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 third recipe, Molasses Cookies, is another family favorite. These
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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!
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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, antique shops and much more. Plenty to keep the whole
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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 vintage cards. Upon closer inspection at home however, I discovered
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 using red toile fabric. Even though toile is not as
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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 a ready supply for next to nothing. These also make
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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 carolers, chestnuts roasting on open fires and nearby Christmas Tree
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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 up at yard sales and thrift shops during the year.
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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 but it could be done now when you take it
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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 galore! With the passing of my brother Jonathan in October,
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