Category Archives: Food & Home

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Mama

In 1966, Simon and Garfunkel published an album titled Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme. Every spring, when I work on my herb garden this song goes through my head. (Listen to it here). It’s a beautiful song that was a traditional … Continue reading →

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Bedroom #2 Makeover at the Quirky Old Home

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Mama

I finally finished the last room I had left to paint and decorate upstairs in our quirky old home. This room belongs to my daughter who spent a semester studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I wanted to do something … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Thanksgiving Recipes and the Almost Empty Nest

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Mama

As our nest gets emptier, our holidays continue to evolve. For the past several years, our daughter who lives in California has come to visit on Thanksgiving and our daughter and son-in-law who live in Arizona come at Christmas. Our … Continue reading →

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DIY – Curtain From A Linen Tablecloth & Bathroom Remodel

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Mama

My sister moved back to our home town about a year ago after her husband passed away from battling cancer for 2 years. She bought a new, old home about three blocks away from us. Now we not only get to … Continue reading →

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DIY – New Lampshade Covers

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mama

I’ve been working on several DIY projects this summer. They have been for my sister who moved three blocks from me late last year. We both now live in the historic district of a small city, and we love it! … Continue reading →

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DIY – Shirt Pillows

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Mama

In 2008, our oldest daughter got married in Hawaii. We weren’t able to attend, but we had a Hawaiian themed reception for them when they returned home. All of us wore authentic Hawaiian shirts to the reception. They have hung … Continue reading →

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Herb Garden at the Quirky Old Home

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Mama

A little more than a year ago we downsized into a much older home in the historic district of a small city. We now have a much smaller yard with a fenced in back yard. This is our first home … Continue reading →

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Exterior Makeover at the Quirky Old Home

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Mama

A little more than a year ago, we purchased this cute little house in the historic district of a city in the Midwest. This was the facade of the house when we bought it. I loved the arbor and the … Continue reading →

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What’s Cookin’ – Old Fashioned Strawberry Jam

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Mama

I’ve been canning and preserving for a few years now. I was fortunate to acquire my DSH’s Grandma’s canning supplies. I’ve been very cautious about the canning process and faithfully use my Ball Blue Books as guides to proper technique … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung . . . Finally!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Mama

It was a long, cold, and snowy winter here in the Midwest. We were beginning to think that Spring weather would never arrive. We finally had a string of really nice Spring days and even though more colder weather is … Continue reading →

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