Month: March 2017

the monthly roundup march 2017

The Monthly Roundup ~ March 2017

  Remember me asking if “Finish it Friday” needed a different name?  Well, this is what I decided on!  I also decided to do it the last Friday of the month instead of the first Friday.  Anyway, this will be a roundup of what I’ve been doing for March, things I’ve found on the web, & […] Read more…

peach cobbler pound cake

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

Today I’ve got another version of my mom’s infamous pound cake.  Maybe one day I’ll post the original recipe!   Little disclaimer here – this is not a pretty cake!  I’m not even sure it’s really a cake, but I did make it in a cake pan.  This is something I decided to make as […] Read more…

making a vintage spring sign

Making a Vintage Spring Sign

Since I’m on spring break and spring is all around us I decided it’s time to do some spring decorating.  Is that enough spring in one sentence for you?  : )  I’ve got some other things up my sleeve for re-doing my mantle shelf, so that will be coming soon.  Today I’m going to show you […] Read more…

searching for ideas

Searching for Ideas

I consider myself a fairly creative person.  My brain is full of unrealized ideas & random things every moment of the day.  Most of the time I know exactly what I want to blog about.   When it came time to post today, I realized I have nothing ready!  There are more projects waiting to […] Read more…

Let’s Talk About Gut Health

Did you know that about 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?  Your gut is so important to your overall health that it’s sometimes referred to as a “2nd brain”.  Kind of gives new meaning to the phrase “gut feeling”!  Today I hope to put some knowledge in your head about gut health. […] Read more…

Fabric Organization

Taming the Stash ~ Fabric Organization My Way

I love to sew and with that love comes a love of fabric!  Fabric seems to come into my home on a regular basis, whether it’s invited or not (it’s always invited!).  This fabric needs to be managed or it will take over my work space!  Over the years I’ve come up with some “systems” […] Read more…

teaching kids to cook

The Importance of Teaching Kids to Cook

Yes, kids can learn to cook!  I’ve had my son in the kitchen “helping” since he was about 3 years old.  Even if all he was doing was helping to measure & stir, he was still learning some valuable cooking lessons.  He also learned a little math & science!  I’m no child raising expert (whatever […] Read more…