Erica's Sale Days!

It's that time of year again! ERICA'S always has THE very best 1930s reproductions and this year is no exception. You'll find FREE US & HALF PRICE INTERNATIONAL shipping on orders $49+.

Please contact Erica's directly for details or check out their website at ericas.com. A few new selections were added to the huge collection this weekend. Here are a couple of photos of some of the haul from our trip to South Bend, Indiana. I have't had a chance to get into the strips, charm packs, kits, magazines or books yet. :)

Happy Sewing & SHOPPING,

Heather

Springtime!

It's been a long winter and we're thrilled to be getting out into the sunshine! No worries, you've not missed any updates. My calendar is incredibly full and I've not had time to quilt other than teaching a few small group classes on piecing, appliqué and easy headband construction. 


When work settles down and I have a bit of time, I'll be back. I already have a project in mind for a quick finish!

For now, please enjoy a few photos of our violets, daffodils & tulips. 
The yard is in bloom & we're loving every minute.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

 

Getting in the Groove

How is it almost time to head back to school? 

During the school year, I scour sales, buy in bulk & make multiple servings of meals to cut dinner prep to a minimum on our busiest nights. Why make a mess in the kitchen for the same meal 3 times, right? 

We cook a variety of foods seasonally, from scratch & on a budget. Once the weather cools, I get busy in the kitchen, sous chefs in tow and we're nice and toasty in the house without bumping up the heat. I've done this since college so it certainly works for singles & couples...we're just prepping on a larger scale these days. 

It's so nice to come in from work and not have to scramble around cooking at the last minute. It just takes a little planning, really.

While I'm home all summer, the kids enjoy the remaining meals with lots of fresh fruits and veg from the farmer's market and our garden. Once the deep freezer contents begin to dwindle, we have a terrific time following directions and practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division & fractions as we begin restocking. baking.

I start with breakfast and lunch items to help our mornings run a little smoother as we transition to early mornings of what seems like pure chaos the first month or two. 

The kiddos bring their lunches to school most days and are responsible for packing their own this year-----I'm pretty excited about that! 

I thought stocking up on some low cost snacks for the freezer would go over well with munchkin & our middle. Our oldest was happy to do some taste testing. Thumbs up, seal of approval.

Munchkin decided on oatmeal raisin cookie dough. She is not a fan of mixing without the Kitchen Aid. I hear you, girl. Exhausted after all the laborious mixing (with help, mind you) she graciously allowed me to bake all 8 dozen. I think we'll all sleep well tonight.

Best Wishes,

Heather

Wish you were here!

I have not been sewing. At all.

We're too busy playing.

We're spending gorgeous days at the beach and loving summer!

Toes in the sand,

soaking in the sunshine---just as we should be.

Best Wishes,

Heather