A while back my sister had the opportunity to go through an old barn and take any items she wanted. She collected a few things and offered some to me. Of the items I took was an old rusted iron trough. I have no idea what it was supposed to be but I thought it… Read More Make a Wish and Watch it Grow!
When I moved into my new home I was anxious to start designing my yard. I worked with the landscape when planning the location of my gardens. One of the features the previous owners left behind was a large tree stump. As I pondered what to do with it I got the idea to make… Read More Meet Stumpy
I can’t stop eating these caramels! It all started because I couldn’t stop thinking about making caramels. I don’t know if it is because it’s fall, or apple season, or just because I love caramel, but I couldn’t get it out of my head. Whatever the reason, I set out to find a recipe. Almost… Read More Someone Please Help Me!
I was having a busy week with meetings and running my soap business when I got a call from my brother-in-law. He was throwing a 50th birthday party for my sister on Friday. It was to be at a restaurant and it just occurred to him that there would be no decoration there. He asked… Read More Garden Centerpieces
Having children sure does keep one on their toes. One of the best things about my kids is how they continually challenge me, forcing me to learn new things and grow. My youngest, now 16, decided to become a vegetarian bringing new meaning to the typical kid phrase “there is nothing to eat.” Suddenly my… Read More Whole Wheat Veggie Pizza