Monthly Archives: April 2010

Dance Recital Aprons

I still pinch myself on occasion to think at my retirement age of life I am having so much fun. Recently I had an inquiry from a lady in Portland, Oregon who teaches children’s dance. She had seen an apron … Continue reading

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Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe

I never seem to never get tired of chocolate! So thought I would share this fast, easy chocolate recipe with you. 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk … Continue reading

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Planting Herb Pots

Ok, I’ve never been very good at this task. Mostly because I am lazy at watering potted plants once the melting hot Kansas heat settles on us in July and August. And if the heat doesn’t do them in, then … Continue reading

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Garden Walk

Enjoy your weekend!

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The Unfolding Wisteria Vine

In just a week this massive vine went from this: and this: To this! and this: Amazing what a week of sunshine does. This vine is only 3 years old and this is the most spectacular it has looked thus … Continue reading

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Mothers Day Giveaway Winner

The drawing for the $25.00 gift certificate was announced Wednesday and the lucky lady was Sarah Seitz of Bellevue, Washington…. What makes Creative Chics unique is we do not make the same apron over and over but each design is … Continue reading

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Sore Muscles, Tired Body

When we discussed getting ready for Spring earlier in our blog I think I failed to mention working out and getting the body in shape for all of the lifting, pushing, carrying, squatting, planting, digging…I hope I didn’t miss any … Continue reading

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In Memory Of Brian Akabane

A precious friend of Deb and Robert’s passed suddenly Saturday of what appears to have been heart failure.  He was only 36 years old and leaves a wife and stepson, age 16.  Today we are with his family and friends … Continue reading

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Spring at the Pearson’s

Spring, the season of sudden change.  I helped Deb pick out flowers to make a Spring bouquet for her front door and the flowers laid on her dining room table for weeks before we finally got it completed and hung. … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Giveaway

Creative Chics is participating in a Mother’s Day Giveaway at Natalie’s Sentiments.  The list of giveaways is long so please take advantage and get registered.  A $25.00 gift certificate will be given away to shop in our store and many, … Continue reading

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