Inspirations

Make every day this month special. But remember to relax and enjoy every day,

No place like home to relax and enjoy a good book. These are some of the books I’ve read this summer, mainly historical fiction. Reading is a way you learn about different types of people and friendships. I normally read in the evening, but this summer my husband and I found time earlier in the…

Teddy Bears are one of the most popular toys for children and are also given to adults. It is a gift of love, congratulations, or sometimes in sympathy. The first American toy bears were called Teddy, in honor of our 26th president of the United States president Theodore Roosevelt. As the story goes, he chose…

The first Monday in September is Labor Day. Many people have the day off to celebrate the holiday. We can say goodbye to summer and welcome fall with a picnic or barbecue party. Family and friends gather to have fun and enjoy many activities such as throwing a football or practicing for the football season…

Happy first day of September. This month brings cooler weather and beautiful warm colors of autumn. September begins on the same day of the week as just one other month, December. While it shares the first day of the month it does not end on the same day of the week as any other month.…

I always have teacups and beverage coasters sitting around on tables, counters, nightstands, on my desk, and at tea parties. Coasters are more than decorative pieces. They protect the surface of tables and other areas where a beverage is placed. In addition, they serve as drip mats that soak up the condensation and as a…

This 4th of July, we would like to share a fun 4th of July activity for all ages. We created a Word Search you can enjoy and play with family and friends. Click below and print it as our gift to you to celebrate this day of independence. We have also included the answer key…

This was a book about terrible times in history and how some families had to survive. There were so many hardships. It helped me to appreciate the things I do have in life including family, home, food, and even a job. It was powerful, sad, and terrible at times but well written. Hard to believe…

I feel honored and special when friends come and play with me in the kitchen. This week my friend Alma came and prepared some of her Mother’s simple recipes and planned our menu for dinner. Alma is like family and she makes the best Mexican food. I enjoy learning about new recipes from friends and…

Grab your favorite teacup and teapot for reading. I recently read “Because of Winn-Dixie” and it’s now a favorite of mine. Winn Dixie is a children’s novel and it’s young adult fiction. The story is about a young girl who finds a dog and how they bond together as she shares her thoughts with the…

Valentine’s Day is about inspiration, caring hearts, and celebrating the day with your sweetheart, family, neighbors, and friends. Here at Bluejean Corner, we like to have teatime with pretty teacups and place settings. There are so many ways to set a table with beautiful heart dishes, floral vase arrangements, and even heart-shaped teacups and teapots.…

It’s cold outside. Being inside near a warm and cozy fireplace is comforting. A small table set with fresh flowers, teacups, and a favorite teapot is the beginning of an afternoon teatime. I like to start with a warm teacup of soup. A menu that follows with finger sandwiches, a trio of mini desserts, fresh…

I am so glad you’re here! These are strange times, aren’t they? It’s like reading a novel. Lifes busyness doesn’t always have time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Our lifestyles are being limited right now and our activities need to be more fulfilling. I find a comfortable pair of bluejeans and a teacup…

There is an ease of casualness to them. They are durable and one of the most personal items we wear. I also believe we wear bluejeans proudly as a symbol of comfort and home. History tells us bluejeans were designed as workwear. I wear my bluejeans because they are convenient and they go with so…

Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to be thankful for family and friends. We would like to share with you our Thanksgiving Word Search as a little bit of entertainment for your day. Click here for the: Thanksgiving Word Search Click here for the: Answer Key Many Blessings From,

It’s November and a brand new month, and this month we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving sounds wonderful. The name suggests it’s about giving thanks to things we are thankful for, like our country, home, family, and dear friends around the Thanksgiving table. One way to spice up your table is to add napkin rings. Here I…

Pumpkin pie is really a fall and winter dessert and a favorite for so many people. I want to share with you a unique recipe that can be served in many different ways. This simple recipe is really easy to pull together and these ideas are an alternative to plain pumpkin pie. I started with…

