Making a wreath from the seed pods of a Sweet Gum tree is a project that I’ve intended to do for years. These trees are fairly common in my area and it was easy to pick up the seed pods that I needed during a few walks with my dog Sherman. Note the color variation…
It’s time for another Rock Your Knock Off Tour! This time the projects shared are Pinterest inspired. My wreath was inspired by one that I pinned from Plow and Hearth Catalog. You can find the pin here and if you aren’t already a follower on Pinterest, I invite you to do so. (I love…
What is it about cold weather that makes one crave hot chocolate? It’s so warm and chocolatey good yet can be so bad for the diet, particularly post-Christmas where most all of us did our share of overindulging. I came up with a low calorie hot chocolate that can be enjoyed without the guilt. I’ve…
Has it been cold enough for you? I don’t know about you, but this gal is ready for warm weather. The combination of cold air outside and dry air inside makes for dry winter skin. This time of year I can’t seem to use enough lotion. O’Keefe’s contacted me offering to give a prize pack…
Whew! It’s the first week back to work in 2015 and I’m already exhausted. Two weeks off spoiled me and made me forget how tiring it is to get up early and to be on my feet all day working with young people. When I finally get home in the evening I not…
What wreath to use on the front door for winter isn’t always an easy decision. For the past several years, I used a sweater wreath until February when it was time for Valentine decor. This year our front door is adorned with a wood slice wreath crafted from what was once a science supply. Most…
Happy 2015! It’s a new year and if you follow tradition, you’ll have black eye peas for one of your first meals. Several years ago my friend invited me over for a New Year’s meal where she served Lucky Soup, a traditional family dish. At the time I didn’t realize that I liked black eye peas, I…
For me 2014 went by so quickly! It is hard to believe that in just a few short days it will be a new year. At the end of the year it is fun to look back at which posts were popular. Let’s see which of my posts made the cut for the top ten…
Wow! Christmas is less than a week away and I’m finally sharing the last of my Christmas decorations. Earlier this month I shared outside and our porch, my kitchen, and my mantel. Come on in and let me show you a bit more of my home decorated for Christmas. A music stand inherited from…
How is your Christmas shopping going? I’m way behind, probably because I’d rather spend my free time crafting or cooking rather than shopping. If you are looking for a simple gift that is great for a friend or neighbor, consider making DIY Fire Starters. If you don’t need a gift idea but enjoy an evening by…
A favorite holiday tradition for most families is baking. My mom used to bake batches of cookies for us to enjoy and so did my grandmother. When my grandmother arrived for her before Christmas visit, she would shower us with tin after tin of cookies to enjoy. I don’t bake nearly as much as…
My first memory of Russian Tea was my grandmother bringing it to our house along with tin after tin of cookies when she came to visit at Christmas. Granny packaged her Russian Tea in a Sanka bottle and we enjoyed an occasional cup the rest of the winter. Low-Calorie Russian Tea I love to drink…