Life as I know it in Rural America.
A friend of mine and I occasionally give each other photography challenges to help each other improve our photography skills. Our most recent challenge was to create a self-portrait that we felt described something about our personality. I was really happy with what I came up with, so I wanted to share them with you. Read More …
One thing I have discovered about tiny humans is that they love to get all the things out, but not put things back up. Mildred is a great example of this. She will be playing with a toy, and then become distracted by another, and another, leaving a trail of toys in her wake. That Read More …
The baby ducks have arrived! Yesterday morning, I picked up a box of ducklings from the post office. Yes, you can indeed get ducks by mail, which is super useful when you don’t live near a hatchery. Many local farm supply stores, such as Rural King, do carry chicks and other poultry in the spring, Read More …
Welcome to this month's Follow Friday post, where I'll be sharing with you one of my favorite blogs on the internet. This Follow Friday post, I want to introduce you to Houseful Of Nicholes. This lifestyle blog, by Chicago native (and fabulous internet friend) Natasha focuses on topics that affect her family, like education, and Read More …
I hope you had a super Easter this year. Our little family did. Mil & I went on an Easter Egg Hunt at my mom's church on Saturday, followed by dying eggs at my mom's house. Mil hasn't quite figured out how to hunt for eggs, but all the grandmas and grandpas were happy to Read More …
One of my lovely readers recently asked about making the Communique Quilt in a baby or crib sized version. So, because I love creating layouts for quilts, I've come up with an altered version of the original throw pattern that is perfect for a baby quilt. Baby Communique Quilt For this design, I started with Read More …
Mildred Jane has officially made her 1st trip around the sun. She still has no hair, but her 3rd tooth just popped through, and it looks like she might be working on number 4. I made a simple little cake for her for her birthday. (I topped it with one of the puzzle pieces from Read More …
Welcome to Coffee Talk! If it's your first time here, this is where I share all sorts of things going on in my life, on the web, and around the world. Feel free to grab your favorite morning beverage and join in on the conversation. Barbie & Feminism International Women's Day was yesterday, and to Read More …
Eyelash Curler? Yes. At least when I really and truly do my makeup. Most days, I'm a lipstick only kind of gal. Favorite Nail Shade? I never wear nail polish because it won't stay on my nails. They are weird and polish just peels off of them, but I'm a big fan of the traditional Read More …