Do you do cookie swaps?
I am so excited!! I am participating in my first cookie swap in about 15 years. I guess my kids are finally at the age that I can lol So, I googled and pinterested my little heart out and rested…
Community & Events
All the fun from iNSD, DSD, birthday bashes, and forum happenings. Find event recaps, announcements, and behind-the-scenes peeks at what’s going on in the community.
Do You Start Over?
Last week, I shared with all of you how I was prepping for DYD. I had already started working on some foundation pages, I even shared them on the title card for my blog post. Following that post, though…my creativity…
A Thankful Mind
We a celebrating Thanksgiving today here in the States, so I just wanted to drop in and wish everyone a happy, healthy and grateful day! Even if it is not Thanksgiving in your area, you can still celebrate with us…
Thank a Veteran!
Veteran’s Day is observed Friday, November 10th and I look forward to it for a variety of reasons. There are many in my family that have served- – – – but I have 1 in particular that I favor –…
Thank a Veteran!
Veteran’s Day is observed Friday, November 10th and I look forward to it for a variety of reasons. There are many in my family that have served- – – – but I have 1 in particular that I favor –…
Do you go Apple Picking?
Apple picking is a cherished rite of fall, a family outing that is wholesome and fun, a look into a simpler time when people weren’t so disconnected from where their food came from. If you have places to pick apples…
Cake In A Mug Recipe
I’ve always been a big fan of easy and quick meals and this applies to desserts too. A recipe I recently came across on Pinterest was both easy and quick, and also very tasty. It allows for some variation too….
How to Find Peace in Stressful Times
I’m super stressed right now. For the first time in 20 years, I have a new boss and his style is very different from my previous boss. Some of the changes he is making are in direct conflict with what…
Comfort Food Recipe
As much as I love summertime, I am always ready for autumn to arrive. Autumn signifies cooler temps, snuggling up with an afghan in my chair to watch TV and movies, or read a great book. It means getting out…
Pumpkin Bread – Fall is in the air!
Its that time of year when I bake all things pumpkin! I like to make mini pumpkin breads for neighbors and this recipe will yields about 6-7 mini loaves. I place finished and cooled bread in a clear gift sacks tied…
A total eclipse of the heart…
Just a few days ago, the sun, the moon and the Earth all aligned as Americans witnessed the country’s first total solar eclipse in 38 years. And….it was dubbed the Great American Eclipse by astronomers because it also marked the first time…
Summer Treats
Summer is slowly starting to come to an end here in the States. I must admit that I am not sad to see the beginning of the end of hot, humid, sticky days – but I will miss some of…