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2024-03-27 00:47
This post discusses what beneficial insects are, why you want them in your garden, and how to attract them to your garden. In our neverending quest to garden organically, one of the tools we… Read More
2024-03-25 12:49
Good Morning, Glories! I’ve got to be honest, this is the time of year when my blog productivity suffers. When it’s a gorgeous sunny spring morning, and my yard is calling me, I… Read More
2024-03-11 12:12
Well, I’m happy to report that I have no tales of woe this week! It’s been a busy, fun-filled seven days. We gathered with our game night crew on Friday night for a card game of… Read More
2024-03-10 14:34
Crochet a bookmark crafted with your favorite embroidery floss colors. This sweet, free crochet bookmark pattern brings a touch of nature and whimsy to your reading routine and makes a great… Read More
2024-03-06 01:07
Creating wildflower seed paper cards combines the joy of crafting with the beauty of gardening. This tutorial teaches you to create beautiful, eco-conscious cards that do more than just conv… Read More
2024-03-04 19:45
Creating seed paper offers a unique blend of craft, environmental stewardship, and gardening. It’s a project that turns waste paper into beautiful, plantable treasures, making it a per… Read More
2024-03-04 13:06
Good Morning, Friends! And welcome to March! March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes and a laugh in her voice. Hal Borland Last week, I closed the newslett… Read More
2024-02-29 00:52
This Jalapeño Margarita recipe combines the traditional crispness of blanco tequila and the tangy zest of freshly squeezed lime juice with a daring kick of homemade jalapeño si… Read More
2024-02-26 14:37
Hello from I-75, somewhere in Florida. We are on our way home from a truly delightful weekend in Sarasota.  Our first visit to this lovely Florida city was this time last year, and now… Read More
2024-02-19 10:30
Well, I can say that the Week of Work was a success! We took down, chopped up, and disposed of the old pressboard doored cabinets, and installed open shelving. Not only can we now access the… Read More
2024-02-18 20:41
Focaccia, with its irresistible aroma, soft texture, and flavorful toppings, is a versatile Italian bread that can elevate any meal or snack time. Good focaccia is so airy and flavorful, tha… Read More
2024-02-17 22:49
Learn the art of baking perfect focaccia right in your kitchen with our comprehensive sourdough focaccia recipe. This beloved Italian bread, known for its airy texture and rich olive oil fla… Read More
2024-02-16 23:38
This is just a little PSA for all my fellow crafters who loved to make Loom Potholders when younger and had forgotten all about them! Guess what? They are back! Do you remember loom potholde… Read More
2024-02-12 11:41
Well, that was a fun Superbowl! I stayed up well past my bedtime but enjoyed every minute of it. And we even got a few Taylor sightings! I’m in the “We can never see people in lo… Read More
2024-02-10 00:45
This Slow Cooker Lentil Soup is a hearty, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for chilly days or any time you’re craving something comforting. The recipe also includ… Read More
2024-02-05 12:28
What’s up, Buttercup? What’s the word Hummingbird? What’s cooking, good-looking? What’s the deal, big wheel? What’s shakin’ bacon? What’s the story… Read More
2024-02-05 02:20
This Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for colder weather or anytime you’re in the mood for a satisfying soup. It’s hard to beat a warm, comfor… Read More
2024-02-01 15:26
I participated in the Goodreads Book Challenge. I set a goal to read 30 books and fell a bit short at 28. BUT…in my defense…one of my books was 1,272 pages long so it shou… Read More
2024-01-29 13:10
Good Morning, Friends! Is it just me, or does it seem that January has lingered well past its ‘best by’ date? Maybe it’s because we challenged ourselves to have a Dry Janua… Read More
2024-01-29 12:39
At the end of every month, I share my ‘reviews’ of books I read in 2024 and where I stand for the year relative to the goal of thirty-three I set for the year. Many of you have w… Read More
2024-01-22 14:04
Well, hello there! I am writing to you today from my VERY CLEAN AND ORGANIZED office/craft room. Like the shoemaker whose children have no shoes, my office/craft room has not been an example… Read More
2024-01-21 20:03
As the weather cools down and the days become shorter, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm, hearty soup to soothe the soul. That’s where this Crock Pot Pea Soup with… Read More
