I love mottos. There are some really fabulous mottos out there for different things. Some common ones include: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. The way to get started is to stop talking and start doing. Dreams come true. Hope for the best but Continue reading →
Give me a walk in the wildflowers any day and I am happy even if I am sneezing. Chris and I spent a lovely afternoon wandering the grounds of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center located in Austin, Texas a few weeks ago and I Continue reading →
I really try to give everyone I encounter some grace. After all, we really have no idea what anyone else is going through at any moment of the day. I know that we ALL have things we are dealing with on a daily basis and Continue reading →
Did you know that mammoths used to roam what is now the state of Texas? Columbian mammoths, weighing 20, 000 pounds and as tall as 14 ft were part of the landscape of the area. When we were in Texas we were able to tour Continue reading →
Today’s miniature tea set is one that I should have given to my mom for her bunny collection. One time, a long time ago, she saw a bunny she liked and you know how that is. Once someone finds something they like it becomes Continue reading →
I am usually up for any kind of tasting challenge. I think it comes from my days with the North Iowa Bloggers when we did taste testing of pizzas, Oreos and Lay’s Chips. We always had a great time and those friendships I made with Continue reading →
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to each and every one. of you. I thought I had shared this super duper easy recipe before but I can’t find it so maybe I dreamed that. If you need a great meal for St. Patrick’s Day (or any day) Continue reading →
I have been working through my book 52 Lists for Happiness and one of the lists that is included is to list things that made me happy as a child. It’s a great exercise to make lists and it is even better to remember childhood memories that Continue reading →
As promised today I am sharing just a few more pictures from Magnolia in Waco, Texas. The result of years of planning and design by Joanna and Chip Gaines is truly a great place to visit. While Waco may not be on your bucket list, Continue reading →
I have shared my Shamrock Teapot before on Teapot Tuesday but it is time to bring it out of storage and share it again. It is the perfect teapot for this week with St. Patrick’s Day upon us and it always makes me smile to Continue reading →
