You’ve planted their roots deep, mulched the rows to prevent weeds, staked their stems to promote upward growth, and watched them grow. As you see your tomatoes turn from an orange-green color to red with a few light pink or yellow stripes, it’s time to harvest and enjoy the hard work of your green thumb! […]
I can’t seem to get away from the water. I spent my childhood on the shores of Lake Michigan. Then in my early 20s I was off to southern California, and now I spend as much time as possible on the east end of Long Island in the Hamptons. One reason I love coastal living […]
Breakfast for dinner…should we call it brinner? The results are in from my question to you on Facebook- is brinner a do or a don’t? You all say it’s a definite do! I agree- a delicious egg and breakfast meat combo every now and again can really hit the spot. When I was growing up, […]
A few weeks ago, we discussed the misunderstood convection oven in our first lesson on appliances. Today, we’re going to delve into another appliance that I’ve had trouble with in the past: the warming drawer. During my kitchen remodel this past year, I debated adding a warming drawer to the layout. In my experiences with […]
At every block party, school potluck, and family birthday party my mother was famous for her beautiful Rainbow Jell0. We all know how that works: you make something that really wows people, so you bring it to the next gathering, and the next, and pretty soon you’re layering colors of Jello for every soiree! To […]
When your garden is in full bloom, you tend to spend more time out amongst the veggies, herbs and flowers. Why not make your experience even more beautiful with some fun and creative garden markers? Using materials you already have, you can make plant markers that you can reuse when you want to bring the […]
Blending the rustic with the delicate is a beautiful thing! I like the building blocks of my projects to be simple, stripped-down materials like wood, metal and rope. When you keep the base simple, the objects around it shine! Take this Sisal Rope Bowl (via Centsational Girl): the aluminum bowl (a beauty on its own!) […]
Frozen treats might just be my number one way to fight back in the drowsy heat of summer afternoons. When you’ve run out of sweet and homemade popsicle recipes to try, make the easy and delicious transition to homemade ice cream sandwiches! Bake a batch of homemade cookies and use your favorite store-bought ice cream, […]
It’s another hot day that is going to require lots of water, air conditioning and popsicles! We are all set to head to the pool later for some refreshing splash time…but what about the time until then? Over here at Camp Katie Brown Kids, we’re going to make some Sidewalk Paint! My daughters and I […]
What’s more refreshing than sitting on a beach with a cool breeze floating over you? When I visit my family in Michigan during the warm summer months, we always seem to end up having a big picnic on the beach. While the kids are busy splashing in the waves and flinging sand, the adults can […]