For years, I hesitated to buy a stand mixer. I didn’t want to spend the money, and I wasn’t sure I’d use it enough to justify the investment. But last Christmas, my family surprised me with a Cuisinart stand mixer, and now I absolutely love it! It has become a staple in my kitchen, making…

It may be too cold to hike or enjoy a traditional picnic, but now is the best time to plan and squeeze in some spring hikes. I’ve got my eye on a hiking trail with a rustic bench at the end that is perfect for a spring picnic. The trail winds down a hill around…

Recently, I’ve been having a lot of fun learning to bend copper wire. It all started with crafting little Christmas trees and hearts, and I love seeing how versatile and beautiful copper can be. These copper “I Love You” sign language plant stakes are not only a creative way to show love, but they also…

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in your food or personal care products? There’s typically an ingredient list of at least a dozen items, most of which you can’t pronounce. Why do you need so many ingredients to make something simple like pancake syrup, chocolate syrup or M&M’s? If you do just a quick…

October is a month full of pecan pie, apple spice, pumpkins, and the start of chapped lip season. If you are looking for a fun way to share the fall/Halloween season with your friends and family this season, then you are going to love this combination of burlap, orange ribbon, and some amazing chapstick with…

Sometimes we find things on our road trips that are cool but ordinary. Then there are other times when we discover something quite out of the regular road trip adventure. Stumphouse Tunnel & Issaqueena Falls is one of those really cool places off the beaten path that deserve a stop. The Stumphouse Tunnel was dug…

Even though we are in one of the busiest seasons of the year, now is the time we all crave peace, joy, and meaningful time with family and friends. I thought today it would be good to share a coffee mug that reminds us of the things that we want to have evident in our…

It’s almost time for Spring to arrive and that means the opportunity to get outdoors and explore the world. Before you head out to start your adventures, make sure you have the right gear for everyone in your house. Today, I’m sharing some ideas for the men in your family. With these things covered, everyone…