Using Recycled Jars for a Spring Mantel

I wasn’t sure this post was going to happen today!  The weather has been crazy today in my area.  I spent an hour huddled in the bathroom with my son & dogs because of tornado warnings.  It has passed over, for now, & everyone’s safe.  Some bloggers have posts ready well in advance, but I […] Read more…

The Start of a Mini Garden Makeover

Way back when I started this blog I mentioned that I garden.  I also showed a picture (from a distance!) of my overgrown, weed infested, garden.  There were several different things that led to this, but this year I’m determined to get it & my side gardens back under control!  I started with one of […] Read more…

the monthly roundup march 2017

The Monthly Roundup ~ March 2017

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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…