When I saw this Chocolate Peanut Butter on Stacy Makes Cents, I knew I had to make some for my husband. He loves peanut butter and anything that goes with peanut butter. The original recipe from Smitten Kitchen called for roasting your own peanuts. While I usually have almonds and pecans on hand, I don't... Continue Reading →
The day after Thanksgiving found our family in the kitchen peeling the paper off of old crayons to recycle into new crayons to give away to families in need. The kids were enthusiastic with a project they could help with. We ended up making many different shapes for various groups. Today, I am offering some... Continue Reading →
Mystery, paranormal talents, and romance - Laura Anne Gilman's book, Tricks of the Trade, has it all. The third in a series, not all of the characters are as well developed as one might like, but they may very well have been addressed in previous books.. Luckily, we do see some growth with the main... Continue Reading →
Holidays, regardless of which you may celebrate, are fast approaching. Companies have added convenient reminders, in the event that you've forgotten, in the forms of mass marketing ads in print, on television, on the radio. Stores place products in positions to attract impulse shoppers. In the event that you are uncertain what to buy a... Continue Reading →
Please join us for a monthly blog carnival focusing on families and creativity. Families, Create! is a blog carnival with a purpose: we want your family to get creative and have fun! Read below for details on the November carnival, and check out the main carnival page for upcoming themes in 2011. (Check out January,... Continue Reading →
Eric Carle's Dragons, Dragons is a wonderful collection of mythical creatures with poems from a myriad of authors, appealing to children (and adults) of all ages. Carle's signature artwork perfectly compliments the beautiful prose, bringing these imaginative words to life and inspiring creativity in both writing and art. Since the November theme for Families Create was rhyme and... Continue Reading →
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake: A Novel, by debut author Jenny Wringfield, is a heart felt book about the Moses family. With well-developed characters and descriptive prose, Wringfiled embraces the reader amidst a Southern family in which everyone has his/her own strengths and weaknesses. Where many books pit right against wrong, The Homecoming of Samuel Lake not... Continue Reading →
This post is part of The Gratitude Challenge hosted by Let's Take the Metro. Around this time of year, posts of gratitude start cropping up. It's a time to be thankfulfor things. It isn't as though people aren't thankful during other times of the year. Our focus is merely amplified during this season, as harvests are finished... Continue Reading →
My older daughter likes clothes that are hip(py) and cool, so the scrap-happy celebration hat seemed perfect for her. She picked out the colors, and I varied the stripes and purl rows to make it a bit more funky. The baggy shape will grow with her. The wrist warmers I previously made her match the... Continue Reading →
I received this beautiful fresh fruit tart in an allergy friendly dessert. I made flourless chocolate torte with dark chocolate ganache to give away. In comparison, my presentation was sorely lacking.
living peacefully with children 