Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
Easter is right around the corner. It’s time to think about filling those Easter baskets. That doesn’t mean only using candy though. In fact, when I was a kid, I got more non-candy items than candy and I loved it! Looking for some more ideas on what to put in those Easter baskets? Check your […]
I’ve been making these soft pretzels since university when my roommate taught me how. This recipe was handed down through her family (she taught me a lot of fabulous German recipes too!!!) and we used to go to the cheese shop at the local mall to buy port wine cheese spread to put on them. […]
“You are dust…” Genesis 3:19 It was Ash Wednesday and I was explaining to the 5th person of the day that no that wasn’t dirt on my forehead and no thank you, I didn’t want it removed. For the others, once I told them that it was Ash Wednesday and that these were the […]
I LOVE Christmas movies. I mean, all of the classics like The Grinch, The Santa Clause, and White Christmas but even those sappy Hallmark ones too – I just binge watch them all through the holiday season. Most of my family feels pretty much the same way. There is definitely a group of us who […]
Did you save your pumpkin seeds when you carved your Jack O’Lantern? I sure hope so! They are SO delicious. Here are 3 great ideas for roasted pumpkin seeds. I honestly think that one of the BEST parts of carving pumpkins is the pumpkin seeds. Freshly roasted pumpkin seeds right out of the oven are […]
We just love Sparta, Ontario. Ever since I first discovered it back about 20 years ago, our family has visited often. It’s sweet and charming and just the kind of idyllic small town you might see in a movie. You wouldn’t think there would be much to do given the size of it, would you? […]
When I was little, I had the same Easter basket year after year. It was pretty, old fashioned looking and well, a tradition. Then one year I was at my sister’s house for Easter and of course, my basket wasn’t there. So, my sister made me a basket. You don’t know how big a deal […]
Aren’t these unicorn cookies just the cutest? They’re such a fun idea and really easy to make. The base of these cookies are Nutter Butters so even if you’re not a baker, you can make these adorable treats for your family. The unicorn craze is still going strong. I’ve always been a big fan of […]
Wow! Can you believe it’s the last week of March already? And being Monday, that means it’s time for another Why Don’t You. Inspired by one of my favorite blogs Brocante Home (who was in turn inspired by a feature in Harper’s Bazaar written by Diana Vreeland), Why Don’t You is a week’s worth of ideas for adding a […]
I have spring fever. Or something. Spring craving? I find it easier to get through the winter because it’s winter and I know what to expect from it, than I do from these days of will it feel like spring? Will winter have an encore? Sigh. All I know is, I’m yearning for some days […]
