Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

My sister and I went out to lunch with my daughter and granddaughter the other day. As the meal progressed, we realized that our roles had flipped, and suddenly my sister and I were the children, and ...

Summer is approaching and it's the perfect time for refreshing drinks. I used to love to hear my mom talk about the weird concoctions she used to drink when she was young. She always had a smile on he...

Summer is here! Why not celebrate with our June Cookie-of-the-Month: WATERMELON SLICES! These cute cookies are a slice-and-bake recipe, meaning you can keep the dough logs in the freezer or fridge unt...

I have multiple tubs of decorations for each holiday, but my 4th of July dcor was sadly lacking. So, when I saw some rustic flags for sale, I decided to make my own. Here's how I did it: RUSTIC FLAGS ...

She gave my kids everything they wanted. It didn't matter how strict I was trying to be, she went behind my back and caved into their demands. A second helping of dessert, some candy before dinner, or...

Most of my neighbors have lovely, well-kept yards. Their lawns are green and they have symmetrical plantings in their garden beds. Mine? Well, it's a bit different. I just can't wrap my head around li...

My dad came over from Norway after World War II. As a kid, I thought it was completely normal to have a father who spoke with an accent and repaired watches and clocks from a tiny shop. He barely spok...

I am a lazy gardener. I'm fortunate to live in an area with plentiful rainfall because otherwise my garden would be a wilted mess, like my houseplants. My husband has actually told me to quit buying h...

Spring is upon us, and the world is exploding with color. I love it! It's like God is rewarding us for making it through a long, gray winter and boy does He give awesome rewards! Everywhere I look the...

It happens every spring. After being ignored all fall and winter, my garden is full of weeds. It's uncomfortable to try and garden during cold and rainy days, so I just ignore the weeds until the sun ...