Pumpkin Spice Tarts

Pumpkin Spice Tarts

Today is October 31st. As I sit here, drinking my coffee and savoring this delicious pumpkin spice tart I baked last night, I’m reflecting on this past month and the significance that this day brings to so many Americans.  Growing up, my siblings and I were not...
Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards

Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards

My friend Gale has her Master’s degree in silk screening and print making.  Say what?  Yes you read correctly, a Master’s degree.  That is why I think she is the perfect person to teach me (and you) how to make your very own stamps so you can make your...
New Year’s Resolutions for 2013

New Year’s Resolutions for 2013

It’s officially 2013! Happy New Year! Now is the time when we are supposed to make some resolutions in our lives to better us for the coming year. I have never made an official New Year’s resolution list before now, but I feel it is necessary for me to do...
Ginger Bread House Party

Ginger Bread House Party

Last weekend we hosted a make-your-own ginger bread house party.  It was so much fun!!  I purchased ginger bread cookie mix from our local grocery store, and some ginger bread house cookie cutters from Amazon.  I rolled out the dough, cut the frames of each house,...
DIY Place Settings: Put a Cork in it

DIY Place Settings: Put a Cork in it

I’m a big fan of throwing fancy dinner parties.  I love getting together with friends and family to celebrate, no matter what the occasion.  With the holidays right around the corner, people are bound to gather around the table over a warm meal to give thanks...