relationships • lifestyle
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 16th, 2018 | No Comments »
Those of you who know me understand that I'm afraid of animals. The fear I have for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals is illogical, difficult to understand, and downright ridiculous. But, aren't most fears?
When I married Troy Pattee 15 years ago, he only had one requirement:…
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food • sweet treats
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 7th, 2018 | 1 Comment »
Looking for cute Valentine's gift ideas for your kids, their teachers, or your neighbors? Still have mini candy canes left over from Christmas? Don't worry if you don't! Just run over to your local grocery store where they are sure to have Christmas seasonal items still on sale, stop…
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food • sweet treats
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 31st, 2018 | No Comments »
The key to wowing your friends and family with Valentine's Day treats is to take an ordinary recipe, like cupcakes, and add some cute holiday-themed liners and toppers, like these with hearts, and voila! You've turned an ordinary sweet treat into an extraordinary holiday dessert.
White Cupcakes With Cream…
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giving back • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 22nd, 2017 | No Comments »
Looking for an easy homemade and yummy Christmas neighbor gift this holiday season? Look no further than your nearest craft or grocery store for chocolate and candy molds, buy some candy melts and peppermint pieces, and get ready to wow your friends and family.
I found a cute candy…
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family fun • activities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 13th, 2017 | 2 Comments »
Getting active as a family in the winter months, especially if you live somewhere cold, can be challenging. The bears may be on to something with that hibernation thing! LOL! But really, the winter season is the perfect time to get out, get active as a family, and go to…
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