Monthly Archives: July 2013

Watermelon Sugar Cookies

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Megan

Looking for something fun but classic for a summer cookout or party?  Everyone loves sugar cookies, and when you present a platter of these watermelon cookies, maybe along with a big bowl of fresh watermelon wedges, you’ll be a rock … Continue reading →

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Butterflies and Newsprint

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Megan

I was looking for a slightly different color combination, and came up with Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, and Calypso Coral.  I have a really hard time using Calypso Coral and wanted to incorporate it.  I also thought combing the black … Continue reading →

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Spongeball Waterfights

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Megan

Here’s a great idea for a hot summer day…Spongeball Waterfights!  I found it over at Create.Craft.Love…you can go there for the directions, or here’s the lowdown. That photo below is from Jill, not me, by the way. Supplies: 30 sponges … Continue reading →

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Cabochon Specimen Art

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Megan

This post first appeared at Create.Craft.Love in April, when Jill was nice enough to let me guest post there. And today, I’m sharing it right here, at my own blog, because I love this idea so much! I have a … Continue reading →

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Camp Counselor S’more Thanks

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Megan

We love our local YMCA…especially the specialty camps each summer. Especially when we have movers in our house all day for a week and if the hooligans were home, they’d have to be staying out of the way and not … Continue reading →

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Cool and Creamy Fruit Soup

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Megan

Looking for a dinner for a hot summer night?  Tired of main-dish salads?  Yeah, I know how you feel.  Our whole family loves having fruit soup for dinner, and it couldn’t be easier. We serve it with some crusty bread … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Wisconsin!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Megan

We’re almost outta here, hard as it is to believe. When we arrived two years ago, those 24 months seemed to stretch forever into the future. To put it mildly, I was not enthusiastic about moving here, mostly because we … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Megan

I’m just posting a quick photo today, featuring my very favorite “flag” that hangs year-round at our home. A dear friend made this, when our husbands were stationed together at Fort Polk, LA, in 2009. Since then, it’s hung outside … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Strawberries

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Megan

Don’t these look patriotic? When I was a caterer, I made these by the boatload, and they’re super quick. Even if you’re making 200 of them. But you won’t be. Probably. If you don’t have blue sugar, you could just … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Raspberry Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Megan

I’m not blathering on today about how the flavors of this pie meld together in an explosion of yumminess. You just need this in your life. It’s perfect for Independence Day (or any day you happen to find rhubarb in … Continue reading →

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