May 2018 Reading List My May 2018 reading list is perhaps a little shorter than usual. It has been a crazy busy month with promotions, graduations, aging parent issues, etc. That isn't to say I haven't been reading. Books are such an important part of my daily life. Giving them up would be like telling me to quit breathing. I also kept my reading a little on the lighter side this month as I needed it more for an escape […]
Gina's Veggie Pizza Gina's Veggie Pizza is my go-to dish for parties, carry-ins, picnics, etc. It's always a big hit and super simple to make. The request for me to make it usually comes in the same breath as the party invitation. The recipe lends itself well to doubling for those large gatherings. Even the kids love it, maybe because it has pizza in the name. There is that added bonus of sneaking in some vegetables for the kids. I […]
Spring 2018 gardening on the farm is going strong. The weather has moved from spring into summer in the space of a week. That's pretty typical where I live in central Illiana. We missed several good chances at rain which is always a bit nerve-wracking for me. It seems like when we get locked into that weather pattern of storms splitting to go north & south of us, we stay in that pattern. Drought is a fear around here. We […]
April 2018 Reading List My April 2018 reading list has been all over the place in genres from alternative worlds and Fae to business guides to children's books. I love to read....everything! This post may contain affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, if you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. As always, I read most of my books on my iPad using the Kindle App and my Kindle Unlimited subscription. […]
My First 5K - Awesome 80's Fun Run My First 5K - Awesome 80's Fun Run was previously published on a different blog I wrote in November, 2014. So much has changed in my life since then. I have had ups & downs. I've dealt with some health issues for myself. the continuing saga of aging parents, and now reaching the end of life situation with my mother. I thought it was a good time to update this a bit and […]
Zoo Crew - 12 Pin-Loom Animals to Weave and Love by Deborah Bagley is a wonderful new book for pin loom weavers. You have a love/obsession with pin loom weaving. The question now is what to do with all those beautiful squares you have woven. The solution is found in Deborah Bagley's Zoo Crew. There are complete patterns and instructions for weaving and constructing these delightful animals. You can read about my Pin loom Obsession in this post! Posts may […]