2024-01-18 16:20
Know someone expecting a baby in the near future? This Knit Lace Baby Blanket Pattern creates a lovely and snuggly blanket and is knit with machine-washable yarn. Make sure to read the tips… Read More
2024-01-15 13:07
Good Morning, Friends! Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day here in the U.S. So many of his words are universal. Here’s one of my favorites. I have decided to stick with love. Hate is… Read More
2024-01-14 13:17
Peanut Butter Soup, also known as Groundnut Soup, West African Peanut Soup, and African Peanut Stew, has its origins in West African cuisine, particularly in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, a… Read More
2024-01-12 13:38
This post describes the benefits of Beeswax Food Wraps, how to make them, and how to care for them. Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps are a fantastic replacement for single-use plastic wrap or alu… Read More
2024-01-08 12:20
Good Morning, friends! Before anything, let’s take a minute to be thankful that Camellias bloom in their gorgeous colors on these otherwise dreary and cold January days. I hope this Mo… Read More
2024-01-01 14:50
Happy New Year, Friends! I feel like I’ve been gone forever, but truly, I sent my last newsletter just two weeks ago! And thanks to all of you who reached out over the holidays! It is… Read More
2023-12-18 12:03
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Robert Burns from To a Mouse The line actually is “The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley&rd&hell…Read More
2023-12-11 12:34
Good Morning from North Carolina, USA! We are home after a fantastic, very full, two-week trip down the Rhine River. While I’ll never pass an opportunity to visit another Christmas Mar… Read More
2023-12-03 18:53
Guten Morgen from somewhere on the Rhine, between Speyer and Kehl, Germany. Several of you remarked that I shouldn’t be ‘working’ while on vacay, but I’m truly excite… Read More
2023-11-26 18:41
Goedmorgen from Amsterdam! We arrived yesterday morning and, is our modus operandi, hit the ground running. We always try to tough it out the day we land, with the goal of getting on local t… Read More
2023-11-22 00:50
Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving! I hope your day of giving thanks was everything you hoped it would be and needed! We had an absolutely perfect day, full of good food and many belly laughs. Tod… Read More
2023-11-20 12:34
I hit the ground running today! I figure I’ll continue to hit the ground running from now through Thursday. Between preparing for Thanksgiving and our two-week trip which we depart for… Read More
2023-11-19 00:26
Ready to fill your home with the warm, aromatic flavors of Anise Cookies? These cookies are a family favorite, especially with our son, and I’m thrilled to share the recipe with you to… Read More
2023-11-13 12:29
Well, Good Morning! I truly hope that all is well in your world! I know I can’t complain. I’ve got my 24-year-old baby boy home for a few more days before he moves into his new a… Read More
2023-11-12 18:03
Whether you’re looking for a delightful snack, a homemade gift, or a creative way to elevate your desserts, these chocolate-covered almonds are the way to go. Not only are they inheren… Read More
2023-11-06 12:53
Hello, Friends! Wow! It’s been a week! We successfully disgorged our son’s belongings from his apartment in San Diego and packed them into a wooden crate that is slowly making it… Read More
2023-11-06 11:02
This Butternut Squash Chili is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering. It starts with a base of sautéed onions and garlic, to which diced buttern… Read More
2023-10-30 11:03
Welcome Back and Happy Monday! I’m actually a bit surprised that I’m sitting at my computer this morning! After 14 hours of travel yesterday, I got home at 8:30 p.m., took a show… Read More
2023-10-26 19:57
This authentic marinara sauce is not only the best Marinara sauce recipe you’ll probably enjoy, but it is also incredibly easy and quick to make! San Marzano tomatoes, fresh garlic and… Read More
2023-10-26 19:17
This Oven-Baked Meatballs Recipe results in Italian-style meatballs that are perfectly moist and very flavorful, and a little easier and neater to make than their fried counterparts. But, I… Read More
2023-10-25 12:57
What is your idea of the perfect Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies? If you like your cookie more chewy than cakey, with just a hint of crisp along the edges, then my friend, this is the oatmeal cook… Read More
