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May 2, 2025 • April Showers Bring May Flowers

Welcome to May! It seems that ALL the green has popped out here in southern Illinois as we’ve had tons of rain and the temperatures are starting to go up....

April 18, 2025 • When life gives you lemons....

Happy Good Friday. A special day indeed. Let me wish you Happy Easter in advance and hope your weekend is filled with love.  I've never been a big fan of...

April 4, 2025 • Gabby’s Wedding Mix

Happy April! The year is scooting right along and I’m certainly enjoying the transition of seasons. Speaking of seasons, we are approaching “wedding season” and I have another niece getting...

March 14, Pansies, Purrfect Sophie the Cat and ...

Oh. My. Word…what a great time I had making these adorable murrini. My face has been smiling like crazy! My husband’s family has owned and operated an Italian restaurant since...

Feb. 28, 2025 Critter Week and Fox Contest Winn...

Happy Friday! As I type this blog, my face is smiling as I just went through all the entries of the contest (almost 200!) and I’m so tickled with ALL...

Mr/Ms Fox Contest

Just a fun sneak preview of my new Fox murrini!  As I've been testing out the different temperatures with it, I've just been calling him "Mr. Fox". But I think...