Reluctant Entertainer

How to Personalize Store-Bought Desserts

A few weeks ago we were invited to 2 dinner parties, two nights in a row. What a treat! I didn’t have to cook. :) I love being invited...

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Beans

The Beauty of Summer and Bush’s Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad

This Bush’s Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad is a delightful summer salad full of summer vegetables! When our friends invited themselves over to use our pool (why not?), we...

Bargain Ideas

DIY Free Trellises for Climbing Rose Bushes

Welcome to my backyard! You may remember a couple of years ago when I wrote about getting free pallets from the local Grange Co-Op, and growing our climbing roses...

Family-Friendly EVO ’12 Conference and Harry & David’s Chocolate Bananas

For the past 3 years, the EVO conference at The Canyons in Park City, UT has become a highlight for our family. The first two years we brought our...

Tips/Cleaning

How to Iron and Store Cloth Napkins

It was an upcoming garage sale that inspired me to do something different with my napkins. I was ready for a new system. And it was a friend leaving...