H is for Housekeeping: Homemade Ant Killer (That Really Works!) Every spring and fall it seems that tiny, pesky, black ants invade some part of my house. With two small children who drag crumbs and debris where ever they go, it seems I am just doomed to fight this battle every year. Â We moved to Continue reading
S is for Spring:  Spring Porch Arrangements I am embarrassed to admit that I just took my winter evergreens out of the containers on my front porch this week.  It is mid April! Yikes! Now to be fair it is spring in Michigan which is always unpredictable.  For example, last Saturday we got 3 inches of Continue reading
C is for Crafts: Frog Fly Catcher with Printable Flies Happy Spring! Â It has been so wonderful to watch the days get longer, the sun get warmer and the daffodils start to bloom. Â I can even see the beginning sprouts of my peonies. Hooray! When we moved in to our new house last summer, we Continue reading
C is for Crafts: DIY Paper Pinwheels  Pinwheels always make me think of springtime and warm weather.  There is just something so festive and inviting about their fun shape and bright colors.  I made these paper pinwheels to add some color to my spring decor this year.  This project is so quick and easy with Continue reading
R is for Recipe: Â Green Salad with Oranges Who is ready for spring? Â I know I am! Â With the return of the warm sunshine, chirping birds and blooming flowers, I am also ready to start eating lighter and fresher foods. Â No more heavy winter comfort foods for now. Â This green salad with oranges always reminds Continue reading
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