With Christmas Day falling on a Saturday this year, the first Sunday of Advent is on Nov. 28, only 11 […]
How to Draw, Burn and Paint a Gnome on a Wood Slice
I seem to have this fascination with gnomes. They are, simply put, SO CUTE!! I notice that my gnomes are […]
Perfect Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I had one of those days on the weekend where you just crave homemade cookies. I really wanted to make […]
Reading as a Way to Reflect on the Atrocities of War
Last year I wrote about Remembering How to Remember. This year, to get into a mindset of remembering, I have […]
Make Some Savory Spicy Pumpkin Soup
The biggest reason that I bought two pumpkins, cooked and froze them around Thanksgiving, was for this recipe. I could […]
My Favourite Children’s Books for Halloween
When my kids were small I spent a fair amount of money on books, many of them bought either through […]
Mason Jar Signs Made with Recycled Pallet Wood
My husband loves to come across pallets that people no longer want. He oohs and ahs when a pallet is […]
Comfort in a Difficult Time
A young man from my hometown died in a tragic accident this past weekend. The news greatly affected my brother’s […]
Roasted Garlic and Tomato Soup
It only took six weeks for all the green tomatoes I picked off my plants to all turn red. These […]
Both Now Gone but Not Forgotten
Our family lost another loved one this past weekend. My Aunt Betty was my mom’s brother’s wife. My first aunt […]