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What Would You Like to Talk About in 2021?
Happy New Year everyone. I hope you had a good holiday. It’s my first work day of the year and I’m finding it a bit difficult to get back into the groove of post-holiday life. Give me my mug of caffeinated tea and I’ll be rearing to go here in a few minutes. I think…
Read MoreGreat Gift Idea: Toffee-Pecan Cookie Mix Jars
Do you have one of those friends who always has the best creative ideas? My good friend Salve has the best projects going (I’ll be writing a separate post about how she single-handedly transformed her backyard including pouring her own concrete – now that’s a DIY for you). Last weekend we got together in her…
Read MoreSafe and Creative Ways To Volunteer
During Covid-19, everything in our world has changed and we’ve had to adapt to a new way of doing things — even volunteering. Volunteering in person may not be the safest thing to do for others right now, so we need to find safe and creative ways to give back during this socially-distanced time. Why…
Read MoreApple Cinnamon Dog Biscuits
Our dog Buttercup is a doggie gourmet and a genuine food snob. But even she loves these homemade Apple Cinnamon Dog Biscuits created with the help of our friends from the Humane Society! This is just one of the recipes that the Humane Society asks volunteers to make for the dogs staying at the shelter.…
Read MoreHow to Make a Tiered Planter Herb Garden
For the past week or two I’ve been obsessed with the idea of creating a container herb garden. This obsession was inspired by all the cooking I’ve been doing during quarantine, and I’ve really enjoyed the chance to try and create new recipes. Yes, the Julia Child in me is flourishing, with my family (and…
Read More4 Magic Questions That Will Get Rid Of Clutter
Right now I’m hooked on the Marie Kondo television series on Netflex – “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” The series is based on the organization methods detailed in Marie’s bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. If you have a chance to watch even just one episode,…
Read MoreHome Project: Stair Runners
For years we had carpet on our stairs and second floor living area. It was a light colored carpet. The type of light colored carpet that shows all manner of dirt and stains. Let’s just say that with two kids and a dog, the carpet had seen better days. After a while vacuuming and shampooing…
Read MoreDIY Love in a Jar
My kids are now teenagers and over the years they’ve made some wonderful, precious gifts for me that stole my heart over and over again. These gifts were usually craft projects made at school for special holidays like Christmas or Mother’s Day. I’ve kept significant pieces as a way to hang on to that moment…
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