It is winter, after Christmas, nothing to look forward to.  This time of year in our family is called Janu-Feb.  The dark, cold time of year when there is little to look forward to until June if you live in the northern United States.  Sooooooo, what better to do than light the fireplace, put on a Jane Austen movie, (BBC, “Emma”, my new favorite)  and knit small projects. I have recently come...

Its finally done!!  I had to break my leg to do it!  Literally!  Yes, I am the type that can’ sit still, so while I have been forced to sit still I crocheted this blanket, hat and booties: This pattern came from the book reviewed in an earlier post, “Blankets, Hats, and Booties to Knit and Crochet”, by Kristin Spurkland.  This is an older book, but I love the patterns, and with a few changes...

Knitting is my guilty pleasure.  I love to knit, I knit mostly sweaters for grandchildren now days, but my children seem to be between babies so I have spent a few hours, while watching TV, or at doctors appointment just knitting the “small stuff”, scarfs, hats, mittens, things that can be done in a couple of weeks by just spending a few hours. I recommend the website www.knitpicks.com to you for...

I have been spending all of my spare time lately totally engrossed in this wonderful book.  Not a recipe book per say, although there are 50 recipes of exceptional breads in the book, but more, a tutorial, really giving the bread maker instruction on what makes the difference between fantastic bread, and the ordinary loaf.  I consider myself a seasoned baker, however, after reading just the first few pages,...

Since the state of the economy has given us all reason to take a pause, evaluate, and form a new plan of action, I must admit, I too have had to become more resourceful. I have come across a few blogs that can be of some help in the money saving area. The first two websites are quite a bit alike. www.krazycouponlady.com and www.krazycouponlady.blogspot.com are two different websites, both with alot of helpful...

One week until Easter, and I’m in a holiday mood!  It’s in my blood, flower cookies, bunny cookies, chocolate Easter eggs and other delicious treats.  My inspiration comes from a twenty year old set of candy molds for animals, Easter eggs and bunnies.  I remember buying the molds at a home candy making party.  I haven’t heard of such parties for years, but after checking the imprint on...

I was recently invited to join a website, as usual I was skeptical, I thought why would I want to spend more time at the computer?  What I did find was a website that facilitates spending more time away from the computer READING!!!  Shelfari.com is a fun website.  You can share your recently read books with others, and they can share their favorite books with you.  You can rate your books, get ideas for...

I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!  All recipes . com is a great resource for all of us stuck in the kitchen this Thanksgiving week!  Personally, I like being in the kitchen, so the adjective “stuck” should be changed to “creating”!  All recipes has innumerable recipes posted by cooks all over the world.  It is organized, just type in a recipe you are looking for in the search box and a choice...

There are a number of recipe sites on the web, one of my favorites is Recipe Zaar!  This site has thousands of free recipes just waiting to be tried.  A great feature is the reviews.  If a recipe looks good, just check the reviews before you try it!  You can have the opinions of as many at 75 cooks on a single recipe. Post your favorite recipe and share it with the world, or make your own private cookbook...

In my quest to save money on anything I can now days, (How much does it cost to fill your car with gas?)  I came across a great website!  www.coupons.com.  This website has numerous coupons for products we all use.  All you have to do is mark the coupons you like and then download and print.  There is even a feature to put in the zip code where you live and coupons for your area are available!!! These are...