by skimhenson | Nov 21, 2010 | recipes
Recipe for S’more Cookies Thanksgiving is a time to pass along traditions. One of our family’s favorites is to bake cookies, sit around our kitchen table while the house still smells of them, and eat the warm snack with a cold glass of milk. If you plug...
by skimhenson | Nov 18, 2010 | renovations for home and life
Of all the things I’ve done in my life, renovating homes has landed in the top two as being the most challenging, fulfilling, exasperating, exciting, and panic and passion-producing. I’ve also probably learned more from my homes than just about anything or anyone....
by skimhenson | Nov 15, 2010 | book reviews and interviews
Mike Sullivan, the author of Necessary Heartbreak published by Simon & Schuster, interviewed with us a couple of months ago and is back to share some interesting, little known facts about his life. Thanks, Mike. We love it when you join our readers. For more,...
by skimhenson | Nov 11, 2010 | patriotism
“The Iraqi women held signs thanking our heroes they call “martyrs.” They beat their chest and put their hand over their heart to show appreciation for what our kids have done for them,” said Jane Davis, president of the Upstate Blue Star Mothers that supports moms...
by skimhenson | Nov 7, 2010 | funny ones, recipes
Our family’s favorite pastime at our mountain house is roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. We used to straighten a metal hanger to do our cooking, but then came along marshmallow roasting sticks (I guess you can use them for hot dogs too) from Eddie Bauer. Now...