After being off work for over a week during the holidays, heading to work last Wednesday morning was nothing short of brutal. Until I came to the bend in the road. I’m pretty sure I audibly gasped when I made the turn and saw this more-than-amazing sight. These pictures are pretty, but don’t come close … Read More
What is it?
Can you identify the item pictured below? Is it a … a) sock darner b) marracha c) herb masher d) tart tamper If you guessed (a) sock darner you are correct! The domestic diva showed up today. I rocked this little gadget and darned 15 socks! By my calculations, I figure around $35 was … Read More
Pinterest time!
Finally. Made something I saw on Pinterest! This one is a no-brainer for me. I like to keep (or at least upcycle) the Christmas cards we receive. In past years I’ve cut the tops off the cards to use as gift tags. Like I did here last year. Today I made books with the … Read More
Christmas Eve 2012
Bright and early on Christmas Eve day three kiddos came to spend the day with us While their momma and daddy were at work We had fun playing trains, dolls, legos and sledding and four-wheelin’ Then they went home to get ready for church. We got ready for church too. Then hit up the 4:30 … Read More
Ready? Or not?
Ready? Or not? Ready. I’m more “ready” than I’ve ever been. Baking done. Gifts wrapped. I am not going to be sewing or crafting until the wee hours of the morning tonight. Or even on Christmas Eve. Our boy came home for a few days today. After dinner tonight, Nate made fudge. His grandma’s recipe. … Read More
Teachers
“Five days a week, we teach your kids. That means we educate your kids. Play with your kids. Discipline your kids. Joke with your kids. Console your kids. Praise your kids. Question your kids. Beat our heads up against a wall about your kids. Gush over your kids. Laugh with your kids. Worry about your … Read More
Best Molasses Cookies
Somehow yesterday escaped without my getting this promised recipe posted! Even if you don’t like molasses, I’ll bet you will like these cookies! Not a fan of raisins? No problem, you can skip them. I make half with and half without raisins. Mr. D and I like the raisins, the kiddos not so much. Bake … Read More
New lighting!
We started Phase I of the kitchen/great room remodel at The Cottage this week! It’s amazing how little changes/improvements can make such a huge difference in a room. On Wednesday we had an electrician add some can lighting. Two lights over the fireplace. Five lights in the kitchen … and two over the entry … Read More