This week my mom shares her story of her misadventures making cupcakes and her final success. Personally I think anything with Ganache in the name deserves to be devoured. You can get my mom’s recipe here.
Happy Thought Thursday: I not events…

I found this quote by Groucho Marx: Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to [Read On]
Easy Crochet Edge for Baby’s Blanket

I was pleased when Angel asked if I’d guest on Fleece Fun for two reasons: 1. I get to share my easy crochet edging method with all of you. 2. I knew I’d get my new grandbaby s blanket completed before he left for college. This fleece blanket makes up quickly. The ‘faux blanket stitch’ above gives it [Read On]
New Giveaway: Olive Brown Strip Kit
Nesting the Nursery Week 7 Winner!!

Congrats to the winner of the 6th week of out giveaway! Sad that you didn’t win? Don’t worry! We’re having another giveaway that starts tomorrow! So be sure to come back and get all your entries in here! Fleece Fun has more fun tutorials and giveaways coming your way courtesy of Shannon Fabrics! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Pattern Review: The Sleeping Bag Pack

Not to tute my own horn, but I am really proud of this pattern! Useful and fun, the Sleeping Bag pack is perfect for summer day camps, overnights at grandma’s house and road trips! The name explains it all. The sleeping bag and back pack are one. Operating under the same idea of a quillow [Read On]
Foodie Friday: Zucchini Bake
My mom posted this yummy low carb recipe that used zucchini eggs and other ingredients to make a yummy side dish. With summer coming it’s always a good idea to have lots of zucchini recipes one hand! You can find the recipe on Baking Outside the Box here.
Happy thoughts Thursday: A Smile as Small…

I confess that I am not a super outgoing person. I know me, with a YouTube channel..shy? I have a hard time stepping out from behind my computer and interacting with people. It’s outside of my comfort zone. Plus I have the unfortunate habit of looking stern or frowning when I am thinking, which can be off putting to people. A few [Read On]
New Tutorial: How to make a Pacifier Clip

The last tutorial installment in the Shannon Fabrics Cuddle strip kit series is today! Today I’m showing you how to make a Pacifier Clip with cuddle fabric. Quick and simple these clips make great quick gifts and are so handy ( babies love to just spit out pacifiers when you aren’t looking). You can get [Read On]
New Giveaway: Tiffany/Violet Strip Kit for Nesting the Nursery

I love this fun color combination of purples and Tiffany blue. Plus the black just adds to the sophistication. And there’s a damask print in this kit (yes I know I am obsessed)! I would be seriously tempted to use this kit if I was having a girl! This week’s giveaway courtesy of Shannon Fabrics is the Violet/ Tiffany [Read On]





