Welcome to my current dessert obsession. It's a healthy re-creation of my all-time favorite childhood dessert, oatmeal bars with a chocolate topping. I made them ALL THE TIME as a teenager. I've been playing around recently to bring back my "old favorite", but with a healthy...
My Mom died a couple of weeks ago after a 10 year journey with Alzheimer’s. The disease stole so much from her sweet, precious life. Memory loss is truly heartbreaking. Chances are you know someone who has also walked this path, because Alzheimer's along with...
So many craft projects, so little time! Do you feel me? How am I going to fit all this fun into my tiny little lifetime? Well, here's another one. A whole new category. MOSAIC TILES! I know. So sorry! ;) Today, we are dropping in...
Hey gang, here's a fun recipe to fool your not-so-healthy-food-loving kids or spouse. If that's a thing in your world. This chocolate and banana protein shake is really delicious and no one will ever guess how clean and healthy it is. I love to recall...
You really have to hand it to Betsy Ross. She knew what she was doing. The American Flag design is so simple, yet so distinctive and also open to beautiful interpretations. Do I sound patriotic? Well, yes I am! Gather up your favorite kids or girlfriends,...
I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner. This tablecloth construction method is idiot proof, super fast, and easy. No sewing is required, which makes this project an easy choice for your next shindig. In the past if I were planning a special gathering, I'd...
Today's recipe is inspired by a nut butter that I 'd heard about and had to try from Manna Organics, called Organic Nut Butter Dark Chocolate Pecan. I found it on Amazon (affiliate link), but you can also purchase from Whole Foods or from the...
This chain store is chock-full of great resources for arts, crafts, sewing and home decor. ...
SR Harris. Oh lordy, kids. This fabric store is awesome! I get alittle giddy going there, so I usually go alone, I wouldn’t want to embarrass myself. ;) Fabric and Notions For starters, there is a diverse selection of fabrics for both clothing, quilting, crafts and home;...
Sometimes just getting started is the hardest part. Am I right? There is a project that I put off for years, much to the dismay of my patient husband. A bench seat cushion cover for a nine foot window seat in my office. It was...
Well hello and happy spring green to you! Are ya'll looking to try something new in this beautiful season? Let it be this project. My girlfriends and I meet on the semi-regular to work on creative projects together. We lovingly call this Craft Night. Could we...
Meet Lucia. My friend, neighbor, and young craft phenom! She reminds me of myself (but better) at her age. I'd like to believe if I had grown up with the plethora of today's resources, that I'd have dived in with wild abandon like she does!...
These delicious morsels are on current rotation in my kitchen. Long-term rotation actually. Why? Super healthy, delicious, crave control! Need I say more? Each protein ball is loaded with ALL the good stuff but quick and easy to make, because no baking is required. You will...
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...