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“Create Everyday Challenge” & Artsy Project Ideas for the Creativity Challenged

February 1, 2017 By Shelley Leave a Comment

“Create Everyday Challenge” & Artsy Project Ideas for the Creativity Challenged

  Some of you know my "real" job is that I'm a writer. One topic I recently wrote about again was art therapy. I've always played around with artsy projects and garden "stuff," but I'm not sure I realized the therapeutic role it played in my life. Lately, ... [ Read More ]

Homemade Dog Treats for the Kids to Make

December 28, 2016 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Homemade Dog Treats for the Kids to Make

Homemade dog treats. A new holiday tradition? I discovered that one of our local animal shelters has a pet food bank! They provide pet food to people who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford an animal. Many of their clients have disabilities or are elderly. Like the rest of ... [ Read More ]

Home and Garden Accessories Tell Your Story

August 25, 2016 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Home and Garden Accessories Tell Your Story

It's the little things that make a house a home. In case you can't tell from all the whining I've done lately, the transition to our new chapter in life hasn't gone as well as we hoped. Despite all my hard work and planning, it's been one disaster after another (think ... [ Read More ]

Fall Favorites: Blogger’s Top 9 Fall Posts

August 23, 2016 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Fall Favorites: Blogger’s Top 9 Fall Posts

Are you all starting to plan for fall? I'm always torn this time of year... Sad to see summer go because I so love gardening, but I love fall sunshine and the crispy fall weather. Now that Michigan is home, I'm even more conflicted. Fall is beautiful in the Great ... [ Read More ]

Country Living Fair Returns to Columbus —and We’ve Got Tickets

August 18, 2016 By Shelley 4 Comments

Country Living Fair Returns to Columbus —and We’ve Got Tickets

Who doesn't love Country Living magazine? You know I do! I participated in their "Home for Christmas" tour of blogger homes last December with some of my fellow bloggers and had so much fun with it! For the 2nd year in a row... they've been gracious enough to give me a pair ... [ Read More ]

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Hi there, I’m Shelley!

The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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