Mother’s Day is very bittersweet for me since my mom is no longer with us. In fact, the ten year anniversary of her death is just a few days before Mother’s Day. But I have two beautiful daughters, one granddaughter, and a grandson on the way. So there is plenty to celebrate! We’ve selected some adorable gift […]
Mother’s Day Table
Mother’s Day is an occasion to honor the women who hold a special place in our lives. They don’t have to be our moms and grandmothers only, they can be close friends as well. Our table is a garden hat and hydrangea (Mama Bear’s favorite flower) theme. Deep purple and vibrant green make up the […]
Pumpkins in California
I’ve mentioned before that my mom was a “country wannabe” even when living in a small house in California. Despite our postage-sized yard, she was determined to grow pumpkins for my brother and me. The problem was our yard was so small, she could only make room in a patch of dirt close to the […]
Our First Indiana Garden
After making the move from Southern California to a two-acre property in Indiana, we felt like we’d become farmers. My mom promptly began her transition from a California girl to a farmer girl. The first step was to plant a garden that took up about half our yard. That may be a bit of an […]