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I grew up loving the movie Gone with the Wind. I named my pet bunny after the character, Ashley. I quoted the lines constantly and I read the book over and over again. It’s in those pages that I was first introduced to the herb, lemon verbena. In the book, Ellen O’Hara (Scarlett O’Hara’s mother) loved the fragrance of this herb. And Scarlett always remembered her mother by this scent. As an adult with my own herb garden, lemon verbena … continued…
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I was recently shopping in a store with lots of antiques and homemade pieces and came across a beautiful bulletin board that I just had to replicate and share. The piece I originally saw used an antique picture frame, minus the picture, and was hugely expensive. But what was so cool about the whole piece is that where the picture and glass once were, there was chicken wire with small clips holding memorabilia. I immediately thought of my kids and … continued…
It’s April and many of you aren’t even thinking about hummingbirds. In fact, your gardens probably aren’t up and growing yet. But while our spring thoughts are just beginning, hummingbirds are already migrating north and will be arriving at your house any day. But, let me back up and start with the basics. I live in the Midwest, so Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are the species I see. (Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are beautiful with a metallic type of green on their backs and … continued…
Every year I like to start a few of my plants from seeds; it’s rewarding, it gives me a jump on the season and my kids think it’s cool to watch the little plants grow. But, one thing it can be; is expensive. Yes. I know lots of people talk about seed starting being inexpensive. But, once you buy the pots (sometimes in varying sizes), soil, seeds, lights and other odds and ends, you can rack up quite a bill. … continued…
Let me just say, I love Easter. I have since I was a kid. There’s just something about finding a basket full of goodies and running around hunting for eggs. Speaking of eggs, I stepped up my game and have been trying new dyeing and decorating techniques; and I’d like to share a few. Let me preface this by saying I hard boil all my eggs first. You can use whatever method you prefer. I do it the way my … continued…
On a recent trip through IKEA, my husband and I came up with a great solution for our kids to put together and display their Lego projects. On background, I should explain that my girls love the Lego Friends series. I think it’s great too! My kids are occupied for hours enjoying and playing while also learning. But, once they’re done, there’s usually an issue about what to do with what they’ve built. The premise behind the Lego Friends is … continued…
It’s funny because as an adult, Valentine’s Day is fun, yes. But as a kid, Valentine’s Day is REALLY FUN! My kids love it. They’ve got to pick out the best cards, which the last few years, have included small trinkets like Silly Bands and themed erasers. Filling out the cards is a whole exciting process. And then, there are the decorations. Again, as an adult, I really don’t need any. But, as a kid, decorations are a must have. … continued…
Did your favorite blog post make this list? If not, please share the link in the comments section below. Top New Recipes: 1. Laura’s Lean Beef One Skillet Meal http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/lauras-lean-beef-one-skillet-meal/ 2. Slow cooker Italian Beef With Porcini Mushrooms http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/slow-cooker-italian-beef/ 3. Oktoberfest Laura’s Lean Beef Beer Stew http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/oktoberfest-lauras-lean-beef-beer-stew/ 4. Hobo “Stew” http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/hobo-stew/ 5. Baked Cheeseburgers http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/lauras-lean-beef-baked-cheeseburger/ 6. Spaghetti and Meatball “Muffins” http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/lauras-lean-beef-spaghetti-and-meatball-muffins/ 7. Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Topping http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/cottage-pie-with-sweet-potato-topping/ 8. Triple Decker Meatloaf http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/triple-decker-meatloaf/ 9. Fat Tuesday Jambalaya http://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/fat-tuesday-jambalaya/ … continued…
My girls love to make pompoms. Over the summer, they took a pompom making class and had a blast making adorable pompom animals. Now they’ve expanded their repertoire into making pompom wreaths to decorate their bedroom. They got this idea from my Bernat yarn newsletter and I think it’s a great craft for cold January days; it’s easy and it’ll keep the kids busy while they’re stuck indoors. For this craft, you may not have to make a special trip … continued…
January 19th is National Popcorn Day; a day I think is pretty interesting considering my kids love popcorn. They love to have it air popped, popped on the stove in a skillet or in fancy snack bags from the store. Whenever their friends come over to spend the night, popcorn and movies are almost a ritual. It’s not just the folks in our household that love popcorn, according to the National Popcorn Board, it’s a national obsession. Americans today consume … continued…
