Counted Crosstich is what I’m talking about. Have you ever heard of it or done it? I remember back when I was a little girl my mom and older sister working on projects of this sort. I learned how and even did some nice pieces, but nothing like they did! Just a couple of weeksContinue reading “Stitching with Crosses”
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It was a Dark and Stormy Night…Challenge
I am challenging you to come up with a funny, scary, or some other emotion, ending for this very famous beginning line! It is the “It was a Dark and Stormy Night Challenge!” Here is my entry: “It was a dark and stormy night.” She had forgotten to put up her car windows. Darn! So,Continue reading “It was a Dark and Stormy Night…Challenge”
Muffin Top? And Bottom Too!
Banana – Raspberry Muffins 10 overripe bananas 4 large eggs 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. baking powder 3 cups tapioca starch 2 cups millet flour 1 Tbsp. xanthan gum 1 package fresh raspberries (about 2/3 of a cup) Preheat oven to 375° F. Line your muffin pans withContinue reading “Muffin Top? And Bottom Too!”
Six Word Story #22
“Where are you?” No one answered.
It’s National Dress Your Pet Up Day 2022!
Who doesn’t like adorable pups dressed to impress, or at least to put up with their humans? As you may or may not be aware, we have three little ones: Ducky, or Dr. Donald Mallard, our big boy Morkiepoo (Maltese, Yorkie, and Poodle mix) at 10 pounds; Delilah, our big girl Maltipoo (Maltese and PoodleContinue reading “It’s National Dress Your Pet Up Day 2022!”
A Promise for Friday
Ok. I know I don’t usually post on Fridays, but I couldn’t resist. The reason? It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Yes, I have one of those amazing calendars that tells you all of these special days! My plan is to get lots of cute pics of the pups and share them right hereContinue reading “A Promise for Friday”
Finding the Big “F”
What on earth am I talking about? Why, forgiveness, of course! How do you find the ability to forgive? Why can’t I just forgive and forget? Well, for me, as possibly for you too, forgiveness is a process. I used to come down the front steps and hold onto the railing, getting irritated when theContinue reading “Finding the Big “F””
Six Word Story #21
All of this will end soon.
What is Your Favorite?
We were having a discussion, Child #’s 2, 3, and I (child #3 being home sick from school today) regarding our favorite foods. Child #2 didn’t want to say. I’m like “Why not? Mine is chocolate.” She replied that hers was not. I couldn’t believe it! We come from a long line of incredible chocoholics.Continue reading “What is Your Favorite?”
Where Does Your Mind Go When the Wind Whips?
One of the first things I think of when the cold wind whips through the trees, is that I’m so very grateful for my warm home. Yes, I know it is not perfect. It may be very small, but it is not open to the elements. When the cold snow is swirling in the streetlightsContinue reading “Where Does Your Mind Go When the Wind Whips?”