Chocolate spoons the extra special touch to a cup of hot cocoaHere is the story of how I came to make Chocolate Spoons every year. I always enjoy the flavor combinations. Every Winter, I make my favorite hot cocoa mix so that we can make a cup to get warm after enjoying the snow. A spoonful of cocoa mix has occasionally made its way into a cup of coffee. It is a great-tasting mocha latte. Soon, ... View Post
December Musings – Dreaming of Home
Dreaming of Home: the Beginning ThoughtsSo why are my December musings dreaming of Home? The end of the year unquestionably leads to the start of a new one, a time for changes – for aspiration. Most of us started the year with aspirations or resolutions to lose weight, slow down, or stop smoking. So, as we end the year, I was thinking about my dreams for the new year. I realized all my ideas were ... View Post
Handmade Fall Leaf Notecards
This year, I have been gathering vibrant leaves on my morning walks. *A side note on why - our recently retired and adopted greyhound, Rosie, likes to take “sniff” walks. We saunter while she sniffs every blade of grass. I had time to find and pick up leaves to pass the minutes ~ wink & smile. Bringing them home I decided to put them in books to flatten, press, and dry. I didn’t know what I ... View Post
Thanks for Giving an Annual Tradition
Giving Thanks to the Extra-Ordinary People in Our Lives.This Thanksgiving, I'm going to ask one thing of you. It is Giving Thanks to the ordinary, extra-ordinary people in our lives and writing to those special people who have helped us in big or little ways. It is something that I found that I enjoy. Giving thanks is my annual tradition. I will write one letter to a person in November. Let them ... View Post
Life as Art
I wanted to share this picture and quote by Helena Bonham Carter. As an illustration, it speaks to me about everyday life as art. Every day, we can celebrate our life in little ways. As I have said, it is “Loving the Ordinary.” I wish you all an extraordinary, lovely day.Don’t you like what it says – “Everything in life is art.” We create art daily if we take the time for the ordinary moments. The ... View Post
12+ Culinary Herbs to Grow
These are the culinary herbs to grow; I use them daily in my cooking. I have a spot in my garden for them, so I can run out and snip as needed. If you have any questions or need further information, hop over to our Facebook group. Growing culinary herbs is fun and easy.Perennial Culinary HerbsThese culinary herbs grow back every year.1. Chives ~ Use the flowers and leaves singularly or together in ... View Post
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