Last week I lamented the horrible state of my house. Â In addition to having lost my Housekeeping Mojo, I hadn’t been to the store and we were low on all sorts of groceries, especially bread. What is it about the heels on a loaf of bread? Â (Or as they are sometimes referred to here: the […]
Make weathered, shabby chic flower pots using spray paint & candle wax.
I’m on a faux-finishing kick at the moment. Â Last week I showed you how to make a faux rust effect using spray paint and salt. Â Today I wanted to show you how to create the look of those chippy, weathered, shabby chic flower pots and other garden items. Â Have you priced them? Â Crazy! Â I […]
Handmade Valentine’s Gift… a relationship timeline.
Do you have one of those husbands or boyfriends who gets dates all jumbled in their heads? “That year we went to Such-and-Such… was that before or after we were married…?” or “Was that before we got together… or after we had the baby?” You know, there are just dates that women have a head […]
Plan ahead using frozen herbs.
After being out of commission since Wednesday night, I finally am feeling like I’m on the mend. Â I haven’t gotten to any projects, but I did want to share a quick tip with you. Do you know what this is? It’s frozen cilantro. We use fresh herbs frequently, and I have a trick for keeping […]
Create a faux-rust effect using spray paint and salt.
Yep. Â Spray paint and salt can give you an instant weathered iron effect. Â You can create a faux rust effect using these ingredients. As I am still sick, today I thought I’d share how to create a chipped, rusted paint effect. Â (When I am feeling better I will show you on an actual project, but […]
What a real Valentine looks like.
I’m sick today. Â (Like ready to go into a NyQuil induced coma, Sick Today.) I should be posting Valentine’s Day crafts, or romantic gift ideas, etc. Â Instead, here it is mid-day and I’m in sweats, have a nose like Rudolph’s and am feeling (and looking) about as romantic as the Church Lady. All this Valentine’s […]
How to make a good Quesadilla. (So easy.)
Quesadillas. I love them. Â I mean, really love them. They are my go-to meal… my version of grilled cheese. Â They are comfort food, and are so easy to make! My favorite are Chicken Quesadillas. Â They are a sure fire hit every time I make them. Â Easy enough for family night and good enough for company. […]
What are you serving up on Superbowl Sunday?
People who watch the Superbowl fall into two categories: Those who pretend to watch the game, but are really only there for the company and the Superbowl Commercials. Those fans who are so focused that they get annoyed if anyone speaks during the game.  (Or coughs… or makes any little non-football-related sound at all…) No matter […]
A S’Mores Recipe Round-Up (since I can’t wait for summer…)
Ah, camping and summer vacations… Ah, S’Mores…. Ah, Pinterest. We’re starting to plan our summer camping trip and vacations. Â It’s got me thinking about S’Mores. Â I love them, but sometimes they are hard to make, (or messy) or your vacation plans are taking you someplace that isn’t good for S’Mores Making. Pinterest has some answers […]
Keep herbs fresh longer, plus a guest post on Craft Gossip.
Yesterday I posted a list of fresh fruits and vegetables and the best way to store them. One of the things I also buy that go bad quickly are fresh cut herbs.  We make our own fresh salsa and we go through a lot of cilantro…. We have found that the best way to keep them […]
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