2023-10-23 12:10
What’s up, buttercup? 💐 How’s it shakin’, bacon?🥓 What’s cookin’, good lookin’? 😉 What’s the deal, banana peel?🍌 Wha… Read More
2023-10-22 19:25
These DIY Felt Christmas Sweater Ornaments are a creative and fun project. You can personalize them with initials or other ornamentation. Truly the possibilities are only limited by imaginat… Read More
2023-10-16 12:00
Good Morning, Best People! Well, I overslept this morning, which is something I rarely do despite my best efforts! But, the oversleeping is all you need to know to tell you that I am coming… Read More
2023-10-09 11:42
Good Morning! I sure hope you are waking up this morning after having a wonderful weekend. I hope it was filled with all the things you needed or wanted to do, or filled with doing nothing a… Read More
2023-10-04 18:00
These Gingerbread Scones feature the trademark molasses/spice combination that makes gingerbread so irresistible. They are just sweet enough without being too sweet. In addition to the recip… Read More
2023-10-02 12:16
Welcome, October! I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. Lucy Maud Montgomery, Ann of Green Gables My whole demeanor changes when I can turn off the A/C and throw… Read More
2023-10-01 23:42
This chicken vegetable soup recipe is simply delicious, easy to make, and can be ready to eat in just a little over an hour. Why is it that a bowl of chicken soup is like a big old comfy hug… Read More
2023-09-30 20:48
Let’s take a look at a variety of fall-blooming flowers for your garden, pots, and containers. Many of these flowers, mostly annuals, will bloom into winter depending on your grow zone… Read More
2023-09-25 11:21
Hello friends. Thanks so much for all the condolences you sent my way last week. We truly felt the love. We are finding a new rhythm without our very best fuzzy girl; Peep the Cat is still o… Read More
2023-09-22 21:17
This Easy Knit Baby Blanket pattern requires you to know only how to knit and how to purl; there are no fancy or complicated stitches here! The pattern of knits and purls creates a tone-on-t… Read More
2023-09-15 13:13
Good Morning from somewhere between Pittsburgh, PA and Wilmington, NC! I was in Pittsburgh for the bridal shower of one of my college besties’ daughter. It was a reminder that friendsh… Read More
2023-09-11 12:29
Good morning, friends. September 11 is always a somber day here in the U.S. At the same time; it is a day to honor the bravery of our firemen and policemen. Maybe more than the image of the… Read More
2023-09-09 23:05
If you want easy-to-make, quick, but fun treats, this Chocolate Covered Oreos recipe is a great option! Dipping Oreo cookies in your favorite melted chocolate (milk, dark, or white) and addi… Read More
2023-09-08 19:31
I recently tackled our living room bookshelves. Something about how I previously arranged them wasn’t sitting well with me. I sought out the guidance of a decorator friend of mine and… Read More
2023-09-04 12:51
Good Morning, friends. I’m enjoying the last morning of the gorgeous, cool weather ushered in by Idalia late last week. It was a wonderful late August treat! Throwing the windows and e… Read More
2023-09-04 10:36
You’ve probably seen this versatile shade gracing the interior walls of the latest Pinterest-worthy homes. But hold onto your paint rollers because we’re switching gears and taki… Read More
2023-08-28 12:29
Happy Day! It just dawned on me that we will transition into September this week! 🤯 We have intentionally tried to be home more this year because we knew the fall would be really bus… Read More
2023-08-28 12:27
At the end of every month, I share my ‘reviews’ of books I’ve read and where I stand for the year. I’ve set a goal to read 33 books this year. Many of you have writte… Read More
2023-08-28 09:54
Rigatoni al Forno, literally ‘Rigatoni from the oven,’ is Italian comfort food at its best. Pasta baked in a flavorful tomato sauce with oodles of delicious mozzarella cheese. It… Read More
2023-08-27 18:37
You can make your own DIY Bar Cabinet from just about any cabinet. In this post, I’ll share how I turned my grandparent’s corner cabinet into a functional bar cabinet. When my gr… Read More
2023-08-21 12:35
Happiest of Happy Mondays! I hope you had a great week and weekend! I sure did. Saturday was my birthday, and I was treated like the Princess I am! (No, I’m not telling you how old I a… Read More
2023-08-20 23:36
This flavor-FULL, healthy, and easy Chicken Chili combines lean protein, hearty beans, and a vibrant blend of spices to thrill your taste buds. Whether you’re hunkering down on a chill… Read More
