I have LONG been a fan of the glorious benefits of nature, and sunshine…of just being outside. Just ask our children about that! Whether it means digging in the garden, just sitting “idle” watching clouds, or laying in the grass, watching the tiny inhabitants do their thing, I love it! Being outside cures a multitude…
Favorite books. You know how it is….your child wants you to read THIS book….for the thousandth time. You can either roll your eyes and sigh, and vote for a different one, OR you can happily snuggle in and start reading! All Books Are Not Created Equal! NEWS FLASH: Some children’s books are fun to read…
At the end of winter, around the middle of March, our fickle cat Geronimo’s long beautiful wig becomes a matty mess. It’s a horrible, miserable thing for him, and for anyone who pets him! All year long, until then, he has very nice, attractive feline fur, and then BOOM, it’s not! And let it be…
As I’ve said before, I LOVE easy recipes! This easy lasagna recipe checks the box! I will say that I am not Italian, so, to all those Italian cooks out there, who love to simmer sauce for hours, and such…..you might not want to read this–it’s probably not authentic! BUT, it still fits the bill…
Did you know that here on the high plains, spring doesn’t really have a lot to do with the weather? The very FIRST sign that spring is coming, is NOT the beautiful crocus! No, it’s not the sunshiney, cheery daffodils. Nor the intoxicatingly fragrant Hyacinths. No, spring is not announced here in the heartland by…
At the risk of sounding like your mother, I’m going to share this with you….. I read a quote awhile back. The kind that hit home-in a good way and just made me happy deep down inside. I have no idea where I saw it, (on my phone somewhere, no doubt) or who said it,…
Have you noticed how much a carton of Greek yogurt is at the store lately? Or, actually anytime? It is expensive! But the problem is that I LOVE it, but my pocket book doesn’t! Do you have that problem too? Here is a basic, simple homemade yogurt recipe that anyone–and yes, I mean anyone- can…
Dough has had her chicks for a little over 4 weeks, now! Go here for the beginning of the story! It’s been so fun to watch them grow! I said I’d give you updates on them, so here goes! We had them in our little brooder house for the first month, and Dough was getting…
What’s NOT to love?–Chocolate drizzled fresh strawberries, on top of almond flavored cream cheese!?! My drizzle didn’t behave very well on this pie (below), but it certainly didn’t harm the taste of it! This recipe, like most favorites, LOOKS and IS well-used! I love to look at other peoples recipes for just that reason–to see…
It always happens–especially when you are bringing deviled eggs to a potluck! And even though you have tried one of the many tricks for easy peeling of fresh, boiled eggs, your eggs fall to pieces when you go to peel them! Frustrating!! The problem is egg-xaggerated when you have your own eggs, because they haven’t…
