Welcome to PEACH WEEK at Sunshine In My Pocket! Take a look at these beautiful peaches that came in from Utah: How’s this for some SUNSHINE for you? I am always inspired by vegetables and fruits. I love farmer’s markets. And this little gem of a peach is going to turn in some tasty treats! […]
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Hello Sweetheart! Card
Hello, weekend! It’s been a crazy weekend for me filled with cooking, baking and delivering gifts to my daughter and my NEW granddaughter! So I’m a little late in getting this post up for the Paper Smooches Challenge! This week, the challenge was inspired by this picture: I thought the black lace would lend itself […]
Caramel Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
I love Fall baking! These are some of my favorite pumpkin cookies…the frosting is SO good. I’m sharing the recipe over on Mom Endeavors…and I think you’re going to love it! Check it out here. While you’re there, leave a comment and let Sara know just how fantastic these look. 😉 Thanks friends! May your […]
Exciting Announcement! And blanket sewing tutorial
I just can’t wait to tell you: I’m going to be a GRANDMA!! I know, I know…it’s pretty hard to believe. But, by the time this posts, I MAY already be a grandma. My daughter went into the hospital last night to be induced. Oh. my. goodness. So I’ve never been a grandma before, but […]
Taste Test Tuesday — Hummus 3 ways
Taste Test Tuesday is back! Starting with a fun experiment with hummus. I have never made hummus before, but I’ve always wanted to. Luckily, the famous (infamous?) Casey Conrad (fitness and health guru) was here for a few days and she whipped up a batch of hummus! She divided it into thirds, added garlic to […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday — Good Timber
Let’s talk about adversity. Everyone has it at sometime in their life, right? It has been said that adversity makes us stronger…it shapes us into the glorious person we ultimately can be! Do you agree? This weekend we got a nice reminder of enduring our trials and coping with adversity in General Conference, a world-wide […]
You Make My Life Brighter Card
Today is my Paper Smooches card challenge! This stamp set called “Happy Bugs” is just so fun. I picked the Firefly (lightening bug) for this card and made each one a different color. My husband and I were traveling back East a few years ago, and we saw a bunch of fireflies one night. We […]
What I’m Looking for is a Blessing Not in Disguise
Did you know it’s World Card Making Day!? So this weekend I’ve been working on a few cards to share. I got this stamp a while ago at Michael’s and it just made me laugh, so I had to get it! This card will go to my Dad, who I know will appreciate it. That […]
Gluten Free Peanut Butter cookies
My co-worker moved away, but she left me the Best. Present. Ever: This recipe for Gluten-Free Peanut Butter cookies! (Thank you, Kait!) Now don’t let “gluten-free” scare you away. These are the best gluten free cookies I have EVER tasted! And they are easy to make. (Bonus)! Add a drizzle of chocolate on top, and […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday — It goes on
Today I combined one of my favorite quotes with one of my favorite pictures to share with you. These are some amazing Aspen trees in Northern Arizona. My husband and I were hiking with some friends and came upon an entire forest of Aspen trees with their leaves changing color to a bright yellow. It’s […]
Hi I'm Kari. I'm a creator, a card maker, and a day maker! I am Lucky in love to a supportive husband, blessed to raise 3 kids (all moved away now!), and happy to be watched over by 2 dogs. I originally started this blog to remind me to be happy amid adversity, and I hope it inspires you, too!
