up was Grandmother Glen’s Chocolate Chip Cake. This ooey, gooey, chocolate cake has been a staple at our Christmas gatherings for many years. This past week, I decided it was time to bring out Grandmother’s recipe card and create this for the family. If you love chocolate, then this…
Do you and your kids love creating art? Whether you are an accomplished crafter and artist or a beginner who just wants to dabble with your kids, there’s nothing more fun than making memories and messes with your kids. For every occasion, there is an art box subscription to help make each summer day one…
Last season I tried to grow potatoes in my garden the traditional way. I planted them in the ground, covered them up a couple times over the summer months and waited. It was a complete failure. I ended up with 5-6 small pebble sized potatoes. This year I decided to try something different. I am…
What makes fishing so special? Why do fisherman get excited to haul out the rod and reel, a bucket of worms or their special baits only to get just a few nibbles? It really doesn’t matter to some people if they catch a mess of fish or just a few to throw back in the…