Extract! Extract! (E) (IP)

Whether baking, making ice cream, using as an air freshener, vanilla extract is a pleasant fragrance and taste for most people. Good quality, pure vanilla extract is getting a little pricey, though. Then I learned how easy it is to make using the Instant Pot (IP).

Lap Quilt: Quilt-as-you-go (E)

Last year, the Santa4Seniors project was for 47 residents. There was a group of six people and scores of contributors who worked together to pull off that magical Christmas. This year, many of the elves are re-focused on other projects and our family member has moved to a smaller group home with only five residents. Santa4Seniors is only making a few lap quilts this year.