• Rustic Thanksgiving Banner

    You’ll love this rustic Thanksgiving Banner that will add just the right touch to your Holiday decoration. Supplies are readily available, especially if you have a book you’ve already read, a pair of scissors, and the templates I’ve provided below! Supplies needed: Directions: 1: Print the template below. Cut out the triangle template and place…

  • November’s Featured Patterns

    It’s November (already!) And it already seems like Halloween was a distant past. I’m sure many are briefly thinking about Thanksgiving while their focus is mostly on Christmas. With that in mind, you’ll want to start your larger projects now while there’s time and switch to smaller items to crochet during December. Are you looking…

  • Weekly Menu 11-3-25

    *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read my privacy policy for more details. Halloween was a success!  The kids loved the maze, and many came back to repeat the experience several times.  Parents appreciated the work that went into creating something the kids obviously loved.  I must admit that after a full…

  • Weekly Menu 10-27-25

    It’s Halloween week!  I’m sure for many, there will be Halloween parties at school, lots of treats, and plenty of baking.  Even for empty-nesters like us, there will be baking and goodies.  In fact, I plan to set up a table in our driveway and have snacks and baked goods for anyone who’d like some. …

  • Life on the Road Series 2021

    To start Life on the Road from the beginning, start here! Olallieberries, Wine Tasting Beach Style, & New Friends San Luis Obispo County, California (The Central Coast)San Simeon State ParkEarth Date: 8/16/21 – 8/19/21 What we visited and did: San Simeon State Park: Home to two campgrounds — San Simeon Creek Campground and Washburn Primitive…

  • Fried Rice

    When we were stationed in Hawaii, I learned to cook a few Asian influenced dishes that we came to love.  Although it’s been years since I last made pansit or lumpia, I still occasionally make fried rice to pair with Asian dishes.  You have options…everyone likes those! It’s one of those recipes that vary depending…

  • Weekly Menu 10-20-25

    It’s that time again, you know, holiday meal planning.  For Halloween, we like to greet trick-or-treaters and their parents by sitting out front to hand out candy.  This year will be no different, though we plan to hand out candy once they’ve gone through the maze.  Still, I like to have something warm to drink…