The October 2018 Book List has all the book recommendations from the weekly newsletter as well as several more that are on my to-be-read list. Did a book in the newsletter catch your eye and now you can’t remember where to look? Then this is the post for you. All the newsletter books and many […]
Spooky classics for Halloween reading are a must for late October. Do you need a reminder of some of the great classics that fit this genre? Look no further than this list. My list is just mildly spooky. I don’t want to scare anyone to death …. especially myself! This post may contain affiliate links. […]
5 Favorite Halloween Books for Kids Halloween is nearly upon us so I’m sharing my 5 favorite halloween books for kids. Do you need a few good book recommendations for spooky books to read with your children, grandchildren or other little ones in your life? There is something special about curling up and reading with […]
My never-ending obsession with books and crafts led me to this post on hand-made books. I can NOT tackle another craft now but I can dream. Perhaps this is best left until after the holidays when the cold winter sets in. Making books by hand seems like it would be a fine craft to try […]
I have a pin loom obsession. I freely admit this. It doesn’t matter if I can sell the end product or use it in another project. I have to keep making bookmarks, small coasters, large coasters, pattern work, plain weave & more. Posts may contain affiliate links. At NO additional cost to you, if you […]
Fried fruit pies are a tasty treat that reminds me of my Grandma’s kitchen. I had forgotten all about the tasty goodness of a fried fruit pie. You can make this recipe with a wide variety of dried fruit. I know many of you have an abundance of apples from the last of the season’s […]
The October 14-2018 newsletter is coming to you from the annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival today. It’s great to be set up with Cheryl & Mike once again. Here are a couple of pictures of our areas. It’s been a great festival so far even though it has turned off […]
A craft business is much more complicated than you might think. This post on work flow by Weaving a Life shows just how overwhelming it can be if you don’t stay on top of everything. When you add in a normal busy life and/or health issues it can become a nightmare. You must stay organized […]
Simply So Good’s No-Knead Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bagels look like a perfect fall treat. These pumpkin bagels appear to be more complicated than I think they really are. A lot of the time is spent raising the dough so you get a break or a chance to clean up before the next step. I hope […]
Welcome to the extended version of the October 7-2018 newsletter. Thank you for clicking that button. Happy Fall Y’all! Is it fall where you live? Here in the midwest US, we haven’t had our first frost yet and barely a cool day. It’s still hot & humid. But…the pumpkin spice craze is here regardless, haha. […]
