Preparing for Easter {Top Ten Tuesday}

Mar 8, 2011

Lent: the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter observed by the Roman Catholic, Eastern, and some Protestant churches as a period of penitence and fasting (Merriam-Webster) When I think of Lent, I think of reflection. It can be a very somber time, but also a time...

I Heart March! {Top Ten Tuesday}

Mar 1, 2011

Yep, it is now my most favorite month of the year, for many, many reasons, which means it is time for… The Top Ten Reasons I Heart March! (in no particular order) 1. St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) – I am a little too proud of my Irish heritage. I go...

I Really Do Like Winter…Right?! {Top Ten Tuesday}

Feb 8, 2011

February is the time of year when I need to remind myself why I like living through all four seasons here in the Midwest, especially winter. There really are things to like about winter, I just tend to forget about them this far in, so here’s my reminder to...

Cookbook Addiction {Top Ten Tuesday}

Jan 25, 2011

I have a cookbook addiction. I will admit that it has gotten better with the vast treasury of recipes available on the internet, but I still love sitting down and perusing the pages of recipes in book form. A few of my favorites for you here today… My Top Ten...

Handmade Gifts {Top Ten Tuesday}

Jan 18, 2011

So I know these kinds of posts usually go up in the month before Christmas, but my family actually reads my blog so I couldn’t post what I was making for them this year until AFTER they received their gifts! And people still have birthdays in January, right? So...

Books to Read in 2011 {Top Ten Tuesday}

Jan 11, 2011

FYI: I have a yummy recipe for Bread Machine Focaccia posted over on my food blog today, in case you’re curious! It is Tasty Tuesday after all! ***** 2010 was NOT a great reading year for me. (Remember my whole “follow-through” issue?!”) In...