Month: January 2023

Sewing

Fabric Envelopes for Valentine’s Day Treats

On January 26, 2023 by

Every year I try to come up with a unique way to share treats for Valentine’s Day. This year, I found this easy and adorable pattern at https://www.peekaboopages.com/valentine-fabric-envelopes-tutorial/ I will fill them with a valentine and some treats and send them off to show love and friendship. It is as simple as cutting rectangles, cutting Read More

Cooking and Baking

Egg Bites – Easy and Just Like Starbucks

On January 24, 2023 by

I am always looking for an easy breakfast treat. If I am rushing off somewhere in the morning or if I am having friends in for coffee, I love serving something nutritious, tasty and fun. These egg “muffins” are just the thing – serve them with muffins or scones, or breakfast cookies…bacon or sausage…and a Read More

Cooking and Baking

When You Buy a New Spice Rack….

On January 22, 2023 by

I bought a new spice rack and it came with a list of spices…more spices than I even knew existed. If you know me, you know that I use a lot of spices but, this list was exhaustive. So, let’s have a little fun. Review this list of spices and identify whether you have heard Read More

Crocheting

The Dishcloth Challenge 2023

On January 20, 2023 by

These are VERY fancy dishclothes. I highly recommend trying out these patterns – not only would they make lovely gifts but, you are learning a lot of new stitches and designs for other projects as well. Over the last couple of weeks, I have completed “Lacy Violets” and “Tulips”. It is good to do each Read More

Episodes

Transform Your Life in 2023 with Shauna Gupta, Mindset and Dreambuilder Coach

On January 15, 2023 by

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Cooking and Baking

Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad

On January 11, 2023 by

The Mediterranean Diet is celebrated as both healthy and anti – inflammatory. This salad is bold in its flavours and both acidic and sweet. I use some of my Moroccan Lemons to add some zest to it. It is perfect paired with salmon or chicken and keeps in the fridge for at least 5 days Read More

Inspirations

What is your baseline? Some thoughts for 2023…

On January 9, 2023 by

Lots of words get “batted” around when a new year begins. How do we find “happiness”? What is our “purpose”? How do we keep ourselves on track for our goals, our vision, our relationships? I am personally not fond of the word “happiness”. Happiness, to me, is like an ice cream cone on a hot Read More

Quilting

Back to The Wanderer’s Wife

On January 6, 2023 by

After a short break for a Christmas project, we are working VERY hard to complete this quilt. The pattern is not easy to follow and it has become a “make it work” job. I have worked hard to use up as many scraps as I can for this project – and I have used up Read More

Crocheting

A Year of Dishcloths – Kindness Wins…

On January 5, 2023 by

I am still knitting socks, and quilting and baking and exercising and, recently, playing cribbage with a group of friends. I also read – on Kindle, real books and audible – I would say I have at least 3 books on the go at once. So, when I saw this book by Annie’s Crochet, I Read More

Cooking and Baking

Flourless Apple Oatmeal Muffins

On January 3, 2023 by

We leave in a celiac household – we have to be innovative and careful to make sure that Charles (my husband) does not end up sick. I am always on the lookout for something that is both delicious and gluten free. This recipe has the bonus of being sugar free as well – and it Read More