I had so much fun leading a Food Demo for a  group staying at Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center yesterday.  Two of the recipes that I demonstrated are already on our blog. You can check out Homemade Granola here and Pumpkin Pie Cake here. The […]

We spent the day in Hope, NJ, setting up for the two-day craft show that starts tomorrow.  We still have some tweaking to do in the morning but here are a few shots of of our display: Hope to see you in Hope!

The 36th Annual Hope Christmas Craft Market is only one week away and Debra and I are busy preparing all kinds of homemade items for this special weekend.  We love the way this town does Christmas!  Besides over 200 local artisans, there’s also food, carolers, […]

Rather than throwing out all those Christmas cards, here’s an idea for upcycling them into beautiful paper spheres. I paid $3 at a local thrift shop for this collection of Christmas cards. I was so proud of myself for not buying new and recycling these […]

Chair cozies are a simple sewing project and an affordable way to give your dining room a whole new look.  They can be made to fit any style dining chair, even those with arms. I made them for my dining chairs a few years ago […]

I’m always on the lookout for crafts that my grade-school age children and I can do together.  This is a simple, fun activity to upcycle those inexpensive Christmas balls that you probably already have laying around the house.  If not, local thrift stores should have […]

Debra and I are so excited to once again be a part of the annual Hope Christmas Craft Market in Hope, NJ. We will be back on the stage in the old Community Center. Besides over 200 crafters, there’s also various antique shops, restaurants, strolling […]

Elizabeth and I are busy, busy, busy  getting ready for the Hope Christmas Craft Market held each year in Hope, NJ, during the first weekend in December. One of my projects has been to upcycle old metal frames into trays and chalkboards.  I  picked several […]

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 […]