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Takes the Cake: Erin makes a Monster's Day cake

My baking friend and coworker, Erin Lippitz, put a fun spin on Mother's Day last weekend when she made this adorable "Monster's Day" cake for her mom and sister.

Erin's sister, Laura, texted her a photo of a similar cake, requesting that Erin try baking it.


Recipe for tangy White Barbecue Sauce

Health nuts, turn away, because the recipe I'm about to share is all kinds of wrong.

Lately, Rob has been poring over "The Big Book of BBQ" and saw a mention, but not a recipe, of White Barbecue Sauce.


Sharing photos of my mom's garden in honor of Mother's Day

After blogging last week about garden art and recently about trying to turn my garden into a bona-fide hobby, I thought I'd blog with photos of some of my mom's garden art. (Sunday is Mother's Day, after all.)


Getting so incredibly close to finishing Erin and Tom's computer room

We are getting so, so close to finishing Erin and Tom's computer room.


A tasty, wine-soaked variation on our Beer Can Chicken recipe

Our favorite Beer Can Chicken recipe is pretty solid, especially if you're making it on a weekend.


How I made an upcycled, monogrammed paperclip holder

My sister is in love with cute office supplies.

I think this may be the result of keeping her desk far cleaner than I do, but that's just a theory.


A vintage plaid thermos and an act of kindness

I pretty much love anything old, retro, funky or red.


Garden art and what it says about us

Rob and I are getting antsy to try making hypertufa, but the weather and our schedules just haven't cooperated.


Propagating plants: a great way to fill out a garden on a budget

I wrote recently about how I'm trying to jazz up my own interest in gardening.

I've always gardened halfheartedly, sometimes keeping up with the weeds only to lapse into excuses and then frustration when they take over.


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