The Collection Begins December 9, 2014 Our Santa collection began the first year we were married. When Dave and I were in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Adak,…
Aunt Hen’s Persimmon Roll
November 30, 2014 Growing up in southern Indiana, I remember making my Great Aunt Henrietta’s persimmon roll recipe. We knew where persimmon trees grew along the edge of…
The Elf On The Shelf
November 28, 2014 The Elf on the Shelf book and doll caught my attention in a little shop, when Dave and I were vacationing in Beaufort, N.C. a few…
Thanksgiving Menu 2014
November 23, 2014 This is the menu, which my family has requested this year. We always have a vegetable tray and ranch dip for every occasion. This year I…
DIY Painted Pumpkins and Gourds for Your Thanksgiving Tablescape
November 12, 2014 Painted Pumpkins White-painted pumpkins and gourds to create a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape is my plan. Shopping the sales after Halloween, I picked up these artificial…
Save and Dry Your Pumpkin Stems
November 10, 2014 After Halloween this year, the Jack-O-Lanterns we carved, were put in the compost pile behind our home, but first, Dave cut the stems off the…
Backward Day – Cupcakes for Dinner and Burgers for Dessert
October 26, 2014 Each week on certain days throughout the school year, I pick up my grandkids, Sophie and Aidan after school. On the way to my house,…
Subtle Halloween Decor You’ll Love to Copy
October 22, 2014 Every year, the Halloween decorations are pulled out in anticipation of Halloween night and all the trick-or-treaters. There are touches of subtle Halloween decor…
Kid’s Cute Halloween Costume Ideas You’ll Love
October 15, 2014 50’s Poodle Skirt Costume Each year, just about this time, my grandkids and I begin to think of Halloween costume ideas. When Sophie was…
Preserving Basil Leaves The Easy Way
October 13, 2014 Another post on Pinterest today, caught my attention, ‘Preserving Basil Leaves’. I checked out the blog, Redheadcandecorate.com. The process seemed simple enough. Since the basil in…
