The school year ended for my middle daughter this week. She has her eighth grade graduation this evening, and then she will be considered a high school freshman…she has reminded me of her school status every day this week! We wanted to give her teachers a small thank you at the end of the semester, […]
craft room
When we purchased our house, I immediately eyed a small room in our basement for my craft room. I was so excited to have a place to put all my craft belongings! It isn’t a large space (about a 10 x 10 room), but it’s ALL mine…even my girls know to ask permission before going […]
bright lights, big city
This past weekend was a memory-making one in our house…our oldest daughter attended her first prom. It was wonderful to see her and her friends enjoy this special night of their high school life. She and her date looked so elegant. I was happy to see her excitement, but also a bit sad to realize […]
herb garden
The temperatures were quite warm in northwest Ohio this past week. I spent the time working in my yard, and getting it ready for the summer. Weeds were pulled, flowers were planted, mulch was spread. If I do say so myself, the yard and flower beds look pretty good. One of my favorite areas is […]
sunporch season
arrows and arrangements
teacher appreciation gifts
In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Congress to set aside a day to recognize our countries’ educators. Since that time, it has evolved into what we now know as Teacher Appreciation Week. It is celebrated during the first full week of May every year. Being a former second grade teacher, I truly appreciate how much time […]
may day baskets
Tomorrow is May Day! May Day is a spring holiday celebrated throughout Europe and North America on May 1st. Depending on where you live, there are various traditions involving dance, songs, and cakes. The customs of May Day were brought to the United States by early European settlers. One of the traditions that is still […]
house into home
I’ve always thought there is a difference between a “house” and a “home.” I feel that a house is the structure in which you live, and a home is the feeling you create inside that structure. I remember moving into my first house a year after our wedding. I was so excited to decorate and […]
fifties flashback
Our oldest daughter was in the ensemble of her high school’s production of GREASE this past weekend. What an amazing show it was…lots of talent, both onstage and off! There were four shows throughout the weekend…Friday evening, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon, and Sunday evening. I thought it might be fun to surprise her with something […]