Peanut Butter Kisses are my absolute favorite cookie to make at Christmas time. My sister and I got together to bake Christmas cookies last weekend, and this is one of the first batches we made. But we actually had to make them twice. I’m not familiar with my sister’s kitchen, and when I meant to … Read more
Pressing leaves and flowers is a great way to preserve your summer or fall memories. After pressing your leaves or flowers they’re great to use on cards, in frames, for Thanksgiving placemats, or place cards, on Christmas ornaments, and in other keepsake items. You can press your flowers by placing them between the pages of … Read more
Painting pumpkins is my favorite way to decorate them. Less mess, and if you want to use the insides of the pumpkin for something else later you can still make some pumpkin pies, or pumpkin butter. If you’re looking for ideas to paint your own pumpkin, check out these painted pumpkins from our local pumpkin … Read more
There’s nothing better than a soothing oatmeal lavender bath after a stressful day. Here’s my favorite recipe for relieving that stress, and getting you relaxed for the night. Recipe for Lavender Bath Bags Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup dried lavender 6 muslin bags twine or ribbon How To Make It Mix the oatmeal and … Read more
If you’re a gardener you may have heard of Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Soap. I always have a bar on hand, a bar doesn’t cost much, usually under $2. Here are 3 uses I have for Fels-Naptha soap. 1. As a plant spray to get rid of aphids and other small bugs. I shred one to … Read more