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…
It’s almost time for summer picnics and barbecues out in the backyard. That means that now is the time to get all the picnic supplies ready. This year I decided that I want to use cloth picnic napkins and I wanted to make them myself. I orderd some gingham cotton fabric, pulled out my sewing…
Are you a person who reads one book at a time or do you have multiple books going at once? Currently, I have three books on my bookshelf – one fiction suspense novel, one motivational book and one book to help me learn something new. Each of these three books serves a purpose to entertain,…
Have you seen the new Cricut Mug Press that lets you create personal, dishwasher safe designs on coffee mugs? This Cricut product is super fun and makes it easy for an amateur crafter like me to design custom gifts with ease. This weekend I decided to make up a few fun surprise gifts to take…