Author Archives: Megan

About Megan

My various hats: mom to three crazy teens and one quirky dog, wife of 27 years to my retired GI Joe, and high school math teacher. After my husband's retirement from the Army, we've settled in the Pacific Northwest. Crafting, cooking, photography, and reading keep me sane (that's a relative term!) and I hope you'll enjoy following along as I navigate the chaos of life!

Fun Glitter Shaker Valentines

Like pretty much any crafter, I think a little glitter can give a fun finishing touch to any card, and I also think shaker cards are super fun. When I saw a set of Valentine glitter confetti at the craft … Continue reading

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Family Favorite Apple Fritter

Before the comments about this not being an apple fritter, let me just say that in my family, it is! My mom is an amazing pie baker, and this is her recipe for an apple fritter, which she’s been making … Continue reading

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What Can You Make of It?

It’s juvenile, I know, but I think of the line from the old movie, “Airplane!” every time I fold a piece of paper. You know, when they hand him a map and say, “What can you make of it?” and … Continue reading

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The Sweetest Alfajores

Last year, my high schooler had to make traditional foods of Chile for his Spanish class. He shared that with me the night before his group’s presentation. Yay. Anyway, he did a little Google research and found some amazing (and … Continue reading

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Embossing Many Thanks and Making Punch Templates

I know, I’m skating perilously close to being rude by not having sent thank you notes for Christmas yet. But I’m playing the pandemic card yet again, and just getting around to writing (and having the kids write) thank yous. … Continue reading

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Easy Instant Pot Brunswick Stew {& a Menu}

Happy 2021! Now let me ask…are y’all as tired as I am of cooking? Or maybe not cooking itself, but the planning of meals? And the shopping? After being at home, restrictions so takeout is our only option for restaurants, … Continue reading

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Tuxedo Fondue for NYE at Home

First off, I hope you had a fabulous, relaxing, and safe Christmas! I haven’t posted in a couple of weeks…I was OBE (overcome by events) as Christmas approached. So despite my intentions to post a cheery Christmas message, that didn’t … Continue reading

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Finally Making Some Christmas Cards….

Yes, I finally found a little time to create a few Christmas cards! I know it’s late, but I just love this set of stamps from Stampin’ Up! The quotes are from some of our favorite Christmas movies, and they … Continue reading

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Christmas Candy for Gifting

As I may have mentioned just a few times before, I do not like to make cookies. One of the best things about having older kids who like to be in the kitchen is that they have assumed most cookie … Continue reading

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Delivery Driver Crate of Treats

This is a far from original idea, but in this year of home deliveries, we wanted to do something to thank all of the delivery drivers who have often been our only link to the world (or at least that’s … Continue reading

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