Make a Leaf Press for Leaves and Flowers

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

Painted Pumpkins

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

Lavender Bath Bags

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