Author Archives: Becky
How To Make A Baby Blanket
Does your little one have a favorite blanket? My teenagers did and their favorite blankies are tucked away for them. I have been sewing a lot of baby blankets lately for friends and family members that are having babies. I … Continue reading
How To Make A Snowman Ornament From A Can Lid
I am always on the lookout for cute unbreakable Christmas ornaments. I also love to craft. When I purchased a Pampered Chef smooth edge can opener I knew that this product was going to help me make some cute ornaments … Continue reading
How To Make A Pet Bed
My friend Marty was chatting with me on facebook awhile back, and she was very excited to let me know about a craft that she tried. She stuffed an old duvet cover with used plastic shopping bags, tied it off … Continue reading
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca, try saying that 5 times fast! We like to eat vegetarian meals, especially during the summer months. The vegetables are in abundance during this time of year. This is the best time to get your kids to try … Continue reading
Reasons to Visit the Library
In my dream home, I have always imagined having a library. I dream of a room filled with floor to ceiling bookshelves, big comfy chairs and even a fire place, a place where you can lose yourself in a book. … Continue reading
KindleTouch: Review -To Kindle or Not to Kindle…That is the Question!
I love everything that a book has to offer. I love the story and the places a book can take you. I love the weight of a book in my hand. I love the feel of the paper. I even … Continue reading
How to Make Rainbow Cupcakes
I wanted to make some cupcakes for a little girl in our church, it was her birthday. I did not know what her favorite cupcake was so I thought that I couldn’t go wrong with Rainbow Cupcakes. Boy, was I … Continue reading
How to Make a Bubble Wand and Homemade Bubbles
We had family in town last weekend and beautiful weather, so I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to make bubble wands and homemade bubbles. I have not done this in years so I was looking forward to … Continue reading
Baking Powder Biscuits
Whenever family comes into town to visit they demand that my husband makes biscuits. They are thick biscuits that have plenty of room for butter and my mom’s homemade jam! I have decided to share this recipe so that you … Continue reading
Pancakes for Dinner!
We just celebrated National Pancake Day! IHOP even gets in on the celebration and offers free pancakes all day long. We love to eat pancakes at our house! I knew that I wanted to make some, the question was for … Continue reading
Amazing Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake – Yum!
I don’t know about you, but I like to find occasions to celebrate. My son was participating in his high school pops concert, and we like to have a little celebration after the concert. I always seem to have the … Continue reading
Easy Homemade Pizza Dough
One of my son’s favorite foods is Pizza. When he has his friends over this is what we like to make. The kids like to make their own creations, it is filling (hard to achieve with teenagers who are bottomless … Continue reading
Is It Possible To Live Without Media?
The other day I was looking around at my family. My son was playing a video game on the computer, my husband was watching Netflix on the TV, and I was upstairs doing something on my laptop. We were spending … Continue reading
How to make a Plastic Bag Holder
I don’t know about you, but I have a ton of plastic shopping bags that I do not want to throw away. I know that you are not supposed to put them in the recycling container because it jams up … Continue reading
Monster Cookies (Can be Gluten Free)
I am with Cookie Monster, I LOVE cookies. They are the best when they are still warm from the oven. I especially love cookies with oats, peanut butter and M&M’s in them. This is the time of year for baking … Continue reading
How to Give a Friend a Heart Attack – A Paper One!
It is getting to be that time of year where we want to express our love to those who are near and dear to our hearts. There are so many ways that we can show that love. We can tell … Continue reading
How to make a Soft and Comfy Rag Quilt
I love rag quilts! They are so easy to make and when the seams fray they are so soft. Once you feel one you will want one for your very own. They make wonderful gifts for almost any occasion. Right … Continue reading
New Years Resolutions – are we keeping them or setting ourselves up for disappointment?
According to the dictionary, a resolution is the act of resolving or determining upon an action or a course of action. This is the time of year that we reflect on ways that we can improve ourselves or our quality … Continue reading
Good for You Chocolate Chip Cookies! (with beans, shhh)
I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that there is no way that good for you and chocolate chip cookie belong in the same sentence! Well let me tell you these cookies not only have some healthy ingredients … Continue reading
How To Make Salt Dough
I needed to make some salt dough for a children’s class at church. The recipe that was included in the lesson book was different than the one that I have been using for years. I usually make salt dough rather … Continue reading
Christmas Traditions – Those we want to keep and others we don’t!
Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, we all have some holiday traditions. In our family, we have a few favorites and one, in particular, that keeps happening even though we would like it to stop. Involve the Kids in Decorating … Continue reading
Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Some of my favorite memories are making homemade Christmas ornaments with my children. Here are a few ideas that you may want to use with your children. Not to mention, homemade ornaments make wonderful gifts for grandparents, teachers and friends. … Continue reading
How to Make a Paper Angel Ornament
I love a Christmas tree that has a variety of ornaments. My tree has all of the kids’ homemade ornaments from years past, and some new ones (because they were broken when our tree would come crashing to the ground). … Continue reading
Surprising Favorite Gifts – Not All About the $$$
For the last couple of years we seem to struggle with money during the Christmas season. I know that some things we can change about this and some we have no control over. I have two teenagers and as we … Continue reading