My hip, stylish grandma gave me these pages from a couple of magazines and asked if I could make her this broach. This is my first attempt. Not bad, but I think I am going to try another one.

Holiday Tea at the Dallas Arboretum.

I spent the day with my mom and grandma today. We went to have Holiday Tea at the Dallas Arboretum. It was so nice to spend the day chatting with the ladies and just enjoying time with each other.

I see my parents regularly, but I don’t see my grandma enough, so I really try to enjoy the time I spend with her. It was definitely a great day!

Leftover chicken broth or spaghetti sauce?

Since my grandma and I both live alone, she taught me a great trick.

Pour the liquid into an ice cube tray and then freeze. Pop out the cubes and put them in a freezer bag. Two cubes is about a 1/4 cup. Whenever you need some chicken broth or some spaghetti sauce, you have exactly the amount you need.

Here are some other useful ways to utilize your ice cube trays.