Fresh eggs from the old chicken coop

A good reason to have chickens is to be able to collect fresh eggs and have a regular supply of delicious eggs to try new recipes. We visit this farm once a month but I would love to live closer to enjoy all the good things there.And speaking of eggs... We still haven't gotten over Christmas and it won't be too long before we start dyeing Easter eggs! Mardi Gras is just around the corner, I just

5 quick tips to make the most of fresh flowers.

Want to prolong the life of his Bouquet of Flowers? Here 5 easy ways are.R&R. Yes, the flowers need it, also. But instead of rest and relaxation, they need the new clipping and to water again. This is the most important step that you can take to extend the lives of the flowers. The stems of court in an angle and they replace everything watering in the vase. (Do not add only one more splash.)The

Chicken out!

White meat is in and it makes a perfect Sunday roast! But I started to wonder what kind of meat my family was eating when I saw a mass-production farm for the first time. The first set of pictures shows my husband's family farm where they raise organic chicken for their own consumption. Chickens there have room to roam and eat. The kids love to throw kale from the garden fence and watch the

You've gotta sign up for this newsletter!!!

Our first Prima Hybrid Newsletter is now up! You've got to sign up for it (its free!). Each newsletter will contain articles, projects and yummy eye-candy. Go here to sign up:Prima Hybrid Newsletter.Other news - I found out this morning that I'll have four projects in the upcoming Paper Crafts Special Issue Holiday Cards & More, Volume 3. I know some other girls that will be in this issue so I

Valentine's Treat Box

Here's a new project that I did last night for Prima Hybrid - it's a Valentine's Treat Box. I used these yummy papers from Weeds & Wildflowers at Prima Hybrid:Credits:All Papers from Weeds & Wildflowers Design Cherishing Every Moment(http://www.primahybrid.com/shoppe/pr...t=0&page=1) Trish Jones Date Stamp (http://www.primahybrid.com/shoppe/pr...t=0&page=1)Paper Swirl cut from Weeds and

Free as a bird

There is nothing better than waking up to the sounds of the birds early in the morning. I have fun observing the birds across the farm. It takes time, but time seems to go slower when we are away from computers! And I feel free as a bird, going up and down the garden, with no schedules, no conference calls, just me and my camera! When I start to get bored, I watch the birds. The parrots

OMGosh - You HAVE to check this out!!!

PrimaHybrid would like to add some fresh talent to our crop of Flower Girls creative team! You could be a Flower Girl (or Guy!) at PrimaHybrid! Call Details:Please send the following items in your email application:Please tell us about yourself (any scrapbooking or artistic experience) and why you would like to be a Flower Girl 2 or 3 examples of your current style in the form of cards,altered

It's the BIG DAY!!!!

Yea! I can finally share the BIG NEWS that I've had to hold in since NOVEMBER!!! A major scrapbooking company that we all know and love is going HYBRID....Introducing.....YIPEE!!!! Prima is combining its wonderful traditonal products with new digital kits for this new venture. Come visit the new site at: Prima HybridOh, and another reason I'm so happy about this, guess who's a new Prima Flower

***Tomorrow***

Something wonderful begins tomorrow........please check back to get the scoop!!!!

I've got two WINNERS (& a secret)...

My daughter just picked two random winners for the Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine give-away, and they are............Kannady andErin McKinneyLuckily they both left contact info so I'll be contacting you girls to get your addresses. I'll be be giving away more stuff in the future so be on the lookout!Now for something else,BIG, BIG, BIG News Coming On Tuesday& I can't wait!!! I have several

Sweet Summer Rain

What a refreshing moment after a long hot day, when the afternoon pouring rain hits, I stop everything I am doing and sit on my couch for a few moments just to watch and hear the sound of a good soaking rain.When I am traveling and it rains, the washed out roads and the steam coming out dissolving the landscape look so beautiful to me.And last... After the rain... there comes the sun up in the

Gone fishing

Over the holidays we visited family and I enjoyed some quiet time fishing with the kids. Time goes by so quickly when we are not working...

Altered Mini-Notebook

I've been busy with several projects but only one that I can post now (the other's have to wait until next week.....something BIG is happening then!!!!).Here's a little mini-notebook that I did for Di's Card Sketch blog. I decided to use this week's card sketch for the cover:Supplies: K&Co pattern papers, Basic Grey ribbon, K&Co felt flowers, Stampin Up "Cherish" stamp, Colorbox Chalk Ink.

Hard work pays off

Working at a large company has its benefits, like discounts (from the bank, stores, and hotels), a retirement program and... well, it does not happen often, but we had a training program at a nice hotel!

Leaving the roads

Innovative and eco-friendly. My new flip-flops are comfortable, water-repelling and slip-resistant on wet surfaces. What else? They are hand-crafted and made from recycled car tires and... they were so cheap! Besides, I think they are cute and I can't get them off my feet now that Summer is here.

Want a copy of the latest Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine?

Time for a give away! I've got two extra copies of the latest Scrapbook Dimensions Mag that I'd love to give away to someone who doesn't have this magazine. Just leave a comment to any posts on my blog now through next Saturday (1/12/08) and I'll have my daughter randomly draw 2 people from the comments to get a copy of the current issue of Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine. You can either leave me

Do you digi???

I LOVE Hybrid scrapping and admit that most of my projects are hybrid because I love the ease, flexibility and availability of digi products - I mean there is nothing I love more than kicking back and going shopping on Saturday and Sunday mornings in my robe and slippers with a mug of hot coffee (online obviously). It's incredible to have instant access to millions of scrapping products, I'm no

Simple things

May your year be filled with beautiful and bright colors. Simple delights as simple as country flowers, simple smiles that brighten a day...I believe in simple things...