It’s been a bit of a rough day. Nothing earth shattering, but enough to mess up my plans & throw me off my game. The joys of modern conveniences, when something goes wrong, we realise how much we rely on them. Today I am thankful for these modern marvels. They work most of the time … More Thankful Thursday – October 27, 2011
Just a couple of tasty treats to share with you today. First is a homemade chicken salad wrapped in crescent rolls. They were quite tasty – Colin & the boys really liked them. Let’s face it, you can pretty much wrap anything in a crescent roll, bake it & it’s going to be fabulous! I saw … More Tasty Tuesday – Crescent Rolls & Acorns
Didn’t get up to too much crafting this week. My house is much more conducive to creativity now though so hopefully the week ahead will yield lots of pretty, fun things. I whipped up a pair of earrings & created an artist trading card. I’ve also been finalizing what I’ll be making for Christmas presents, … More Make It Monday – Light Edition
A couple of weeks ago, I got to spend the day with my Mom. It was a lovely birthday present. We went to some thrift & vintage stores – one of my favourite things to do. We also had a yummy lunch. We both found some gems, but my favourite find was a set of … More Secondhand Sunday – Merry Mushrooms
Well, the world didn’t end, again. At least not yet. New Zealand made it through, so I think we might be ok. Though, to be honest, the end of the world sometimes doesn’t seem like such a bad thing when you think about what’s waiting for us. But that’s a topic for another time. Today … More Fashion on Friday – October 21, 2011
Thought I’d share our Autumn Bucket List. We’ve already completed several of the activities on the list. Fall is a great time of year. Already looking ahead & planning our Winter Bucket List. What are your favourite Autumn activities? We still have more room on our bucket list…
I Yam What I Yam! There I go quoting Popeye again. Actually, that’s a first for me. I admire Popeye’s self-acceptance. I wish I was more like Popeye. I do love spinach! If I ever thought that competition, comparison & feelings of inadequacy would end as I got older, I have long since been disappointed. … More Words on Wednesday – I Yam What I Yam
It’s Tasty Tuesday! Here’s a round-up of new recipes I tried this week. OK, so I’ve never made rice krispy treats. How did this happen? The situation was rectified this week though. Jude & I made the treats & they were good. Super simple recipe: Rice Krispy Treats 5 c. Rice Krispies 1/4 c. butter 7 … More Tasty Tuesday – October 12-18, 2011
I’m starting several new series here on Be Your Own Adventure. One of them is Make it Monday. Whether it’s a DIY project I find on Pinterest or something creative I come up with myself, I’ll be sharing a few of the things that I am up to lately. Of course, with Christmas only 10 … More Make It Monday – Mason Jar Sewing Kit
As the weather cools, my desire to actually cook is re-emerging. It’s nice. I feel healthier in the Fall & Winter as I tend to take more care in cooking. I made two recipes recently that I found on Pinterest. My love of Pinterest is well-documented. I even got my Mom hooked up to Pinterest last … More For the Love of the Foods of Fall
Lamppostings 