Almost Wordless Wednesday {link-up} ~ Elephants

I am obsessed with elephants.  Not sure why I am so obsessed with them.. but I am.  Maybe it is because they are so magnificent.

Quinoa Salad and Sunbutter Dressing

I was given the recipe for the Sunbutter Dressing from a friend and decided to make a Quinoa Salad to go with it.  The dressing makes about 2/3 cup and I only used a small amount for my salad.

Foodie Friend Friday Linky Party

Are you ready for the 4th?  Do you have your menu planned?  Or do you need some more inspirations? Maybe you will find some here on this week's Foodie Friends Friday Party... and make sure that you check out our Host Favorite from last week's party as there are many great patriotic recipes....

Fill the Cookie Jar ~ Firecracker Macaroons

The beginning of July is very busy Patriotic Week.  With both Canada Day and Interdependence Day both countries are busy getting ready and celebrating their countries.   This week also is Fill the Cookie Jar time.  I decided to make a cookie that would be good both for countries as my heart lies in both.of them.

Almost Wordless Wednesday {link-up} ~ Lightning Storm

We have had some amazing lightning storms over the last few nights.  Sunday night I decided to go out and try and take some pictures.  I only took out my I-phone, really wish I would have used my camera and tripod.

Canada Day - Centerpieces

Happy Canada Day!

Hope you are having a wonderful celebrations today, with great foods and decorations!

Today I am show you how you can make a quick and inexpensive centerpiece for your Canada Day table.

DIY Herb Pots by Painting Terra Cotta Pots

I have tried to paint terra cotta pots before by using spray paints.  They took many layers and the paint peeled after a few years.  I decided to try it again as I want to plant some Herbs this year to use in my baking and cooking and have a pot that I can bring in the house and maybe keep them growing all winter