by Nancy Holte | Apr 17, 2014 | DIY
Wouldn’t it be fun to give mom or grandma a homemade present for Mother’s Day – one that looks like it could be found in an art gallery but in fact could be done (at least in part) by a three-year-old? That’s how easy this project is. In fact, my two 3-year-old...
by Esther Aspling | Apr 3, 2014 | DIY
If you are anything like me, chances are you work hard to keep the “front” of your house clean while you own personal bedroom is a disaster. Every time company comes over, the clutter from every other room finds its way to the top of my dresser. Normally, this doesn’t...
by Kristin Demery | Mar 17, 2014 | DIY
This is a quick, easy soup that’s full of flavor. I like it because it has the robustness of a chili but the thinner consistency of a soup. We often serve it with fresh bread on cold winter days. Warning: It will make your kitchen smell amazing, and will likely tempt...
by Esther Aspling | Feb 24, 2014 | DIY
With winter getting a bit long, I need a blast of summer. And what better way to remember those summer days than with a fresh berry cake! Ingredients: Cake 1 cup sugar ½ cup butter 3 eggs ⅛ tsp. salt 4 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice 3 tsp. minced lemon zest 1 tsp. vanilla...
by Esther Aspling | Jan 30, 2014 | DIY
I am a bibliophile. It’s a term used to describe someone who loves books; either looking at them or reading them. And while I enjoy reading them, looking at them gives me the most pleasure. I have two large bookcases in my living room stuffed to the max, one with...
by Nancy Holte | Jan 9, 2014 | DIY
Nothing sounds better on a cold winter night than a warm bowl of soup. But, I’m not one to just give you a recipe. You have to hear the story behind it. Because, when I create a recipe it’s somewhat miraculous, and it’s bound to be amusing. Many years ago, shortly...
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