One of the best parts of travel is the opportunity to try local foods and restaurants. When we arrive in a new city, the first thing we ask the hotel desk is where they like to eat since we don’t want to eat at chain restaurants when we are visiting a new area. But this…
Stop real quick and think about the last time you stayed at a hotel. Was it a good experience? Did you sleep well? Was there anything special about your stay? Now that vacation planning is starting to happen again, here are some questions to ask about your next hotel to make sure you have the…
Have you ever made homemade cards? I have an aunt who makes amazing creations with paper, stamps, ink and creativity. Her cards are works of art. There’s just something special about getting or receiving a homemade personal card, but I’ve never really explored cardmaking. If you are interested in learning to make cards with stamps,…
Our family loves canned pineapple for an easy lunch or late night snack but at $1.00 each that can start to add up. So when I see whole fresh pineapples on sale at the grocery store, I like to can my own. This past week my local Kroger had the the lowest price I have…
I’m definitely ready for spring and warm weather. Every day I look for ways to push back winter and get a little closer to gardening season. This past week, I decided to plant some more seeds and work on growing new plants for the gardens. I focused on select wildflower varieties that recommend starting indoors…
Do you keep a garden journal? Do you record what you plant and keep track of the progress? I have to admit that most of the time I simply scribble a rough image of my garden, toss the empty seed packs in a ziploc bag and then hope for the best. But this year, I…
Can you believe it’s almost April? This year is flying by! I have finished three books this year and am working on several more. Many people I know follow a pattern and try to keep three books on their current reading list – one book just for fun, one book to make you think and…
Are you ready to take your crafting and DIY gifts to the next level? Cricut recently released a brand new Mug Press that lets you print your design using Infusible Ink materials and create dishwasher safe mugs that make perfect gifts for friends and family. Whether you are a pro Cricut crafter or a beginner…
With the first days of Spring, gardening in the unheated greenhouse is starting to change. I’m starting to switch my thinking from how to just keep my plants alive to how can I help them grow and thrive. This experiment I started back in October has brought me great joy all winter long; now it’s…