Happy New Year! It is time to put together a list of weekly photo challenges for this year. I enjoyed the challenge so much last year that I am really excited to start all over again. This time around I …
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Who doesn't love a pretty accent pillow? Currently, I have a variety of patterned pillows in my living room. Some of them I created by hand, a few were gifts, and others were purchased. My eclectic mix of pillows are …
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Here are a few ideas for custom phone and mp3 covers. My favorite one is a neoprene cover with a sleeve made out of plastic coated fabric. The sleeve slides off so that I can make other covers and reuse …
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A cooking challenge is a fun idea that can inspire you to learn new recipes and discover foods and flavors that you have not tried before. Besides eating yummy food you get to improve your cooking skills, increase your knowledge …
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I love cheesecake so much, I feel like a kid in a candy store whenever I get my hands on one. I found this recipe for Fluffy Pumpkin Cheesecake in a KTA Superstore in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii over a decade ago. …
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There are a few tricks to getting your muffins to really pop-up and look like the ones you see at the bakery or let's face it.... on Pinterest. Tip #1: Oven temp! Start with a hot oven (425 degrees F) …
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Sweet SistersYou have probably heard of 365 photography projects where you are challenged to take a photo every day for a year. So far I have attempted this type of project twice and have not made it past 5 months. …
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For the past few years I had it in the back of my mind that I should be drinking more water, but I just could not seem to change my habits. Last spring I tried joining a healthy habits support …
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Making a fairy garden is so much fun! There are many different ways to make them and you can find supplies that fit your interests. The process is pretty straight forward; choose a container, some plants, add some rocks from …
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Trying to choose a bottle of wine to have with a nice dinner can really be a challenge. Fortunately, I have found some ways to make this process less of a chore and a bit more fun. Here are a …
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Having a fancy picnic can be easier than you think, you just have to pay attention to some important details. The things that are most important are making sure that you prepare special food, use interesting tableware, pick an exceptional …
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When the weather warms up one of my favorite things to do is put together a picnic. Picnics really can be easy. They can be quick to put together and casual for everyone to enjoy that way it does not …
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I really love this view of the Caveman Bridge in Grants Pass, Oregon. This photo was taken on a nice cool morning from the Seventh Street Bridge. If you are interested in capturing a similar photo I recommend timing your …
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