Advertisements From my youngest memories I was constantly coloring, painting or sewing. Luckily, my parents and grandparents encouraged me in this. One of my favorite Christmas gifts from my grandparents was a Disney drawing desk that had clear plastic overlays that taught you how to draw Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto!Continue reading “Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper”
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Rice Cooker Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon (Corrected recipe)
Advertisements During the cold weather I love to have a nice hot Oatmeal for breakfast or lunch. I love using my little rice cooker to cook my Oatmeal because it is super convenient and easy to clean afterwards. Simply layer all the ingredients inside your rice cooker, add water and switch on. It’s that easy!Continue reading “Rice Cooker Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon (Corrected recipe)”
It’s a Beautiful Snowy Day
Advertisements Today, we had the first snow of the year here in Columbia, Maryland. The snow is falling and my friend’s daughters are out in front of my house squealing and building snowmen. Even the neighborhood cat is enjoying the snow, wiggling her tail and pouncing at it! Her hooman tried to catch her butContinue reading “It’s a Beautiful Snowy Day”
Shaun the Sheep and Other Fun Stuff
Advertisements If you are looking for some good, clean family TV fun… or just looking for something fun to watch when you want to relax and you’re not afraid to watch an animated series, check out Shaun the Sheep! Shaun the Sheep is a British stop-motion animated series created by Nick Park. I first discovered ShaunContinue reading “Shaun the Sheep and Other Fun Stuff”
Road Trip! and the best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe!
Advertisements Over the weekend, I made a road trip from Maryland to Tennessee to see my bestfriend for a few days. I’m not a “naturally” independent person, so it’s important for me to set off on my own occasionally. My husband understands this and always supports my little excursions! My goal was to stop asContinue reading “Road Trip! and the best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe!”
A Simple, Nutritious, Tasty (& Super Fast to Make) Soup Recipe Inspired watching Chef! with Lenny Henry
Advertisements When it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing I love more than soup! My love affair with soup started years ago while watching Chef! on Maryland Public Television with Lenny Henry, Roger Griffiths, Claire Skinner and the beautiful Caroline Lee-Johnson. Not to be confused with present day reality or cooking instruction shows, Chef! isContinue reading “A Simple, Nutritious, Tasty (& Super Fast to Make) Soup Recipe Inspired watching Chef! with Lenny Henry”
In Search of the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
Advertisements Hard boiled eggs are one of those things that really need to be cooked just right. Under cooked, they are runny and gooey, over cooked they are chalky with a green tinge to them. Growing up, I was taught to boil the eggs for 7 minutes. As a child, I loved hard boiled eggsContinue reading “In Search of the Perfect Hard Boiled Egg”
The Zen of Art Journaling with Tammy Koolbeck
Advertisements I’m very excited to let you all know that this Thursday, September 24th, I’m starting a new art journaling course taught by my best friend, Tammy Koolbeck. This fun 7 week course called, The Zen of Art Journaling, will be held once per week over Zoom. Over the course of the 7 weeks Tammy willContinue reading “The Zen of Art Journaling with Tammy Koolbeck”
The Journey of One Marigold from Bud to Bloom in Photos
Advertisements This spring, along with many other seeds, I planted a full packet of Marigold seeds. I was envisioning an explosion of these golden beauties. As time went on, it looked like none of them were going to sprout. Finally, a few sprouted but sadly, no buds appeared. Just when I thought all hope ofContinue reading “The Journey of One Marigold from Bud to Bloom in Photos”
Binge Worthy Tv – Spaced with Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Nick Frost, Mark Heap and Julia Deakin (possible spoilers)
Advertisements Binge Worthy Tv – Spaced with Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Nick Frost, Mark Heap and Julia Deakin. Written by Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes. I really wish this show had gone on for more seasons! I just want to start by saying, my husband is a huge fan of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost!Continue reading “Binge Worthy Tv – Spaced with Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Nick Frost, Mark Heap and Julia Deakin (possible spoilers)”