Holidays

Every Christmas, I make the same cookie recipes.  I’m sure I’m not alone in this.  I love each one and have no intention of stopping this tradition.  However, every year I also am tempting by the intriguing new recipes from Bon Appetit, Martha Stewart Living, my old Gourmet’s, and every other picture at the checkout ...

On the first day of Christmas… Salt dough.  We all know it.  We all used it in elementary school or at home (thanks,mom!).  For my family, salt dough meant Christmas ornaments in the shape of little bears representing different years with changing interests.  My family still makes fun of me for the little bear ornament I ...

If you’re like me, you see things all the time in stores and in magazines that you could totally make.  This year, with the handcrafted movement ascending to even greater heights, I’ve seen tons.  The decorations are mostly over-priced versions of  popular Christmas-time silhouettes.  A lot are actually made out of good materials so it’s ...

SO, Miss F and I were looking for a quick project one day.  I had just bought these wreaths for $3 at Joanns.  I knew I wanted to make a banner because banners are awesome.  I make a banner every few weeks for all sorts of things.  If you’re like me, you have a few ...

Yes, I love ocean spray too.  In fact, I have always preferred it and have even been known to buy a few extra cans to open when the company leaves.  I don’t think any of us can explain it.  Who would have ever thought that any food with ridges on it would be appealing? We ...