Not all afternoon tea parties have to be formal. For some of your friends that can be intimidating. When I had my tea room I enjoyed when customer’s shared stories of afternoon tea parties they enjoyed or remembered. I love the story I heard from a lovely lady doctor sharing why she loved to have…

As life slowly returns to normal we close out the month of August and welcome September. August was the peak season of summer and a different type of summer for all of us this year being homebound. The sunny color of these beautiful flowers reminds me of the summer sunshine and the last part of…

We’re getting excited for the fall season here at Bluejean Corner! We’ve been thinking of ways to incorporate pumpkin puree into recipes and came up with this Pumpkin Pecan Brownie with Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream. This is the ultimate Autumn brownie that makes anyone feel special. It’s such a classic when it comes to fall…

There’s nothing like fresh flowers to make a home feel more inviting. I love having fresh and beautiful flowers in our home. Cut flowers add a certain casual feel of comfort and they look like they just came from the garden. Summers are hot here in the desert and we are still home bound, but…

With summer being so hot we want to encourage you to drink more water. I like to keep lots of bottled water from Costco on hand for people coming and going during the summer months. Nothing like chilled water when you are thirsty. Stay hydrated at home or on the go. I like adding a…

When you think about summertime, potato salad is one of the side dishes that always comes to mind. It is wonderful with all the grilled and barbequed food we enjoy during the summer. It is also a great salad to serve with a favorite sandwich at lunchtime during those hot summer days. There are so…

We are in a world of face masks and social distancing from our friends and family. While our movements these days are restricted in so many ways it doesn’t mean we can’t still find comfort at home. Home is my comfort zone and this summer with the pandemic I find I have more time to…

Today I am making a salad with fresh lettuce from my garden. I start by picking individual leaves from my garden. You can wash the lettuce within minutes after picking. Rinse the leaves in cold water. You could use a salad spinner or place on clean paper towels. Arrange cleaned lettuce leaves in a single…

Ending up the week with a few more 4th of July table setting ideas. Enjoy your weekend! From, Celebrating July 4th in 2020 – DIY Star Napkin Rings

The 4th of July is known as independence day. We as Americans have been celebrating this day since 1776 to the present day. It is our history for the United States of America. We commonly associate it with fireworks, parades and casual family gatherings. The 4th of July and outdoor entertaining is the way we…

We were looking for inspiration for wedding ideas so I posted four different table setting on my Facebook groups. After reading through comments I found that the most popular one was the pink in the top right. Pink continues to be one of the popular colors for brides. Pink is classic, romantic and shows love…

Father’s Day is a national Holiday. Under President Richard Nixon in 1972, congress passed the act of officially making Father’s Day a national holiday. It is the third Sunday in June. Father’s Day this year is special because we are celebrating the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year. We get to…

Vegetables are essential to a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy them as a snack or a meal. They can be enjoyed in so many ways. We will be sharing a variety of recipes for veggies from our garden. So look forward to more posts and recipes coming to our blog in the near future. Broccoli, Cauliflower and…

June is a month to enjoy the outdoors. Find a place to be comfortable and relax. Enjoy the beautiful colors of summer,  

Let me share a book that I just read and I have it on my coffee table: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. I got it at Barnes & Noble. It’s about friendship, love and kindness. The book talks about friendships in a way that shares a message of…

I love to DIY all I can for special occasions, and so once again you will see a pretty teacup and how to make a day special even while we are still home bound. Memorial Day Star Napkin Ring Printouts: Memorial Day Napkin Rings These star napkin ring holders add a special touch to your…

Everyday is a new day…even with everything going on around us with COVID-19. So let’s just stay home. Home gives me more time to play in the kitchen with a faithful friend. From,

Yellow is such a warm and cheerful color and is associated with happiness. Yellow is also linked to friendship and feelings, so a yellow rose is a great gift to give a friend. That same yellow rose color in the garden is like I belong here. Cheerful, warm and comfortable. It’s also a great welcome…

Anna Marie Jarvis Was the founder of Mother’s Day. It became an official US holiday in 1914. Remind your mom of all the love and appreciation you have for her work and more. Be sure to thank her for all her hugs, words of encouragement and wonderful acts of live she has given to you.…

