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 →
Every once in awhile I find a movie that I like to share because it has hit a chord with me. Chris and I had a nice date night on Saturday night and went to see “Champions” starring Woody Harrelson. I had seen the trailer Continue reading →
One of the main attractions at Magnolia in Waco, Texas has to be the fabulous shops. Yes, the food trucks and the restaurants and coffee shop and bakery are must stops but the shops are the heart of the complex. I loved them and found Continue reading →
I have always been fascinated by Joanna and Chip Gaines and their story. Their Fixer Upper show was one that I loved to watch and they just have a good back story, in my humble opinion. I recently listened to Joanna’s latest book, The Stories Continue reading →
