When we go on vacation to the beach it’s tradition to get each of us our very own container of ice cream. And we are very traditional. So this trip was no different. We love to pick out our own ice cream and eat it over the course of the vacation stay. So of course […]
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Dose of Sunshine Monday — Make Your Life Happy
Hello, Monday! I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness and contentment this week. To make our life happy is something we have control over because it has a lot to do with our mindset. I had a business coach who would continually tell me to MAKE it a good day. Or MAKE it a great […]
Cinco de Mayo free printable
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, which for us means homemade Mexican Food! I have been out of town so I haven’t had much time to prepare or plan this year. But that is not going to stop me from still having a delicious menu and bright colors to decorate with! If you are prepping last […]
The Flower Fields
We just got back from a glorious vacation to Southern California and oh, how I loved the weather over there! But my absolute favorite part of our trip was the visit to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California. The Flower Fields are only in bloom in April (thru Mother’s Day) and the flowers grow in […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday — Choose to Be Happy
Happy Monday! Today, I will leave you with one simple idea: If you have a choice, choose to be happy. I am working on this at times there are things that bother me, but I remind myself that I do have a choice! And I can choose to continue to worry, or I can choose […]
How to make an Orange Slice out of Felt (and a free printable)
Today I am going to show you how to make that felt orange slice that we used to adorn our Orange Blossom Cookies. It is incredibly easy to make and looks surprisingly realistic next to real orange slices. You only need: Orange felt in 2 shades, white felt, ribbon, needle & thread, fabric glue. Watch […]
Orange Blossoms (a favorite recipe)
We have four beautiful orange trees and today they were calling to me. One of my favorite things is to enjoy the fruit from our CITRUS trees here in Arizona. We have a new lemon and lime tree, too, and I’m hoping soon they will produce! But now, it’s time to harvest the rest of […]
Taste Test Tuesday — Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
For this very important taste test we were in search of The Perfect Reese’s Ratio! I really don’t think you can go wrong with any of these Reese’s options, but in the quest for truth and best taste to report back to you, I just knew that this taste test could not be overlooked! We […]
Dose of Sunshine Monday — Earth Day Free Printable (Do not print)
It’s Earth Day! And to celebrate, I thought I’d make you a free printable! But for Heaven’s sake, don’t print it. Because that would take paper, which is made from trees…and that might completely negate my good will toward Earth on this very special day. So, maybe it’s not a printable. It’s just a little […]
How to Make Felt Roses
I love roses! Love them. In fact, I have a rose garden just outside my kitchen window so I can look at my roses as I’m doing dishes (what could be more inspiring)? It seems I have been extra inspired by roses this week! See my rose photo inspiration here. So, to stay with the […]
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!
