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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Paper Towel Roll = Napkin Rings
In my ever dying obsession in finding a re-use for toilet and paper towel rolls that are both fun and practical, here is another project for you to try out. This would make a great kids project, especially around the … Continue reading
Garden Abundance – Fried Zucchini
As the garden is getting into full swing and the ripe produce is multiplying, trying to find ways to use it all up sometimes ins a challenge. For me it seems that there is no squash and then there is … Continue reading
Harvesting Garlic
I have never grown garlic before – have wanted to, but always seem to miss the fall planting window. I made it this year, but just barely! And then there was the car accident in my back yard – but … Continue reading
Enzyme Cleaner – Part 2
It has been 3 long months, not really it has flown by, but the waiting for the enzyme cleaner to be ready seemed endless! So back in April I started an enzyme cleaner that has to ferment for 3 months … Continue reading
Backgammon?
I love playing backgammon! My dad taught me one summer while camping, I think I was about 8 or 9. I have recently started teaching Stella how to play and she is catching on very quickly! Thursday here is garbage … Continue reading
A Little Different Pasta Salad
During the hot days of summer I find that a lot of times I do not want to cook. The thought of heating up the house anymore is enough to send me running to a restaurant for dinner when the … Continue reading
Patchouli & Lavender Sugar Scrub
It has been so hot and humid here that I feel like I have a film all over my body! With all the sweating I feel that my pores are in need of a good cleansing and what better way … Continue reading
Life After Becoming A Blogger
Today is my 1 year anniversary – this blog was started on July 19, 2011. Wow – the year has flown by, but also seems like it has been longer with all the changes, growth and learning! I look at … Continue reading
Need To Cool Off? Banana-Coconut Popsicles
It is great watching Stella grow up and become more and more independent, but at the same time it is a little sad – my little girl is growing up! She is become very self sufficient in the kitchen – … Continue reading
Colorado Weekend
This past weekend was spent in the mountains of Colorado. Stella and I lived outside of Steamboat Springs, CO before moving back to NY. We lived in Hahn’s Peak on a beautiful piece of property that sat at 8600 ft! … Continue reading