Today I want to touch on something that is very dear to me, but I haven’t really shared yet on the blog. This wonderful blog community of friends, neighbors and wonderful ladies is my hobby, but The Salvation Army is my job. In February 2012 I was 2 weeks away from getting married, living inRead more
Whew! for most of the United States, its one blustery, windy and rainy Tuesday. For me at least, its just rain- maybe some snow later on. I can’t help but worry for and pray for all of those more impacted by Hurricane Sandy. I hope that all of you out there in the bloggosphere areRead more
Well, I did it! I got my whole house cleaned this weekend. Top to bottom, floors mopped, baseboards dusted, oven scrubbed, 8 loads of laundry done, even craft room tidied. How did I do it you ask? Well, I wore sweatpants and an old t shirt, ventured no where outside of the house, and didRead more
Last week, I had the AMAZING pleasure to guest post on SkipToMyLou. Cindy and her helper Laura are two amazing women. They are always a joy to work with. Today, I’m sharing that post with you all! There are some things you never outgrow. For some it’s tearing the crust off their bread or eatingRead more
Its that time again. Sitting at the computer, having enjoyed most of the weekend (with the exception of bidding farewell to a beloved Great Aunt who will be sorely missed) and really not looking forward to an early Monday meeting. But, such is life. I hope that you all were able to find some respite (and doRead more
Autumn is in the air. Autumn is definitely one of my absolute favorite seasons, I have been waiting for this since the oppressive heat wave we called “summer” began several months ago. The crisp dry air, the earth scented breezes and the magnificent colors are a comfort and a delight. I always look forward toRead more
Happy Tuesday everyone! Its that time of the week again. The time where I share with you two of the inspiring/interesting/clever/mouthwatering things I’ve seen this week. I spend a fair amount of time cruising looking for amazing things, and this week has been no exception. I’ve even ADDED to my normal “route” because of allRead more
Happy Monday everyone! This weekend has been blustery for us, raining and blowing, switching from 45 – 70 degrees in two days. Ah Michigan. So, we’ve laid low for the weekend, staying in as much as we can. I did get some craft supplies and got quite a few done. I’ve got some even biggerRead more
Right now, my house smells amazing. Wafts of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and pumpkin are making their way to my office from the kitchen. Nope, not pumpkin pie this time. I’ve tried my hand at Pumpkin granola. You see, I don’t particularly care for pumpkin pie. Its heavy and dense, and while the first slice isRead more
OmiGosh its Autumn! Its super chilly outside today, enough that I’m wearing a coat and a scarf! More importantly, the apple orchards are open, selling hot Caramel Apple Cider and doughnuts. Yup- it’s fall all right! I for one am sooo ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’ve even bought TWO Christmas gifts so far.Read more
Right about the time you all are reading this, I am dancing my tushy off at a Matt Wertz concert. Soon, I’ll be sleeping while hubby drives us 2+ hours back home, arriving somewhere around 2am. Then, I’ll crawl into bed and wake up tomorrow morning for work. Because that’s how we do. Momma likeRead more
I do have a weakness for ice cream. But, the cheese cake variation – I posted here – was not the *healthiest* thing to have in my freezer. So, I came up with this recipe, based on a couple different things I read on the internet. You see, the cheesecake ice cream begins with whippedRead more