These chocolate crinkle cookies are so yummy! And unlike other crinkle recipes, there is no chilling time necessary! Because if you are at all like me, when you want cookies, you don’t want to wait several hours for them to chill! 3/4c (12T) butter 3/4c cocoa 2c sugar 2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 2c all-purpose […]
These past few weeks we’ve been gearing up to be a part of a fashion show at the local high school. The high schoolers have been in and out of our shop to find their outfits in anticipation of the big day. A few of them have been completely intrigued with the idea of owning
Quilts of Valor is a wonderful organization! I learned about it recently at a DAR meeting and was blown away on their mission and the impact they have. Quilts of Valor has a mission to make a quilt for every veteran and service member. The process itself is fascinating and I enjoyed learning about the
You should never underestimate the power of your perspective. It affects so many areas in your life and it can exponentially increase your joy and gratitude! I have found it so helpful to change my perspective in a number of areas. It is said that there is always a silver lining and I do believe
Do you know how to make lemonade? It’s really quite simple not to mention delicious and refreshing! Lemonade 5 cups water 1 cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar Lemonade is tastiest made with freshly squeezed lemon juice. To get the most from your lemons, allow them to come to room temp before juicing. I recommend
This year for Thanksgiving we all chose something to bake or cook and I was asked to make cookies. Typically I make either chocolate chip or M&M cookies, but this time I wanted to mix it up a little! Why not several smaller batches of different cookies? I came across a recipe for Ginger Crinkle
We Support Our Police – a message I don’t see or hear too often – not that I don’t see it at all, rather than I can’t see it enough! Much like We Support Our Troops or God Bless America, patriotism, loyalty and respect is vitally important. Especially in this day and time! Think about
Did you ask? That question, that idea, that thought that you have in the back of your mind. The well-founded alternative or potential creative solution. I’m not talking about petty questions. Not the type a child would ask – not of the “but why” variety. But rather the creative question that might propel you forward.
Happy 2020! Have you picked your word of the year yet? I confess I hadn’t until just today. Having a word of the year isn’t vital. Your work and your days won’t be so very different if you don’t have one. On the other hand, having a word can help steer you toward your goals!
Creative design – the art of taking a personal or business need and making it visually appealing. A step above. I am a visual person. I appreciate things done beautifully and creatively. Why write a fast and furious note when you can make it a beautifully scripted note? Awhile back I shared about creating your