Gave the driftwood a good brushing to get rid of any loose bits, then designed and printed the vinyl words on my Cricut Joy (essentially making a large sticker). I think I'll take it up north to the 5th wheel and see if any of our camping neighbors are put out hahahah! Now that I'm saying it tho - I also just bought a door mat that says 'Like A Good Neighbor, Stay Over There'...I might be pushing a crabby leave-me-alone vibe a little too strong LOL
Welcome to day camp - it's either a place for you to get inspired and want to make stuff, or a place where I can show off the cute things I've made since my family is tired of my texting them pictures every day! Just like camp I do all kinds of fun projects - crafts, DIY, bake, cook, garden and more - and can't wait to share them with anyone looking for ideas.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Welcome-ish
Gave the driftwood a good brushing to get rid of any loose bits, then designed and printed the vinyl words on my Cricut Joy (essentially making a large sticker). I think I'll take it up north to the 5th wheel and see if any of our camping neighbors are put out hahahah! Now that I'm saying it tho - I also just bought a door mat that says 'Like A Good Neighbor, Stay Over There'...I might be pushing a crabby leave-me-alone vibe a little too strong LOL
Sunday, June 9, 2024
🔥 Around the Campfire (week 23)
Dear Campers ~
Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week:
Posts ~
6/2: 🔥 week 22
6/3: half-square triangle quilt (part 3)
6/4: TT plants that are toxic to dogs
6/5: sheet pan pork tenderloin with potatoes and spinach
6/6: chocolate chip cookie cupcakes
6/8: words
What's Cooking ~
- grilled bone-in chicken, rice pilaf, steamed green beans
- swordfish tacos
- marinated pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, spinach/beet/goat cheese salad
- pan-fried perch, cole slaw (Dave made this for himself, and surprisingly didn't make a mess!)
- chicken street tacos, spanish rice
That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)
6.9.23: MSTI: coffee foamer
6.9.22: TT stuffed mushrooms
6.9.21: champagne cupcakes
6.9.20: tip-sy tuesday: multiple ways to make pesto
6.9.19: 🔥week 23
6.9.18: packing tip - pillbox jewelry holder
6.9.17: outfit idea - cuffed jeans and t-shirt
6.9.16: garden update
Saturday, June 8, 2024
6/8 ~ Words
Tesha sent me this text and I thought it'd make a great 'words' post today - happy Saturday!
She wrote:
This morning I read this little saying and I loved it. I thought you might want to share it on your blog.
To live a little better always be forgiving.
Add a little sunshine to the world in which we’re living.
6.8.23: Macey's enchiladas
6.8.22: crabby mushrooms
6.8.21: tip-sy tuesday saving the bees
6.8.20: Tip-sy Tuesday: stovetop toasted garbanzo beans
6.8.19: ice cream sandwich cake
6.8.18: travel blog: Germany to Sweden
6.8.17: Cathy painted over a painting
6.8.16: mini cheesecakes
Friday, June 7, 2024
Cauliflower Cheese Soup
- 1 T. Butter
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Celery Stick finely chopped (I did 2 stalks)
- 2 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
- 1.3lb Cauliflower Florets (from a medium cauliflower - I used a whole cauliflower)
- 1 Medium Potato peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes (I did 2 potatoes)
- 4 cups Vegetable / Chicken Stock
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Melt the butter in a large pan, over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic and sautè for around 6 mins.
- Add the cauliflower, potato and stock. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the potato and cauliflower is soft.
- Turn the heat off, add the mustard and using a stick (immersion) blender, blitz until smooth.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted.
- Taste and season (do not season if serving a baby)
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| I forgot to take a picture after it was blended! |
recipe found here
6.7.21: card with belly band
6.7.20: 🔥week 23
6.7.19: macrame shell holder
6.7.18: travel blog: Norway to Denmark
6.7.17: brownie strawberry skewers
6.7.16: roasted garbanzo beans
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes
I made cupcakes for a birthday party last week - Joe likes chocolate cake and chocolate chip cookies so we decided to combine the two! I doctored a dark chocolate fudge cake mix by adding an extra egg, a box of instant chocolate pudding, 1 t. vanilla and a pinch of salt, a big scoop of sour cream, and replaced the oil with melted butter. Those changes alone make a cake extra delish! After they cooled completely I piped filling into each one (combined instant pudding with 1 cup milk, then fold in 1/2 tub Cool Whip). Frosted with chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkled some mini chocolate chips over top. Right before serving we pushed small chocolate chip cookies into the frosting - I wasn't there but heard they were a big hit!
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Spinach
- 1 (1.5 lb) pork tenderloin
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 T. whole-grain Dijon mustard, plus additional for serving
- 1 (6 oz) bag baby spinach
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
6.5.23: pet memorial album
6.5.22: 🔥 week 23
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Tip-sy Tuesday: Plants that are Toxic to Dogs
I came across this list of plants that are toxic to dogs and since it's planting and gardening season I thought I share with you. It says most 'just' make your pet sick, but a few of them can kill. If your pet has tangled with any of these, call your veterinarian.
Monday, June 3, 2024
Half-Squares Triangle Quilt (part 3)
To finish the quilt I made for Sarge's dog groomer (recap: I made Curt a small quilt from the scarves he sent Sarge home in after being groomed - see how to make the squares here, and how I arranged the squares here) I cut batting and the backing from solid blue fabric, but each a bit bigger than the front so you have extra wiggle room when piecing them together. I also needed binding long enough to go all around the quilt (the binding is the skinny edge of fabric that connects the front and back).
Fabric usually comes in 43 to 44" widths and you need more than that to go around the quilt - and you want the binding to be one long piece. In order to do that I cut strips of fabric about 3" wide and then sew them together to make one long continuous piece. To sew the strips together lay one strip face up, and another face down with right sides together perpendicular to the bottom strip, sew a diagonal line across the corner (see pictures to see what the heck I'm trying to say hahaha:)
6.3.23: words
6.3.22: 30-day arm challenge
6.3.21: peanut butter cheese ball
Sunday, June 2, 2024
🔥 Around the Campfire (week 22)
Dear Campers ~
Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week:
Posts ~
5/26: 🔥 week 21
5/27: Memorial Day '24
5/28: mcGriddle muffins
5/29: half square triangle quilt part 2
5/30: thru the years
5/31: hawaiian dream cake
6/1: words
That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)
6.2.23: MSTI: coffee chiller
6.2.22: baked donuts
6.2.20: tip-sy tuesday: whipping egg whites
6.2.19: 🔥week 22
6.2.18: message box
6.2.17: outfit tip - full pants with t-shirt
6.2.16: tomato container garden
Saturday, June 1, 2024
6/1 ~ Words
Today's words aren't inspirational or anything to think about - it just made me laugh :) Happy June!
6.1.21: vanilla cupcakes with marshmallow filling
6.1.20: wine cork plant markers
6.1.18: spiller, filler, thriller
6.1.16: cookie dough cupcakes





















