Cold Smoked Maple Cajun Party Nuts

December 13, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

The Smoking Gun rides again! This time to impart its delicate smoky wisdom upon some roasted maple syrup and Cajun spiced mixed nuts (walnuts and pecans to be exact). Roasting nuts is easy and sky’s the limit for flavor. I happens to have ajar of organic Cajun spices and maple syrup asking to be used […]

Felt Christmas Tree DIY

December 8, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Sure these are all over Pinterest, but I still want to share my version of the felt Christmas Tree. Easy to make and the amount of time will really depend on how much detail you want to put into each ornament. I kept the ornaments simple but let the packages at the bottom be […]

Christmas Book Countdown Calendar

December 1, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hurry up! Christmas is coming! Yep, or Hanukkah or Kwanza or New Year or a birthday or …… Here is a simple idea to infuse the holiday spirit by slowing down and adding new story every night until the Big Day. Add in books about the story of Christmas, nativity to match Advent or have […]

Sweet Potato and Acorn Squash Pie – Unpumpkin Redux

November 15, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

Remember the Acorn Squash and Apricot Pie from September? My taste buds sure do. I whipped up a new version of the unpumpkin pie, and it is a tie for which I like the best. This time around my apron squash was smaller than usual, about one and half pounds AND I had some sweet […]

Fresh Nursery Wall Art Ideas: Decoupage, Glue, Sew and Staple

November 9, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

A share of easy and sometimes quick wall art crafts ideas I made for the little tot’s room. I shared a post where I made garland from greeting cards and gift bags [Here is that post!]. Well, I had quite a few left over…. so I cut more in coordinating colors, including gift bags, and then […]

Simple Stitched Paper Garland or Bunting Tutorial : Repurpose those Greeting Cards

November 8, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I have made this garland or bunting several times now but my favorite version so far is the one hanging in my little tot’s room. It is made out of all the wonderful cards welcoming him to the world. I am a sentimental person but I also try to not just store a bunch of […]