Here’s a few simple non-tech ways to remember Christmas: If you have a real Christmas tree, cut off a little part of the stump and record the date on it.  It’s easiest to do this right before putting it in water after purchasing the tree […]

I love this time between Christmas and New Years – The kids are off school, sleeping in late. The presents are all opened and put away. Concerts are over (four in one week!).  The rush of last minute shopping and wrapping and decorating, done!  Leftovers […]

Here’s another recipe for last minute gift giving (and healthy too!): Granola 5 c. oatmeal (old fashioned) 1/4 c. vegetable oil (or canola oil) 1/2 c. honey 1/2 c. pure maple syrup 1  1/2 c. toasted coconut 1 c. sunflower seeds 1/4 c. sesame seeds […]

Here’s an easy recipe for last minute gift giving: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bon Bons 1/2 c. butter (room temperature) 1 1/4 c. peanut butter (chunky) 2 c. powdered sugar 1 package graham crackers (crushed) 1/4 c. raisins (chopped fine) 1/4 c. chopped walnuts one package […]

Since my car was at the mechanic’s for a couple of days this week I turned my attention towards homemade gifts. In particular I’ve had a wool sweater that I’ve been wanting to upcycle into slippers. I’ve had this sweater for so long that I […]

We had a great time this past weekend in Hope,NJ. The weather was wonderful and record numbers of people turned out for the Christmas festivities in this quaint New Jersey town. We were very busy but happy to see some familiar faces and meet new […]

Well it has been a busy time for us –  sewing, painting, planting, crafting, in preparation for this weekend’s Christmas Craft Market in Hope, New Jersey.  My husband took off from work this week to help me finish up some furniture projects and help care […]