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DIY Easy Spring time wreath + Bonus mini wreath

I purchased all my materials at Michaels.- They were having a big sale, and I was lucky to find a few items on clearance.   If you want to make an easy springtime wreath, and this is maybe even your first time creating a wreath... here are some very simple steps. Below, you will find some easy do-it-yourself instructions on making your very own wreath. Materials Needed You will need: 1 wreath. - Any size of your choice. I am using a grapevine wreath. Flowers.- silk, or paper. Choose any flower material for your wreath. I am using a paper flower material Optional letters and butterfly clip Wire cutter.- If you chose flowers with wires in them, you'll probably want to use this to cut them when preparing them to be placed in your wreath. DIY- Easy Spring time wreath Here's what you'll want to do: 1. Start by clipping your flowers.  Be sure when you clip them that you have some that are a bit longer and some that are short. This will help when you start to arr

Peaceful moment.

This peaceful moment... This was taken in September 2014. It took place on a hiking trail nearby.  The weather was absolutely beautiful, and these sunflowers blew gently in the wind. I paused for a second and embraced the beauty of summer.  What was your peaceful moment for this week? ***** Each Thursday, I'll be posting a photo taken during a peaceful moment.

Home.- Lately

Cooking. Cleaning. Warmer weather. Lessons. Playtime. Library visits. Here we are. - Warmer weather has arrived. Okay, but wait just one minute... we're being told we'll get some colder weather this week. - Maybe even another snow shower. I've come to expect this kind of weather. We're definitely looking forward to spring. Lately, our trips to our local library are happening more often. I'll usually pick out a few books for both girls. - Every so often, my daughter will want to pick out her own books. She's constantly reminding me about how much, and how fast she is growing. I recently checked out a book on fun ways to garden for the whole family. I'm sure we'll get some good use out of this book. Last year I planted a few vegetables in pots. I'm thinking about expanding this year. - A bigger garden, and a lot more herbs. Do you like to garden? Last month, I made a large batch of Kimchi.

Peaceful moment.

This peaceful moment... I've been admiring this pink rose. My husband went out and bought my oldest daughter this pink rose for Valentine's day.- It really has brightened this space up! What was your peaceful moment for this week? ***** Each Thursday, I'll be posting a photo taken during a peaceful moment.

Peaceful moment.

This peaceful moment... My four-year-old was thrilled to see  how her crystal heart turned out. ***** Below I've included instructions on making your very own crystal hearts. What was your peaceful moment for this week? ***** Each Thursday, I'll be posting a photo taken during a peaceful moment. How to make your own crystal hearts. 1 Clear jar 4 Tablespoons of Borax (Detergent booster) 1 Pipe cleaner. (Any color will work) Boiling water, -around 3 cups. String Pencil We started out by making a heart shape using our pipe cleaner. Take your clear jar and set it aside. Now it's time to boil your water. (You can either boil your water on the stove, or in the microwave). While it's boiling, tie the string to the middle of the pencil. And taking the other end of your string attach it to your heart shape. Next, pour the boiling water into the jar. Add in 4 tablespoons of Borax . Give it a nice stir. Make sure it all dissolves.

Snow days and Mochi ice cream recipe.

"Snow was falling, so much like stars filling the dark trees that one could easily imagine its reason for being was nothing more than prettiness.”  ―  Mary Oliver Today the sun is finally out. --It's been out the last few days, but it has been staying hidden behind the clouds. Today we are so fortunate to see the sun shining so brightly, and beautifully. We had a few days of snow.--Quite a bit of snow! During our snowy days, we enjoyed warm drinks, snuggle time, books, board games, and Mochi ice cream . It's ice cream wrapped in sweet flour dough. It's delicious and so easy to prepare.  When I was a little girl, my mother would actually purchase Korean rice cakes from the Asian market. I was so thrilled to find a recipe for Mochi ice cream. The dough reminded me of rice cake.- Soft, chewy, and sweet. Ingredients 1/2 cup of Mochiko sweet rice flour brand. -( You can find this flour in most Asian markets). 3/4 cup of wat

Peaceful moment.

This peaceful moment... It was art time. -Watercolors, paint brushes, and little hands. It was a very creative time. What was your peaceful moment for this week? ***** Each Thursday, I'll be posting a photo taken during a peaceful moment.

Warm Citrus tea.

I love this wonderful recipe that is packed with vitamin C. It's especially useful when you're battling a cold or just need an extra boost of vitamin C. The recipe for this hot Citrus tea is from the wonderful Honeysuckle, and it brought back wonderful memories.  Although in Korea they use the Yuja fruit, which my Korean mother never made into tea, the recipe I found uses 2 lemons and 1 orange. After washing the fruit, I sliced it thinly, including the rinds. I then added 2 inches of ground ginger root, a tablespoon of turmeric, and a cup of raw honey, and mixed all the ingredients together in a bowl. The wonderful aroma of these ingredients together was just amazing.  I then stored the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one month. The next morning, I placed a portion of the mixture into a cup of boiling water, and the wonderful flavors fused together.  This wonderful citrus tea is not only enjoyable but it is also loaded with vitamin

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