It’s February, and for parents everywhere that means it’s time to register for summer camps, summer sports leagues, and all manner of enriching activities that often double as child care for the summer and certainly protect against constant requests for electronics privileges. If you know this drill, you know you’ll soon be sitting by the […]
Office and Craft Closet (Re) Organization
February 23, 2013 by
I live in a very old four-square style house in St. Paul. The cool thing about four-squares as they are just as described: square, with four bedrooms on the second floor, one in each corner. Many years ago we gave up our guest bedroom for a home office. We own a business that we run […]
My hair’s so now
February 15, 2013 by
Among the traits I inherited from my dad are an allegiance to what works and very thick, wavy blonde hair. My dad has bought the same brand and color of socks his entire adult life: he likes them, he never has trouble finding a match, it’s okay if one gets lost, he never has to […]
I was in a fashion show
February 12, 2013 by
Part of my story is that I’m a heart attack survivor and I live with heart disease. I usually write about that on my other blog, My Life in Red, but this adventure was just too good not to share it here! I am the 2013 Go Red for Women spokesperson for Minnesota, and I’ve […]
How to make a paper heart garland
January 21, 2013 by
Here’s a easy, pretty paper heart garland to decorate for Valentine’s Day. It features my favorite way to sew: imperfectly, on paper. It’s really so simple:
Stocking the freezer: 10 great make-ahead casserole recipes
January 15, 2013 by
There’s nothing like pulling a complete meal out of the freezer and having dinner ready in an hour or less. No prep, no pans, and just a few dishes. A few tips for successful casserole reheating: Defrost the casserole overnight and all day (while you are at work) in the fridge, or all day on […]
Eight great appetizer recipes
December 19, 2012 by
I like to host parties and I have a reputation for being a good cook. And while I can execute a recipe well, I think what I am actually good at is recipe selection. Thus I have accumulated a long list of party favorites. So if you are done wrapping and shopping and are now […]
Walking in a winter wonderland
December 17, 2012 by
Last year in Minnesota there was no winter. No, really. None. I went for a run in short sleeves on a sunny 50 degree Christmas day. It rained all day on New Year’s. The grass was green and the garden growing by March, and for a region in which snow in May is commonplace, spring […]