Ringing in the new year by starting my first batch of Kombucha. Here’s to the new beginnings that we all need! And to hoping this endeavor doesn’t poison me!

Last batch gift of the season: Eco-friendly bird feeders The first version we did of this feeder was an epic fail. I won’t go into the details of it all. Let’s just say sometimes I’m glad Lucy couldn’t care less about crafts because when something she makes falls apart, she doesn’t give it a second …

Holiday hosting? Simple homemade tomato soup for a crowd Going to take a break from batch gifts for a minute (though I might have one or two still up my sleeve) to offer a hosting tip that my Aunt Cheryl perfected and used to offer to us on the night we would all arrive at …

Batch Gift: The Best Granola I know I’ve posted this recipe before but wanted to remind you of it because it makes a great batch gift to accompany any of the other gifts I’ve posted recently, though feel free to give it on its own as well. It’s a nice edible gift that isn’t cookies …

Three more batch gifts First off, thank you all for your kind words, condolences, texts, emails and messages after my previous post. They lifted my spirits and gave me comfort during this sad time. I wanted to get this next batch of bulk gifts out to you quickly as gift giving time is slamming upon …