This is a perfect activity for you and your mom to do together around Mother’s day. Click here for the Word Search: Mother’s Day Word Search Click here for the Answer Key: Mother’s Day Answer Key Enjoy your time together,

There just seems to be a perfect balance of nature when it comes to the rose garden. I love the pop of color in the pink of these large blooms along with the rosebuds. It’s like it sets the tone for a relaxing afternoon tea. Roses come in so many beautiful colors and each one…

Strawberry Soup is so good and fun to make. I love sharing it with family and friends. Many ask for the recipe and I’m happy to share it with you all

Easter is a wonderful time of the year. Even this year as we are all home bound due to the global pandemic. I believe we are still blessed with love, life and happiness. We have all heard about or seen the Easter bunny right? Remember the bunny is the one who brings the Easter eggs…

Hippity-hop on over for a cup of tea and a fun game! Right now the world is social distancing which can make it difficult to celebrate Easter how we usually do. But don’t get discouraged because you can still have fun! Have a small Easter egg hunt at home and enjoy a cup of tea.…

If you want to have a beautiful spring garden like daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips, you have to plant them in the Fall. Costco had a great selection of bulbs. So as we are still remodeling and updating our home we asked Shawn our gardener from “Evergreen Landscaping and Maintenance” to help me decide on locations…

Oh the magic of books!!! Reading is like dreaming you’re there in time. It begins with “Once Upon a Time” and “The End.” If you would like to make your own book mark we made it really easy for you: Insert card stock paper into your printer so the book marker is firm. Click here…

Yellow is the color of friendship and sunshine. It is also associated with joy, happiness and energy. My friends are my sunshine. I’m going to host an afternoon tea, to celebrate spring with the beautiful women in my life. We will be sharing ideas with you later. Have a wonderful day,

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Ask a friend to come over for a cooking or baking date. My dear sweet friend Elaine wanted to try this soda bread recipe from our local newspaper from the week before. We had so much fun in the kitchen. She wanted to play with adding new ideas to…

Make this month a September to remember!

Click here for the July 4th Napkin Rings We created Napkin Rings for Memorial day and now you can use them for Independence day! These Napkin rings will add a special touch to your 4th of July table. View our post below to see how these are created! Printable Memorial Day Napkin Ring  

With Father’s Day a week away, we have a free word search and a word finder to print out and share with family and friends.

I’m looking forward to the lazy days of summer, but when the temperature start to rise there is nothing like a great glass of lemonade.My grandsons love strawberries so we blend them into a cool and refreshing strawberry lemonade. It’s one of the ways we stay cool! Enjoy.

Click here for the Printable Napkin Rings These star napkin ring holders add a special touch to your Memorial day table. They can also be used as place cards or gift tags. Supply list for printable tags: card stock to print on scissors 1 inch ribbon cut into 10 inch strips hole puncher Cut out…

The days are getting warmer here in St. George. So, I thought I might share a dinner menu featuring some of the food I serve when my son and his family come to visit from the city. He loves grilling, so grilling outside it is. It means less time in the kitchen, less mess on clean up and more time to relax and enjoy our time together.

There is something about this time of year that we call spring. Spring cleaning, spring break, spring chicken etc. Is it the weather, or the beauty in the flowering of trees, or the gorgeous flowers in such beautiful colors? We seem to spend more time at home cleaning and working in our gardens this time…

The weather outside is frightful but inside it is quite delightful. St. George had snow on Presidents day, which is very rare. These are pictures I took early that morning. By 4:00pm it was already almost all melted. See why we live in St. George.

A favorite wintertime recipe that has been requested by many of my family and friends. This bread pudding recipe will remind you of being home for the holidays.

Autumn is finally here! It’s such a wonderful time of year, perfect for baking all sorts of delicious treats, cuddling up by the fire, and watching your favorite movies. And there is no better way to ensure that your fall goodies come out perfectly than to make sure that you are using the best spices!…