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Spring Paint Project

Nothing says spring to me like painting something in the house. I love a fresh look on an old familiar room and spring seems to be the perfect time for it. I’ve been remodeling this house since I bought it four years ago, and let me tell you, it may never be finished. So far I’ve managed to redo a bath and a half, one bedroom and the family room. The rest of the house is in various stages of being worked on. I need something new. I love how much cleaner a room seems after you paint it and … Continue reading →

Oddball Paint Projects

Looking for some painting projects? Yesterday I was lurking on Pinterest, searching for something completely different, and I got drawn into the realm of fascinating paint crafts. Pinterest is a terrible black hole for this sort of thing. One delightful craft that I discovered was the idea of painting with the bottom of celery. If you don’t use the very end of the bunch of celery, take that end and dip it lightly into some paint. Place it onto a piece of fabric or paper, and you’ll come out with gorgeous prints that look very rose-like. Lovely! Smashed flower painting … Continue reading →

Valentines Food: Heart Felt Cooking

Scouring the internet for ideas for a Valentine’s party? Valentine’s Day is not known for its dedication to superb nutrition, but it can be a great time to create lovely goodies for friends and family. But first, what does cooking teach your kids? For one, it teaches them about nutrition. As they work with you to create meals or treats, they get to know what’s important about a meal. After many long discussions, my daughter now knows about carbohydrates, protein, fat, fruits and vegetables, and why each of them is important at different times. Cooking is also a wonderful way … Continue reading →