My daughter came up with this brilliant idea all on her own. She is very creative and great at organizing. When I bought this box at a local flea market, I wasn't exactly sure how I would I would use it, but it was a great deal and I liked the wood.It has a cross section in the … [Read more...] about Pretty and Useful
homemaking
Putting by: Spaghetti Sauce
I love the old term, putting by.Putting by the harvest, stocking up and preserving for another time.Yesterday I 'put by' the first of the spaghetti sauce for the year.I used up some of last years tomatoes in a new way.This is one way you can stretch your vegetables even … [Read more...] about Putting by: Spaghetti Sauce
Is your home welcoming to others?
One thing I remember growing up is that I loved my home. I would have rather that everyone come to MY house than me go to theirs. My home was a place that welcomed others. My Mom was really good making others feel at home at our house, so as a kid that's what happened. Friends … [Read more...] about Is your home welcoming to others?
A family favorite ~Baked Oatmeal~
I was thinking of making a new series, not weekly... but more of a whenever the mood strikes me and I think about it kind of series. Because, I can not guarantee the mood to always strike weekly. It's just how I roll.Anyways, what I was thinking of was sharing with you things my … [Read more...] about A family favorite ~Baked Oatmeal~
Basket Storage
Good Morning!I am so happy to be up and about this morning. Eager to embrace the work of the day!Do you remember when I posted about taking out the dishwasher?I wanted the space and wanted to save on our water and power output?I also wanted to have memories with my children the … [Read more...] about Basket Storage
