We’ve been back to our favorite local farm and picked a couple of baskets full of huge, fabulous blackberries! It seems like forever since they were last in season. Time for an amazing Seedless Blackberry Cobbler! We went early, it’s… Read moreSeedless Blackberry Cobbler
When I was a kid, I remember seeing Dad’s work clothes coming back from the dry cleaner – crisp, collared dress shirts on wire hangers, tucked neatly away beneath billowy tents of plastic. Mom saved all the… Read moreHow To Make Macrame Hangers
July Gardening Tips Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies, but it can be a lot of work if you don’t stay on top of all your plants and flowers. I love starting new flowerpots and planting different types of… Read moreWhat Does Your Garden Need in July
My husband got a flagpole and some new flags for Christmas. It took us until the end of March to pick a spot in our yard, dig a hole, and install the pole in our yard. Old Glory is finally flying!… Read moreAmerican Flag Etiquette
Thanks to Whole Foods for this amazing guest post. These are some yummy ideas! When I was a child, my family frequently made long road trips to visit family members peppered around the Midwest. The novelty of pit stops at… Read moreHomemade Snacks for Summer Roadtrips
S’mores bring back three vivid memories for me. Not surprisingly, they all involve family. Camping at the beach growing up and making s’mores while trying to keep the seagulls away from the graham crackers, and the sand out of the… Read more2 Easy Twists on S’mores: Nostalgia-Inducing Goodness and S’mOREOS!
My brother called me a couple of days ago. Seeing his number on the caller ID generally puts me in “what happened and is everyone ok” mode. Not that he never calls, but he doesn’t usually call without a pretty… Read moreLouisiana Crawfish Bawl…OK, Boil
It’s just gorgeous! This easy pavlova dessert can be on your table tonight! I recently celebrated my 50th birthday and asked my daughter to make me a pavlova. I’ve never tried one and I’ve always admired how delicate and pretty… Read moreEasy Pavlova – The Most Beautiful and Simple Summer Dessert
It used to be that decorations for the 4th of July consisted of sparklers, lemonade, streamers, fireflies, dirty feet, an ice cream churn and something made with red Jello and Cool Whip. It was pretty awesome! There are so many creative… Read more12 Easy Patriotic Crafts for Kids
It’s that time of year when fresh vegetables are plentiful. You may even be harvesting some from your own garden! Here’s one of our favorite ways to eat eggplant. Fresh herbs are best with this recipe, but if you don’t… Read moreGrilled Eggplant with Fresh Herbs