Crafting a Handmade Home
I’m really not making this stuff up! We have THE best dog ever. I know, I know…. every dog owner thinks their dog is all that, but ours really is!! 🙂 He’s been especially adorable today and I just thought I should take a moment to share a few pictures of our three-year-old German Shepherd named Remo. We take Remo with us just about everywhere
Have you thought about going paperless? Well, if you have and you’re not sure where to start, check out this new eBook by fellow blogger Abby Lawson and her husband Donnie Lawson. Donnie is actually the mastermind behind their paperless home strategy. They have written an eBook entitled, “The Paperless Home: How to Use Evernote to Organize Your Life.” I hate clutter! Just ask
It may sound like a cliche’, but changing just one thing about my morning routine has literally changed my life. But, before I tell you about how changing my morning routine changed my life, I’d like to talk to you about “habits.” Â There’s a saying that’s been going around for a long time that states if you do something for 21 days, it becomes a
For a little over a month now, I have been practicing yoga every morning. I have suffered from sciatica flare ups for years now and I was looking for a way to add an exercise routine to my daily life that would help with the prevention of sciatica. I knew that whatever I did, I would need to include core strengthening, so I found a
Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing just might be the best dressing for spinach salads! This weekend was absolutely beautiful here in Grove City, Ohio. I even got to be outside a little bit yesterday and mow the lawn. Beautiful day! All that sunshine made me hungry for something fresh and fruity. My solution, Strawberry Spinach Salad with my homemade recipe for Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing. Perfect! This salad
This Coffee Filter Wreath by Natalie Bradley from Natalie Bradley Events was recently featured in DIY Lifestyle Magazine and is absolutely adorable and, not to mention, a very creative use of an everyday item! This wreath would be an adorable decoration for a baby shower or change the colors to match your decor, style or event. The best part about this coffee filter floral wreath?
Zucchini Frittata Recipe is the perfect way to eat healthy and use up some of that zucchini! Spring has arrived in Central Ohio and brought with it much rain. But, the rain can’t keep me down because I know warmer, sunnier days are ahead. With those warmer sunnier days, comes fresh vegetables and fruits. One of my favorite vegetables is zucchini and this Zucchini Frittata
Healthy and tasty Shrimp Stuffed Avocado recipe! My husband and I first discovered this dish while vacationing in Mexico. It’s quickly become one of our favorite dishes. If you like shrimp, avocados or Mexican food, you’re bound to love this light, flavorful and oh-so-good-for-you Shrimp Stuffed Avocado recipe! Lenny and I really enjoyed the meals we had in Puerto Morelos. The dishes were prepared
Even though Lenny and I had a fantastic mini vacation to Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico, there’s no place like home! The weather was absolutely beautiful and the Caribbean Sea was spectacular. We ate lots of fresh, delicious food and met a lot of friendly people. Just wanted to check in and give you a little heads-up as to why you haven’t seen much from
In the first four segments of my Top 20 DIY {do-it-yourself} Blogs to Follow I introduced you to these incredibly crafty ladies: Part 1: Heather and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence Robin from All Things Heart and Home Traci from Beneath My Heart Susan from Between Naps on the Porch Part 2: Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer Jill from Create Craft Love Allyson from Domestic Superhero Joanne from Fifteen
In the first three segments of my Top 20 DIY {do-it-yourself} Blogs to Follow I introduced you to these incredibly crafty ladies: Part 1: Heather and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence Robin from All Things Heart and Home Traci from Beneath My Heart Susan from Between Naps on the Porch Part 2: Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer Jill from Create Craft Love Allyson from Domestic Superhero Joanne from Fifteen
In the first two segments of my Top 20 DIY {do-it-yourself} Blogs to Follow I introduced you to these incredibly crafty ladies: Part 1: Heather and Vanessa from At the Picket Fence Robin from All Things Heart and Home Traci from Beneath My Heart Susan from Between Naps on the Porch Part 2: Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer Jill from Create Craft Love Allyson from Domestic Superhero Joanne
Dear Friends, Have I mentioned lately that I’m just so over winter? I mean, come on, enough with the snow already! But, the past couple of weeks I have been able to tell myself it doesn’t really matter because in a couple of weeks my Lenny and I will be running away from home to some place warm and wonderful! Well, a couple of weeks
This Roasted Garlic Aioli recipe will take your burger to the next level! Roasted garlic aioli is perfect on burgers, vegetables or even fish! Lenny and I don’t eat out very often, but one of the restaurants we love to go to is Red Robin. Their burgers are just absolutely mouth-watering! When our daughter was home from San Diego, we went out to eat at Red Robin and they
Spring is not only the time when the weather begins to warm up and flowers begin to bloom, but it’s also a time when families move. It’s also a time for growing families to move into their new homes. I remember when I bought a house in a fairly new subdivision years ago, my neighbors introduced themselves and welcomed me to the neighborhood with small
Our son Brandon and his wife Jennifer were home for Christmas from Germany. It had been a very long 2-1/2 years since we’ve seen Brandon and we were so excited to have him home. I really just wanted to sit and stare at him for hours – with an occasional hug for good measure. But, I did have to reluctantly share them with the rest
Well, how many times have we seen various chefs, moms, and bloggers claiming to possess the “Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe Ever”? But, guess what? I concede, my recipe – or the recipe I’ve used for years – may not be the best. (I hate to admit that! Sigh…) I just read a recipe on Ali’s blog over at Gimme Some Oven for a Homemade Red Sauce that sounds
I love pizza. I love whole wheat pizza dough. So, it’s no surprise that one of the very first recipes I’m sharing here on The Birch Cottage blog is my favorite whole wheat pizza dough recipe. My husband, Lenny, and I took a trip to Niagara Falls, Canada a few years ago and while there, we ate at Wolfgang Puck‘s restaurant. I’ve been told that
Spring ISÂ just a couple of days away, right? I’m questioning this because it is back in the 20’s tonight. I’m really so over winter! Well, regardless of the weather today, I know it’s going to get warmer – eventually. I also know that with Spring comes Easter. And as I got to thinking about Easter, a few songs came to my mind. And when I
I may have mentioned this or maybe you already know this about me, but sometimes I think I’m the funniest person I know! Seriously! I TOTALLY crack myself up. Â Well, when I’m not amusing myself by being funny, I’m sometimes amusing myself by being clever. And, believe it or not, this is one of those clever moments for me. I am a big fan
