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Farm Day

Garner Farm Day

Thank you Garner Elementary!  You were wonderful today!  You guys listened so well to the presentations and really asked some great questions.  We were excited to come to your … [Read More...]

Water dripping off wooden shingles.

A Dark and Stormy Night

"It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents clattering against the windows of a small home, within such a man works furiously, creating a masterpiece of wit and … [Read More...]

Watch out for those chickens, they aren't nice.

Checkmate

Who would think a simple wooden block could hold so much potential?  We have posted articles sharing with you the projects we have done with pine blocks.  Our first post we … [Read More...]

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Community Involvement

We are the type of people who prefer to do our deeds quietly and unnoticed.  We are very uncomfortable when we find ourselves in the limelight, especially if we have to talk about … [Read More...]

Primarily blocks

Primarily Blocks

Language is a powerful tool.  A tool that, when shared, can be a building block for new possibilities.  Wanting to open new possibilities for our children, or maybe in a small … [Read More...]

Gooey, crunchy, delicious.

Blond Rocky Road

For those of you who enjoy the sweet and salty treats this is one for you. Blond Rocky Road is a very fast, simple treat that is reminiscent of a rice crispy treat and a no-bake … [Read More...]

Easter egg hunt in a bag!

Easter Egg Chex Mix

This year, we were putting our Easter packages together for out-of-town family. Normally we would have an Easter egg hunt at our house and invite all of the cousins. With several … [Read More...]

Towel apron, close-up

Dish Towel Apron

We didn't live near my aunts and uncles while I was growing up, so memories of my extended family are pretty sparse.  That is perhaps why I am a little more sentimental with the … [Read More...]

Pot of Gold Strawberries

Pot of Gold Strawberry

Chocolate dipped strawberries have always been a personal favorite for me, and when I saw this gold sugar at the grocery store, the idea just sort of took shape in my mind. As a … [Read More...]

Mom's Chili, close with spoon and cornbread

Mom’s Chili

I have always loved a good bowl of chili. Something thoroughly delicious and warming to the core.  I have tried, and enjoyed many chili's, my husband's comes to mind, but the … [Read More...]