One of my very favorite desserts on the planet is homemade lemon bars, in fact I love all things lemon. The are the perfect crowd pleaser and super easy to make. This easylemon bars recipe is one of my favorite go-to's for a party or potluck. I usually double this recipe in a large jelly roll pan for a crowd....and there are never any left over...they are that good! Enjoy! ~Elizabeth ~Elizabeth ... View the Post
Archives for August 2015
Girl’s Guide to DIY Fashion Book
Several weeks ago Rachel from Pins and Needles asked if we like to receive a copy of her new book, Girl's Guide to DIY Fashion (affiliate link) and since I have a 10-year old who is wanting to learn to sew quite badly, I thought it would be the perfect way to get some sewing lessons in this summer. And it has been! The first couple of weeks we had the book I was super busy with deadlines so Hannie read, and planned all the things that she wanted to make first. I even found her up late one ... View the Post
Where Art and Science Collide
Today we are over at The Crafting Chicks making some fun summer cloud paintings during their super fun weather science series for kids. Head on over THERE to join in all the fun! And in the meantime.... The kids talked me into making a "science" video with one of their favorite experiments. Grace set the stage on the table in our entry way and Simon walked me through the steps like 3 times. The video isn't great, it's totally homemade but the kids love it....and it really is a ... View the Post
My New Monster!
Recently I was asked if I would like to try out Monsters new Superstar Speakers. And I thought about it.... But I'm not very techy...but I do love music...but I'm not very techy... However, in the end my love of music won over my non gadgetness and sooner than later I received my Monster Superstar Speakers in the mail. And although I was excited to get them...and even though I listen to music everyday...the box just sat there on my shelf waiting to be opened. Because, like ... View the Post
August 2015 Holidays
Now that we are back to our "regularly scheduled programming" I'm torn about what to post today....It's Tuesday so it should be an Art of Homemaking post BUT it's also the beginning of the month so I need to post the holidays for the month...but since I'm knee deep in house hold projects and my house looks like a war zone I think I feel more comfortable listing the days to celebrate this month :) So let's get started! ... View the Post
Quilt Block of the Month: Shoo-Fly Block
It's the first Monday of the month again...and that means that it is time for our Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial. This month we are focusing on Shoo-fly quilt block which is a simple and quick quilt block to make. Many quilt histories say that the Shoo-Fly quilt block originated in the mid-1800's and was sometimes called "hole in barn door" quilt block. It was named after the "hole in the middle of the quilt block" or the place where flies could easily get in the house. Some other quilt ... View the Post