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Review:The Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook

Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook

After checking this out from the library and repeatedly renewing it until I HAD to return it,only to start the process over again,I knew that I needed to own this cookbook. When you have to remove a lot of ingredients (dairy free,egg free,gluten free,soy [...]

Blender Tips &Tricks

I am really not fond of gadgety kitchen appliances. No,I don’t need a grilled cheese machine,or a smore maker,or a hot-dog bun toaster. What I do like is to find out more uses for the few appliances I do allow to take up counter property,like my blender. Oster 4096-009 Designer Series [...]

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to my husband, John Barach!

“The steps of good men are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take”Psalms 37:23-24

I’m so blessed to have a good man as a father to Aletheia,Vance and Tirzah. Parenting alone would be so much harder and I’m thankful he’s at [...]

Review ~ Inspired by Finn Amber Teething Relief Product

As her sister and brother before her,Tirzah started teething very early. Around 11 weeks she was miserable,I was exhausted from trying to soothe her and was ready to try something new. Several of my friends have used amber teething necklaces or anklets with their little ones and I decided to give it [...]

Dueling Cellos!

I never would have thought I’d see a cover of Smooth Criminal performed Dueling Cello style,but here you go!

FREE American Girl Doll Patterns

If your daughter’s American Girl doll could use some fresh items for her spring wardrobe,then head on over to Liberty Jane for FREE American Girl doll patterns. These will fit 18″dolls,so even if yours is not AG then you might want to take a look at the free patterns that are available.

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Bananagrams

When my parents came to visit in December/January,I was tired and waiting for Tirzah’s arrival,so we sat and played a LOT of games,or worked on puzzles. Here is my favorite game that they introduced to us:

Bananagrams is a variation of Scrabble,without the board and much more lively and interesting. [...]

Quick Jean Fix

I’ve had several pairs of jeans with riveted buttons on the pockets lose the rivets over the past few months (our dining room chairs are notorious for catching and popping them free). I saved the rivets because the jeans are still in grand condition and I knew there must be a way to get them [...]

Heartsy!

What a combination –Etsy shops and Groupon style deals……meet Heartsy!

I already love shopping Etsy for one-of-a-kind gifts,so with these deals I can get more for my $.

The Yellow Stick

Did your mom have one of these when you were little? Mine did and I thought it was the greatest thing. The smell was amazing and I think I may have even tasted it…..so I was pleasantly surprised to come across it while looking for another product online! You know those items that you forget [...]

Pressing Onward