Crowd Pleasing Super Bowl Recipes and Food Safety Tips
Last summer, I had the delightful pleasure of catching a conference session featuring Martie Duncan of MartieKnowsParties.com, who is also a Season 8 of Food Network Star… and let me tell you, Martie not only knows parties, and food, and all the creative DIY stuff, she’s absolutely the life of the party, too! This bundle of […]
Barnyard Book Fun with Chicken Games & Puzzles
Why did the chicken cross the road? Why, he was excited to get home to play with Chicken Games & Puzzles: 100 Word Games, Picture Puzzles, Fun Mazes, Silly Jokes, Codes, and Activities for Kids… just as any chick (or child) will be! Chock full of fun, engaging activities centered around our fair fowl friends, […]
10 Essentials for a Disney Vacation ~ Smart Travel Planning will Enhance the Magic!
Disney World ~ Epcot If you are planning to visit any of the Disney theme parks, you’ve surely noticed by now that there’s a plethora of advice and information available. This is the narrowed down version of absolute essentials. Your time at the theme parks will certainly be magical, but having these items on hand will help […]
How to Match Colors for A Quilt
A well-made quilt is a thing of beauty. When the colors are right and the sewing is done properly, the result is comparable to a work of fine art. This is one of the top reasons why handmade quilts are sought after and make such wonderful gifts. Those who have never quilted often assume that […]
How Healthy Is Your Refrigerator?
When I think about how healthy my refrigerator is, I think about the contents inside, meaning do I have an overload of junk food or am I sporting a nice variety of fruits, veggies and nutrient rich food choices on the shelves? But, I should be equally concerned about the health of my refrigerator in […]
Winter Crafts for Kids – Build Your Own Ice Sculpture
Usually, when we see ice sculptures, it’s at a wedding or other formal affair. If you’ve ever been to St. Paul, Minnesota in January, you may have seen some amazing sculptures created during the winter carnival (it’s tops on my favorite festival activities to watch, and totally worth the trip to see!) The beauty of […]
Need Extra Income? Why Not Start Your Own Home Helper Business
Do you need a fresh start next year? Are you looking for ways to supplement your income? Could you use a little boost next week and might be able to run errands for others? Many people are in need of help around their home. They need someone to help them, decorate, organize, clean or run […]
Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures (and oodles of cuteness!)
At age 2, my grand daughter is already mesmerized by the Little Pet Shop cartoons and toys. My youngest son (though he likely won’t admit this) also enjoys this cuddliest crew, as do I. I think the major appeal is the innocent, endearing big eyes of these adorable cartoon animals and certainly they are filled with more […]
Will You Take Action to Help Put and End to Child Trafficking?
Sometimes, many of the problems in our world seem so remote, so distant from our day to day lives. It’s easy to turn off the news or turn blinders to things that are not prevalent in our personal communities. But, sadly, many of these ills are at our doorstep. As a mother, I find child […]
How To Find Quality Fabric at Bargain Prices
We use fabric for crafts and sewing for many variant reasons. Some just love to create clothing and accessories because they can make them as unique as they like. Others sew to save money on clothes, or to make a living. And others like to create one-of-a-kind gifts for those they care about. But no matter […]
Savory Pies: Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats and More
It’s hard to resist a good pie. It’s perhaps the quintessential dessert making an appearance throughout holiday celebrations and on supper tables throughout the year. But a dinner pie? I one thought that was reserved for Shepherds and tomatoes, but Savory Pies: Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats, Vegetables and Cheeses Baked in Perfectly Flaky Crusts opened my eyes to […]
Tips for Choosing a Color Scheme for Your Craft Project
When planning a crafting project, one of the most basic consideration is what colors to use. Sometimes a color inspires you to create a project but other times it’s the hardest choice to make. There are just so many beautiful colors to choose from! Here are some things to consider when selecting a color scheme […]