Recently I have been trying different knit and crochet books by checking them out at the library and trying a few of the patterns.  I came across the book”Blankets, Hats, and Booties to Knit and Crochet” by Kristin Spurkland.  I kept checking the book out until I finally decided I needed, and wanted this book!  You can get this book new for under $5.00.  Although some of the patterns may be a...

I am constantly in the search for great bread recipes. Recently I have made recipe after recipe of Artisan breads that my family and I love. However, I am not always able to make breads that take a lot of time. I came across a great old recipe for Oatmeal bread that includes whole wheat and eggs. A piece of this bread makes and entire breadfast(or should I say breakfast!) OATMEAL BREAD 2 1/2 C. boiling water...

For more than 30 years I have been sticking with one personal fitness routine or another. Back in the day when I had no children I would swim laps before going to work. That worked great! Swimming toned my body and burned calories. Then came the children, I didn’t want to put them in a day care because of all the germs, so, I bought my Jane Fonda workout video and worked out in my living room during...