These DIY Lavender Lemon Lotion Bars were created by Molly whose farm theme wedding I featured on my blog last week. If you missed it, you can click on the link to see all of the fun details. I thought these hen lotion bars were adorable and a fun favor for a party so I asked Molly if she would share the details on how she made … [Read more...]
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
My friend Anne made this delicious Blueberry Stuffed French Toast for my family this summer. I love french toast and I love breakfast dishes, but I don't enjoy making breakfast. I'm not a get up and go morning person (just ask my husband). I'm more of a lounge in my pajamas, drink coffee, journal, read and then eat breakfast about an hour later. … [Read more...]
My New Favorite Potato Chip-Wasabi Ginger
I hesitated to write a whole post on my new favorite potato chip, but these Wasabi Ginger Kettle Chips are that good. I came across them while in the checkout line at Wal-Mart. Those endcaps get me every time. I'm one of those impulsive shoppers who spies a new product on an endcap and nine times out of ten throws into the cart. If you like the … [Read more...]
A Farm Themed Wedding
My friend Mary gives fabulous parties. I've featured her candy party, Halloween party and a few ideas from her graduation party. This past March her sister Molly got married and had a farm themed wedding. Creativity and the ability to pull off large parties must run in the family. Molly shared with me her photo album of pictures taken by a … [Read more...]
For Dog Lovers Only
Today is National Dog Day. Author and Pet LifeStyle Expert Colleen Paige created the day in 2004 to honor dogs, and to give them "a day" which shows our deep appreciation for them. Dogs impact our lives in many ways through their loyalty, companionship, and unconditional love. Many dogs put their lives on the line every day by assisting law … [Read more...]
Grilled Broccoli and Onion Salad
My friend Anne is sharing this grilled broccoli and onion salad recipe today. I sampled her leftovers and it was delicious. Even though the summer is winding down, we still have a couple of months of grill time in Kansas. Lots of people grill year round, but we usually shut ours down once the weather gets below 65. If you are firing up the grill … [Read more...]
Create a Gallery Wall with Minted Art
1.Sunset Tree 2. LA Sky 3. Train Ride 4. Be Brave 5. Striped Suit 6. Love and Chocolate I have a confession to make. I have a paper fetish. I love journals, notecards, notepads, planners and stationery. I have at least 20 journals and notebooks scattered about my house filled with lists, dreams, to do's etc. I was recently asked to … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Goody Bars
I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Really, what's not to like about the two? Unless your allergic to peanuts and are the rare person like my sister-in-law who doesn't like chocolate. I was looking for a dessert that doesn't contain dairy and wound up creating these chocolate peanut butter goodie bars. I'm trying to limit my … [Read more...]
The Waiting Place
Do you ever feel like you're in the waiting place? Maybe you are waiting to hear about a new job or waiting for test results from a doctor. I've been anxiously waiting for my son to start college and to start certain projects around my home. I felt the strong need to sit back and take a deep breath this summer after my son's graduation in the … [Read more...]
Back to School for Adults
I will always be a student of life. Conrad Hall said, "You are always a student, never a master. You have to keep moving forward." I enjoy learning new things and I'm often signed up for an online class at any given moment in time. I enjoy the creative arts like photography, writing, decorating, scrapbooking and crafts. You won't find me enrolled … [Read more...]