I like to think of this craft as the one that got msjme.com started, and the reason I chose a Peacock feather as an icon for some things. It is fairly simple to do. Materials needed are: lined hair clip, Peacock feather, felt, embellishment(like a button for example), and some … keep reading
Last week I had one little bump on my leg that turned into several overnight. The cause: Poison Ivy. I haven’t had a Poison Ivy rash in years, maybe even decades. Well, I shouldn’t say “decades,” because that ages me…but still, acquiring the annoying itch was aggravating, especially when I … keep reading
I don’t think there are many dogs that don’t LOVE peanut butter. My dog Charley goes crazy when she knows I am making anything with the nutty stuff. Today I whipped up a batch of some pb treats to share. In the past I just tossed things into the bowl … keep reading
Okay, this isn’t a “kid craft,” but it is a great activity to keep them busy and have fun. I am an after-school nanny for a couple of boys and developed this fun game where there is no winners and no losers (if you can make them believe that). Basically, … keep reading
Sometimes I do things without thinking. Hmm, this doesn’t sound like it is going in a good direction-but I promise it is! I began this blog as a way to share my creative outlet, random cooking experiences, baking recipes and also some household tips that I have picked up. This … keep reading
It was spring cleaning time at my house and this included the deep-freeze. We found a Corned Beef Brisket hiding at the bottom and wanted to get it out of there. I have only had Corned Beef a handful of times, and most of those times it was with cabbage … keep reading
A garbage disposal can stink really bad, and it can make the whole kitchen and even the house smell like the city dump. At a grocery store, I asked one of the workers how they kept their area from smelling (they worked in the Fresh Seafood Department) . They told … keep reading
Bird feeders are always a cute craft to make in the Spring, especially with the help from kids. Thanks to my smoothie recipe, I was able to save a couple cartons in no time for this project. The idea came from this post on Parents.com which I found on Pinterest. The materials used for … keep reading
