Childhood Memories

One of my most favorite things about the holidays is seeing my Mom’s handwriting in her recipe card file. Hold onto these handwritten recipes – they’re not just about food; they’re about the heart and soul of family and the people we love.

The Importance of Handwritten Recipes – Preserving Memories Read More

Join me on this journey into the aquatic world of Sea Monkeys. Supplies and ideas for creating your own Sea Monkey tank are included.

Sea Monkeys – A Nostalgic Journey into the Tiny Aquatic World Read More

I received an unexpected gift this morning. I believe it’s from my Dad in Heaven.

A Gift from Heaven – My Special Angel Feather Read More

Happy Earth Day! While I think it’s important to reuse, recycle, and repurpose items on a daily basis, Earth Day today is an extra special day for me. Click to read about these very special birdhouses and how they came to be.

A Childhood Fence Turned Into a Bird House – Sweet Memories Read More

Remember as a kid waving at passing vehicles, trying to get the adults to wave back at you? I had a fun experience today that brought me right back to being a kid! Check it out!

A Wave and a Smile, and a Great Feeling! Read More

What started as a fun surprise for our boys when they were young, has turned into a long-standing family tradition – the Shamrock Shake!

Our St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Continues On… Read More

I stumbled on “Zentangles” over the weekend. Oh. My. Gosh! This doodlets/Zentangles is practically a movement with a cult-like following! Who knew?!

Doodlets to Zentangles – How the World Turns! Read More

I’m SO excited I can hardly stand it!!! Look what my son discovered today – my vinyl albums from when I was a pre-teen and teenager!!!!!   I THOUGHT these …

Vintage Vinyl Albums From the 1970s and 1980s Read More

Have you ever seen a Resurrection Plant? They are actually pretty cool! My First Encounter My Mom always had a LOT of houseplants. And I do mean a lot. I …

The Resurrection Plant Read More

My brother found a relic from the past in our parents house today. Remember art class in elementary school when you were given a black linoleum looking tile and a …

A 5th Grade Art Fair at the Mall (Oh, the Memories)! Read More

It’s 4:00am. I wake up, but haven’t opened my eyes yet. I’m still thinking about the weird vision I had right before waking up. I picture a guy I’ve seen …

Weird Thoughts at 4:00am and an Odd Television Show from 1976 Read More

I wrote an article for a website my friends and I maintain – Vintage Unscripted, and wanted to do an update to that article here. If you were a teenage …

10 Vintage Heartthrobs From the 1970s – Then and Now Read More

We actually didn’t watch a lot of television shows when I was a kid in the 1970s. We MUCH preferred playing outside with friends and creating our own adventures. Plus …

10 Favorite Television Shows From My Childhood (late 1960s and 1970s) Read More

Ah….. here it is, August 1st. The last Barefoot Month of the Year… First of all, how the heck did that happen? What happened to April?!?! I have no idea where …

The Barefoot Months – According to Mom (Months Without an “R”) Read More