Yesterday I was able to spend a little time outside. The weather was beautiful. Autumn is changing the look of the garden. Things are winding down, the trees are beginning to turn, the grasses are yellowing. We saw quite a few Monarchs drifting through on their way south. Amazing that they can make a trip […]
I’ve been thinking about our annual Christmas Open House and trying to decide on an invitation design. I usually have it nailed down by now, if not totally done, so am feeling a little behind schedule here. While thinking about the invites, I was a bit sidetracked by my little bottles of Stickles. Stickles are […]
When I make a pie, I usually have some leftover dough. If the kids don’t gobble it up first, I make cinnamon roses with it. Just for fun. Just because. To make cinnamon roses, roll any leftover dough out as though you were making another pie crust. I found these pictures while browsing my older […]
Did you know there are only 101 days left until Christmas? No? Well, now you do. I’m already thinking about Christmas. Big surprise! May even put up my favorite tree on Saturday. Early for most of you, I know, but it’s my favorite, so up it goes! Our family makes good use of the wish […]
I’ve made cookie sheet pie for at least 25 years. I came up with the idea when making pies to take to church dinners. A cookie sheet pie serves more people than two pies will, and it’s easy to transport. And it’s always well received. 🙂 I use a 13x18x1-inch pan (called a half sheet […]
With not feeling well so often and the temps being way too hot for so long, I haven’t spent much time outside for a while. But Monday was gorgeous out and I rode the lawn mower around, pulling the wagon for DH while he pulled weeds and cleaned up around the yard. I was surprised […]