LIVING LIFE AND LEARNING ALL I CAN ALONG THE WAY
Interestingly enough, the most popular Pinterest content that is from my blog comes from my post on the Super Mario Bros. themed baby shower my mom and I threw for my sister-in-law — and the related gifts for my nephew. I was contacted recently about where I got the invites, and decided I should post…
Here it is: the latest creation from my apron obsession. A harvesting apron! Somehow in my quest for cute apron ideas I stumbled upon this post with an old pattern from the 1940s for a gathering “basket” apron — you know, what every woman needs for easy, hands-free gathering of berries or kindling. I may…
I’m not really sure how this happened, though I imagine Pinterest is at least partly to blame, but somewhere along the way I have become obsessed with aprons. I don’t normally wear an apron when I’m in the kitchen. I got one as a wedding gift, and it was the only one I had. I…
My brother and his wife are due to have their first baby at the end of March. They are expecting a baby boy, who will be our first nephew on my side of the family. I can’t wait to meet him. My brother decided on an awesome theme for the baby’s nursery: Super Mario Bros.…
As things have turned out this year, I’m probably not going to be making as many Christmas treats and goodies as I usually do. Nevertheless, I’ve found a few fun and crafty things to do. Before I share this year’s adventures, however, I need to take a moment to honor some crafts of the past.…
It’s hard to believe that it’s already that time of year again – time for the beauty of the autumn leaves, the crisp air, cider mills, and of course: pumpkins. I had some of my own pumpkins grow in my garden this year. Unfortunately, they came July thru September – a little early for my…
We recently inherited some new bedroom furniture from my in-laws. I’m actually pretty excited about it because it’s one of those convertible sets where the “bed” can become either a crib or a full-sized bed. So, when we need the use of a crib, we have one already. And, in the meantime, we finally have…
I really do. Pumpkins, cornucopias, the smell of freshly fallen or even burning leaves. Dressing up and being goofy on Halloween. Fresh pressed apple cider and donuts. Plus, we happen to live in one of the most beautiful states during the early weeks of fall. The leaves in Michigan are magnificent! They were a little…