A Bunny Status Report

A Bunny Status Report

I haven’t been talking about our bunnies lately and it isn’t for a lack of things to say!! We have been busily getting them set up in a new, more secure spot! We started work on rebuilding & securing their area way back in the 

New Year’s Day and the 4th Anniversary

New Year’s Day and the 4th Anniversary

It is much easier for me to talk about food. Food pretty much does what I say and mostly tastes good. If I have a food fail, it isn’t a waste but a learning opportunity. All the while, it meets a basic need for my 

Gracie and the Curlformers

Gracie and the Curlformers

Several weeks ago ((during the Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale-palooza)) I came across the most curious curlers I have ever seen. My curiosity combined with a time-ticking half-off sale price left me no room for investigation or consideration. Yes, I feverishly clicked “buy it 

Food for a Year Black Friday Shop Sale!! All items on sale!

Food for a Year Black Friday Shop Sale!! All items on sale!

  Love big Black Friday deals like I do?! Shop the Shop – for some great deals.  It’s the perfect time to gather some great gifts at an excellent price! All items are at least 25% off, a few are 50%. 

Mini Birthday Cookie Sandwiches, with Homemade Birthday Cake Buttercream

Mini Birthday Cookie Sandwiches, with Homemade Birthday Cake Buttercream

Sigh. Gracie did it. She went and added another finger to her age – and to make matters worse, that particular finger is on her second hand.  Well, and I didn’t even mention the trifecta of heartache :: she lost her first tooth ((twice, that is 

An Heirloom Recipe, a Bit of Life & a 90th Birthday!

An Heirloom Recipe, a Bit of Life & a 90th Birthday!

When mom asked me to be thinking about what recipes we should make for snacks at grandma’s 90th birthday celebration, I immediately knew “the one” — the recipe that made me think of grandma every time I tasted it. Without a pause, I spouted out the 

Best Friend’s Perfect Pie Crust

Best Friend’s Perfect Pie Crust

For me, pie crust has always been one of those things that just NEVER worked out. At first, I thought it was the recipe. But after trying Ina’s and Ree’s, the Test Kitchen’s and Paula’s — even mom’s and grandma’s, I knew. It wasn’t them 

Farm Girl Fair Fun, Blessing, an Appointment & The Best Taco Dip EVER!

Farm Girl Fair Fun, Blessing, an Appointment & The Best Taco Dip EVER!

Whew, wow — what fun we had at the Farm Girl Fair! But the work to get ready for the FGF was intense — in a good & satisfying sort of way. Let me tell you all about it — and give you my favorite taco 

Half-Birthday Boy and Cookie Butter Crumble Topped Brownies.

Half-Birthday Boy and Cookie Butter Crumble Topped Brownies.

Before I share this yummy cookie butter crumble topped brownie recipe with you, let me first tell you why we celebrate the half-birthdays of my “little” herd. It all began on April 15, 2003; the day Baby Kade turned 6 months old. Well, actually – 

Homemade ((Quick)) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Homemade ((Quick)) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Whew! These back to school days are hard on this old gal. The clock seems to enjoy turning 5, just to see the look on my face as I realize this one, annoying truth: I have no plans for dinner. Blah.

Flash Labor Day Weekend Sale Going on at the SHOP

Flash Labor Day Weekend Sale Going on at the SHOP

Yay! Let’s have a sale! Over at the shop, new items are being “FLASH” posted throughout the weekend. All of these items are $10 and under! Also,

Time to shop!

Time to shop!

If you haven’t checked out my shop lately ((or ever)) — now would be a great time! I just stocked it up with some of our recent finds: like the vintage, silver-plated individual salt and pepper shakers pictured above!! Here is a little peek into