2023-08-16 19:22
If you’re looking for a deliciously unique twist on homemade jam, look no further than this Rum Spiced Pear Jam recipe. Bursting with the warm and comforting flavors of rum and spices… Read More
2023-08-14 12:02
Good Morning, Friends. Well, here we are on Monday again! My calendar pages are flipping at a quick clip! I had a productive visit with my friends, helping them declutter and plan for a sign… Read More
2023-08-07 09:32
Hello from Charlottesville, VA! I’m helping a friend do some heavy-duty decluttering before her upcoming move. I think we can all agree no matter what you need to do; it’s always… Read More
2023-08-04 21:46
Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique that involves planting different species together to enhance each other’s growth or protect one another from pests. When it come… Read More
2023-08-02 22:39
Zucchini takes on a whole new appeal when it’s transformed into crispy, golden fries in the air fryer. In this Air Fryer Zucchini Fries recipe, we introduce a healthier alternative to… Read More
2023-07-31 13:02
Good Morning, friends. Welcome to Monday! We had a very bittersweet weekend. Our daughter and her mini-zoo came for a quick visit, which is always wonderful. However, we also told her this w… Read More
2023-07-30 19:50
This tutorial shows you how to knit an i-cord with double pointed needles and then how to coil the knit i-cord to make a lovely and useful trivet. This Free I-Cord Knit Trivet Pattern featur… Read More
2023-07-24 12:34
Happy Monday to all those who celebrate! 😉 Thanks to all of you for the great suggestion for keeping the birds from destroying my tomato harvest! If nothing else, our garden looks ve… Read More
2023-07-24 11:44
This Magic Loop Knit Tutorial contains written, step-by-step pictures and a video to fully explain this knitting technique. Whether you’re a novice knitter just starting or an experien… Read More
2023-07-17 12:03
Good Morning! Well, I guess I shouldn’t complain. It is mid-July in Southern North Carolina. But it’s my party, and I’ll complain if I want! 😂 I do not like 90°… Read More
2023-07-16 18:04
This Blueberry Banana Muffin recipe combines the natural sweetness of very ripe bananas and the tangy burst of fresh blueberries to deliver a delicious muffin experience. The aromatic hint o… Read More
2023-07-10 09:00
Good Morning, Friends! First of all, thanks to everyone who checked on me last week! It is so wonderful to be missed. We were in California visiting our son. I truly intended to get my weekl… Read More
2023-07-08 20:30
Harness the natural moth-repelling qualities of cedar shavings, fresh eucalyptus, dried orange peel, lavender, bay leaves, mint, and cinnamon for a fresh and natural moth-repellent potpourri… Read More
2023-07-02 14:16
Can you compost eggshells or put eggshells in your compost bin? Are composted eggshells good for your soil and garden? Can I get salmonella by putting eggshells into my compost and garden? C… Read More
2023-06-28 22:36
Use summer’s peach bounty to make home made peach preserves with an optional hint of vanilla. Combining fresh, ripe peaches with sugar produces a delicious and sweet preserve that can… Read More
2023-06-26 11:25
Good Morning! I had a hard time this morning wrapping my mind around the fact that it’s already been a week since I last published my weekly newsletter. I had so many things on my to-d… Read More
2023-06-26 09:55
With this Free, Knit Garter Stitch Trivet Pattern and a spool of rope, you could knit several handy trivets in a day! Trivets are one of those things that everyone can use and make great gif… Read More
2023-06-19 11:53
Happy Day! I’m starting to realize that one gauge of my accomplishments is how sore my back and bones are at the end of the day. And, according to my back still this morning, I was VER… Read More
2023-06-19 10:23
This Pepper Jelly Recipe produces a delightful condiment that adds a sweet and spicy kick to your dishes. It’s especially delicious when served over cream cheese and paired with cracke… Read More
2023-06-11 20:49
If you are stymied for a great gift idea for your dad, father figure, or other deserving guy, check out these mostly useful gifts for the men in your life. I am largely tchotchke-averse. I p… Read More
2023-06-09 21:35
Companion planting is an age-old gardening technique that can significantly enhance the growth and flavor of all vegetables in your garden. We’ve chatted about Companion Planting in ge… Read More

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