I took a small, unplanned break from the blog.  We have had a bittersweet week and a half.  Last Saturday, my mom called to tell me that a f...

You will need about pinecones and some sturdy string (I used kite string!) Wrap the string around the pine cone 3-4 times Then secure t...

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Supplies ... check Final product ! I made it " au naturale "   Mostly from stuff out of our yard ...pine cones, sticks, the usua...

One good thing about the Army: they give amazing 4 day weekends for federal holidays!  Minus a few temper tantrums (from all 3 of us) and ta...

September is here! I may not have a sweater and boots on yet but I did find a purple tank and some orange earrings to help get me in the fa...

It is so hot around here and I hate to say it, but I am ready for fall weather!  I know it's only August and I live in south Alabama so ...