Today we are sharing a quick and easy post on how to trim a rose! Did you know there is proper way to trim a rose so you make your rose bush grow back right? I never knew until college we covered an entire section on rose trimming and pruning! By trimming a rose this way, you will force healthy growth, and it will actually grow more full. This is how I keep my roses healthy and get rid of spent blooms. Continue Reading >>
Super Simple Iced Coffee
It's Monday...which means we all probably need an extra boost to get the week started. Now, I am a total hot coffee drinker in the morning. I don't ever feel the same if I start with an iced coffee. Even in the summer when it is already 80 degrees at 5:30am, I need hot coffee. That being said, in the afternoons I hate hot coffee. Unless it is snowing or something like that ;) So, afternoons are all about iced drinks to spark my thoughts. Since I'm a chemist, I love mixing up recipes with extracts! I think they add a burst of wonderful flavor to almost anything! This recipe Continue Reading >>
Facts about me – Volume 1
Today I would like to share with you ten little facts about me. (Other than the fact that I LOVE Christmas ;) ) Continue Reading >>
What Are the Reasons Why Chocolate is Bad for Dogs? Quick Reference Guide
If you are a dog owner, or perhaps interact with dogs on a routine basis, you should definitely keep this post around for reference! So, What Are the Reasons Why Chocolate is Bad for Dogs? Continue Reading >>
Cow Pie Cookies
As many of you know, I am from Texas. More notably, from a small country town where seeing cows in a neighborhood is not unusual. In fact, it's quit common! So, while I was experimenting with this recipe over the past few months, each time I popped a pan out of the over, my husband said, they look like cow pies! Therefore, that is the official name now :) Don't let the name fool you though...everyone LOVES THESE! The name is what gives them a little zest;) Continue Reading >>