It’s spring! It’s spring! It’s finally spring! Hooray! I’m so excited for a new batch of yard projects this year. Last year, we moved to a new home and yard projects included the necessary fence for our dogs and a patio — big projects to help our yard fit our family. This year we get […]
6 Simple Ways to Support Your Favorite Non-Profit
Non-profits are struggling. Yes, many people and businesses are struggling right now, but those in the non-profit world are especially vulnerable. Many non-profits struggle with their bottom line. They’re scraping by with minimal staff, limited reserve, and they rely on the generosity of donors and successful programming and fundraisers for much of their operating […]
Salty, Delicious Restaurant-Style Black Beans
If there’s one thing I can’t get enough of, it’s a big pot of salty black beans. I’ll never forget the first time I realized this. It was my husband’s sisters wedding weekend and my someday sister-in-law made a crock of rice and beans that was to die for. When I asked her how she […]
Recycling Fabrics + How to Be a Conscientious Consumer
Every year our local history museum holds a folk & fiber fest in February. It’s one of my favorite annual events, full of vendors and demonstrators, activities for kids — all with some of my favorite media woven amongst their wonderful exhibits. I have a whole post on what I love about this festival (and […]
