Category Archives: family
Welcome to My Kitchen
As a senior citizen I cook minimally compared to the nurturing years of having children at home for multiple meals each day. My focus used to be space to work on the counter tops, practical was the essence of the … Continue reading
Chics Tile Project
Want to dress up a patio, you should consider putting ceramic tile on the floor. My concrete patio was built with a spacer right down the middle of the 16×20 slab of concrete. Half of the patio is under the … Continue reading
One Door Closes, Another Opens
Sometimes we are so busy looking at the door that is closing, we fail to see the door that is opening. Not sure who coined this phrase but how true it is. My family and friends are surprised how joyfully … Continue reading
Sisters Vacation In Cabo
Welcome to Mosaic Monday! After you’re done here, be sure to check out other fabulous Mosaics at Little Red House hosted by the sweet and lovely Mary. When people talk about how wonderful big families are, I can certainly relate. … Continue reading
Forever Keepsakes (part 2)
Yesterday I started this trip through my bedroom of special gifts that have become “Forever Keepsakes” to me. I hope you read it, if not jump back a page and then come back to read today’s blog. Hanging on the … Continue reading
Forever Keepsakes
Recently I wrote an article for the Creative Chics blog about my bed cover. As I was in the process I looked around my room and realized how many “Forever Keepsakes” I have stored within my bedroom walls. I hope … Continue reading
America’s Favorite Pastime
Today we have another guest author, Kim Greiner, daughter of Mother Chic and sister to Deb and Julie. I have a confession to make. I wasn’t a baseball fan. Yes, that’s right; America’s favorite pastime was not mine. The game … Continue reading
With Age Comes Wisdom — and Sr. Citizen Discounts
National Senior Citizens Day honors our elderly population. On this day we are encouraged to recognize and show appreciation for the value and contribution of elderly people to home, family and society. In his Presidential Proclamation (August 19, 1988), President … Continue reading
Carry Out Can Be Inviting
Having company on short notice or unexpectedly can be an enjoyable experience if I relax and decide to enjoy it. The secret is not to attempt more than I can accomplish, thus allowing me to enjoy my company by minimizing … Continue reading
Family Style Red Potato Salad
A Fourth of July tradition for our family is homemade potato salad and of course homemade ice cream with hot fudge topping. Well we’re doing both. The recipe for the potato salad is not something I have in writing. This … Continue reading