Lately I've been feeling kind of...dumpy. It seems like my hair is in a ponytail 6 days a week and I've worn sweatpants all day more often than I care to admit. It got so bad that last Friday I painted my fingernails, which may not seem like a big deal to most of you,…
My favorite part of Thanksgiving is easily the next few days. Suddenly the refrigerator is full (if I'm lucky, this fullness includes a few slices of apple pie), and rather than cook full meal's from scratch, I get to improvise with dinner leftovers in the refrigerator. Something about dinner leftovers makes me feel challenged, though.…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Decorating with a seasonal wreath is a fast and easy way to celebrate the season. Wreaths are a great do-it-yourself project because they can be made from just about anything you can imagine. Don't forget that wreaths aren't only for your front door, but also…
You probably don't need to chase down the garbage man or go dumpster diving for your daily bread, but in a country where the average person wastes $600 of food every year, I can think of a few reasons you might want to figure out how to eat garbage. A good start to reducing food…
This month's Eat Well, Spend Less topic is summer produce! From making the most of a CSA share to preserving your harvest, we're covering a variety of topics. I thought about preparing my garden for most of the spring and early summer, but in the end we decided it was just "one more thing" on…
I try to make my gift-giving heartfelt. This means that my gifts are often also edible and homemade, and I try to stay away from the obvious chocolates, flowers and a card. I want my gift to really tell my mom or my mother-in-law or the new mom down the street that I took…
The tastes of Spring are upon us! As the days warm up and the season's produce starts to bloom, there are some delicious ways to take advantage of the first lovely bites of the growing season. Spring produce include Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocados, Carrots, Chives, Fava Beans, Mangoes, Peas, Potatoes, Rhubarb, and Spinach. Enjoy the good…
Spring is a great season for brunches. Whether you host one for Easter, a bridal shower for a glowing June bride, or for Mother's Day, brunch has the ability to be just late enough so you can sleep in and just early enough in the day that you can host and still enjoy the sunshine…
Dr. Seuss' birthday comes again this year on March 2nd, marking Read Across America, and reminding me of the singsong voice that is a cornerstone of many childhood reading lessons. His inspirational quotes are found here and there and everywhere (including my Christmas cards this year). It's the perfect reason to have a bit of…
Whether you're wrapping early this week or waiting until the last minute, here is a collection of printable gift tags to pretty up your gifts! Last week I shared partridge in a pear tree printable gift tags with you, but if those aren't your style, you're sure to find something you love in this collection,…