I have always loved the night sky and its changing constellations, the Milky Way, auroras, shooting stars, planets, and moon phases. I also love watercolor paintings, and several are hanging in my home, although I have not yet taken up a brush myself. If anything can move me to become a … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Ever-Changing Night Sky with Celestial Watercolor
Product Reviews
Pirro’s Rustic Vodka Sauce
Our family is pretty busy and we try and plan out our dinners each night, which saves us money—along with our sanity. Some nights, the carefully thought out menus can go awry and we are left looking through the cabinets for something easy and quick. I was recently introduced to Pirro’s Sauce, which … [Read more...] about Pirro’s Rustic Vodka Sauce
Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties
My daughter loves working on arts and crafts projects. She enjoys painting, paper crafts, beading and drawing. She's almost 10 years old and has some great artistic talent. I think she gets this from my mom who is also very artsy and crafty. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...] about Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties
Safe and Perfectly Done Food with the EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer
A good food thermometer is a must-have item in today’s kitchen, and EatSmart’s Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer is my top choice. For me, being able to quickly check the temperature of all sorts of foods using this well-designed thermometer gives me confidence in knowing I’m serving food … [Read more...] about Safe and Perfectly Done Food with the EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer
Highlights for Children Magazines for Kids
How many of you grew up with Highlights magazine for children or provided the magazine to your children/grandchildren? When I was growing up my parents got me a subscription to the magazine for several years. I really enjoyed them and always looked forward to them arriving in the mail. * This … [Read more...] about Highlights for Children Magazines for Kids
Get the Best Vanilla Flavor with Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
It has always been a mystery to me that the word “vanilla” can be used to mean “ordinary,” because good vanilla is one of the most divine flavors known to humanity. Seriously, let’s start using the word “vanilla” to mean “awesome!” * Complimentary product received for review. If you’re a loyal … [Read more...] about Get the Best Vanilla Flavor with Nielsen-Massey Tahitian Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
Precious Moments Angeled Eggs Serving Platter, Salt & Pepper Shakers and Recipe
In 1985 I received my very first Precious Moments figurine as a gift from my husband. He gave me this special figurine in honor of our daughter’s birth. Over the years it has become a tradition for my husband and now adult daughter to present me with Precious Moments figurines as gifts to mark … [Read more...] about Precious Moments Angeled Eggs Serving Platter, Salt & Pepper Shakers and Recipe
The Backpack by Lindsay C. Barry Children’s Book
Over the past few years I've reviewed a lot of children's books here on the blog. We've featured picture books, music books, early-read books, chapter books and more. The book that I'm featuring today has become my children's new favorite book! I think you and the kids are going to love this one! * … [Read more...] about The Backpack by Lindsay C. Barry Children’s Book