There is nothing like homemade Granola. I love this recipe because it packs in a lot of good healthy ingredients and is low in sugar and oil – two ingredients many recipes use in excess but not needed. The secret is applesauce. The natural sweetness of the apples provides the sweet taste[Read more]
This recipe has been a long-time family favorite. It’s a twist on traditional cole slaw. The ramen provides some extra crunch – and the dressing a bit of tang. This a great side for a picnic or potluck! If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to hear from[Read more]
Looking for a quick project for the weekend? Maybe you need a wedding gift like I did. With a few weddings approaching quickly I headed to the store in search of a thick yarn. Lion Brand’s Homespun Thick & Quick was my choice, super bulky (6) weight and oh so[Read more]
Does anyone else’s washing machine or clothes dryer eat socks (only one of the pair of course)? Where do they go? The last sock I was missing was a hand knitted sock which caused me great sadness. The next time I did laundry I began to think – sometimes items[Read more]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In our family it’s “Happy Birthday Grandma.” You see she is a St. Patrick’s Day baby. She doesn’t seem to mind that her birthday falls on a holiday. I’ve always proudly told everyone – hey it’s my mom’s birthday (Grandma to my girls). We celebrated her[Read more]
I admit, National Marriage Week (February 7-14) has not been on my radar until this year. No, I didn’t even know it existed. Where have I been? National Marriage Week was adopted in the U.S. in 2002 – six years after its birth in the UK in 1996. Rick and[Read more]
*Update 7/3/14* The Houndstooth Afghan Pattern is no longer available for free but rather can be purchased as a download in my Shop. Click here to purchase! Sonya KayEntrepreneurship flows in Sonya’s blood. Some businesses include an artistic rubber stamp manufacturing business, opening and running a bed & breakfast, having[Read more]
How many of you work on multiple projects simultaneously? Sometimes that is called procrastination but in this case, I worked on two afghans at the same time out of necessity (to keep me sane). Afghans take time and doing the same pattern for hours can get a bit boring, so[Read more]