Category Archives: Crafts

April 20, 2010
From Seeds– also posted in Food, Photos

The main idea when planting my herb garden was to have lots of basil and some other herbs on the side.  At this point in time, my basil is failing miserably, only a few weak seedlings that have barely moved.  While my other herbs are growing at a rapid speed! Look!  The leaves are starting [...]

April 12, 2010
Hey There Herb!– also posted in Food, Photos

They are here! My little sproutlings have broken through.  Even though I was a little too eager and planted them a few days before the last frost, they survived the random days of bitter cold.  They are destined to be here for my cooking enjoyment (when they grow up).  I have never had an herb [...]

March 25, 2010
Spring has Sprung– also posted in Books, Photos

…And it is birthday week.  The week when the roommate and I set a day happily between our already extremely close birthdays and cook up something fancy and delicious.  We are still deciding on just what that will be, but I always get excited about the dessert because that is my specialty. (yes, the roommate’s [...]

October 30, 2009
Never like the ones in the magazine– also posted in Food, Recipes

Once my friend Dixie saw the picture of these adorable cupcakes in a magazine she knew they would be perfect for the monkey themed baby shower she was throwing for her sister.  This was the day she would learn the terrible lesson that nothing looks like it does in the magazine. Yes, they came out [...]

October 8, 2009
Riding in Style– also posted in Gadgets, Photos

Well, I know what I want for Christmas.  As a matter of fact, I have no idea how I have survived this long without one! Obviously Neiman Marcus got smart this year.  With the country in the midst of a financial crisis people are only going to stick with the necessities this year during the [...]

September 29, 2009
What Stormtroopers do on their day off.– also posted in Photos

No, I am not a Star Wars Geek. Who would be able to look at these and not laugh though?  I don’t think this is going to end well… Photo via Stéfan on Flickr You could never imagine the mischief these little guys cause. Believe me, there is plenty of trouble for them to get [...]

August 31, 2009
Welcome Back to School– also posted in Video

In celebration of all of the little kids heading back to school and all of the field trips to the zoo they have to look forward to. Link-Via Neatorama via Paperkitman The makers of this incredibly ethical product are prepared for your jealousy. Don’t worry, you can purchase one of your own.