This has been a fun week full of firsts.... My daughter read her first book to me....for the first time. I did not cry when she read it, but I almost did when I realized my husband caught it all on video. (Did I mention that I love him?) It was mostly just a book of words, but I listened like I was hearing the greatest piece of literature ever written...or read. And, when she read the one ...
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How to bake a perfect cupcake….
While I may be very much into symmetry when it comes to wall hangings, furniture arrangement and things I doodle while waiting in the doctor's office, I'm not so into details that I ever manage to bake things evenly. The problem doesn't lie in the temperature of the oven or the length of time things cook; it usually has more to do with the fact that I seldom ever seem to ...
Notes from Nana: Study Trees in Winter
by Ginger Caughman Most of the country is still covered with snow. But it’s that time of year in Mississippi when we yo-yo back and forth with Spring-like temps in the 70’s one day and then back into the 40’s and our Winter weather. Years ago I learned from a friend to take time to look at winter trees. I still do. As I write these words, the day is gray with fog and the leafless-trees ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Sweet (Easy) Treats for your Valentine!
It's February 1 so I thought I'd share a few simple ideas for Valentine's treats...these are easy and delicious and perfect for the special people in your life! Easy Cookie Bouquet: The photo above is of sugar cookies on lollipop sticks with icing and sprinkles...and here's the super easy secret: You can use store-bought dough and icing! Oh, they might taste a little better if you do it all ...