Upcycling Playing Cards
Who knew that playing cards could provide a source of crafting entertainment. Thanks to Anne, a wonderful lady, I discovered a new craft to keep me busy. It is upcycling playing cards into kindness/friendship cards. Through a series of videos … Continued
Books: Agatha Raisin
Have you met Agatha Raisin? She is a 50′s something lady who retired from London to the quiet village of Carsley in the Cotswolds in England. She rapidly got bored after her high flying PR job and needed something to do … Continued
‘Soup’er Recipe: Ham & Potato Soup
The weather has turned really chilly, so much so we had to get out the extra blanket for the bed and even had the fire on for a couple of evenings. This is the type of weather that makes … Continued
Hello Pep and Salty
I’d like to introduce you to Pep and Salty … the shaker people, the latest addition to my snow folk. They are creations from dollar store purchases and bit of left overs (some call it junk) from other projects. They started … Continued
‘Soup’er Recipe: Tomato Potato Soup
It is a stormy Sunday with rain and wind. The perfect day for some delicious tasty chunky tomato potato soup. I like soups and stews the day after they are cooked, as they are always thicker and tastier. So this … Continued
Books – Meg Langslow Mysteries
With cold weather approaching it seems a good time to review and share some of my favourite series of cozy mystery books. I spend more time reading than outside during winter months. How about you? The first series I’m sharing … Continued
Silo Feeder Modifications
We received two lovely silo feeders for Christmas last year, but after using them for a good portion of the year decided they needed a bit of modification. The saucer part at the bottom wasn’t really that big. No sooner … Continued
BBQ’d Fried Egg Sandwich
Fried egg sandwiches are a favourite stand by for lunch in our house. And when the November weather gives you an unexpected warm spell you take advantage of it it and make bbq’d fried egg sandwiches. Our area set a … Continued
Recipe: Chili When it’s Chilly
When it gets chilly out it is time to cook a pot of chili. I make lots and freeze it for later, as you never know when you need some comfort food. Ingredients 454 grams of extra lean ground beef … Continued
Off the Needles
I recently finished a couple more knitting projects. That means it is time to find another project to make. Well, I have a list that is quite long, so guess it is a matter of deciding what will I make … Continued
Time to Stay Warm
As the end of October approaches, the days are getting chillier and it is time to stay warm with a new afghan. This one was started at the beginning of the stay home time in mid March for covid19. I … Continued
Scarves: Neck Warmer
I love these neck warmer scarves. They are easy to knit on 2 needles or a circular needle and make up fairly quickly with a repeating pattern. My pattern was a hand written one given to me from my mother … Continued
‘Soup’er Recipe – Potato Soup
When the days cool down I always yearn for a delicious bowl of soup. This quick and easy potato soup takes a few minutes of prep and about half hour to cook. The ingredients are naturally gluten free. Ingredients: 2 … Continued
‘Eye’m Looking at You
One year I started creating some pumpkin heads for the garden. I’m not in need of the traditional jack o’lantern anymore as we don’t get any trick or treaters at the door. But I decided that the Fall decorating should include some … Continued
Freezing Goodness
At this time of the year when fresh, local veggies are available I love to buy extras and freeze for use over the winter. I’ve been stocking up the freezer with homegrown and local goodness. Beans and peas grown in … Continued