At home with Dot

It's the end of  September and Dot is passing the post to Blue 💙 

Blue is our mixed blue heeler we adopted from our local no kill shelter. They do a wonderful job and has adoption events all the time. Please donate to your local shelter or volunteer. 

September event ....

This has been a great event and ending soon. Sponsored by Bissell this is the largest funded pet adoption event. . Please help empty the shelters with reduced or free adoption fees. 

Some September dog holiday 

It's Service dog month : check local laws. 

Pet Pain Awerness months 

Concern Pet owner month

Adopt a dog day

Scooby Doo day

Rabies shot day schedule your appointment today. 

Pet care for September.....

Dog treats ... For Blue

Coming in October it's all about cats....

Diy Coffee crafts and recipe

Coffee candle 

Made with a clean jar, wick , soy wax , whole coffee beans and coffee essentials fragrance. 

Melt soy wax in microwave. Then pour into clean jar with wix. As it cools add coffee fragrance and whole beans. Let harden up 

Chocolate coffee spoons 

You will need

Spoons 

Chocolate 

Extra to add to coffee 

Melt chocolate and pipe it into spoon and extracts . Let harden.

DIY Coffee Creamer 

Ingredients

  

Base Vanilla Creamer

• 1 Cup Cream
• 1 Cup Whole Milk
• ¼-½ Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Pumpkin Spice

• 2 TBS Pumpkin Puree
• 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Caramel Creamer

• 1 tsp Caramel Flavor or 2 TBS Homemade Caramel

Peppermint Mocha

• 3/4 tsp Peppermint Extract
• 1-1½ TBS Cocoa Powder

Instructions

 

• All of the recipes start with the base vanilla creamer. To make other flavors just add the additional ingredients listed.

  For the Pumpkin Spice and the Peppermint Mocha a blender is ideal for mixing.

  The Vanilla and Caramel can just be shaken in the jar to mix.

Morning Coffee

 

Happy Tuesday ! 

Today I am spotlighting one of my favorite stamp set from Stampin Up. 

My card is done in a cute strip  perfect for any Coffee lover. 

Coffee Can Scarecrow

National Coffee day.,.

• Put lid on coffee can. Cover coffee can with  tan paint  Let dry. 

Place coffee can on its side andusing markers add face details. 

Use instant grab glue to attach two  Buttons for eyes.

Stand coffee can up and pipe a generous amount of craft glue onto the coffee can lid. Cut raffia into 18” lengths and place on top of lid, covering the lid (be sure the raffia lines up properly with the facial features!). Let dry

Glue on the hat and flowers,let dry. 

Saturday At the Library

 

Johnny Appleseed : Children Story Time 

This stunningly illustrated classic is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the legend of Johnny Appleseed.

Rhymed text and illustrations relate the life of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today. Reeve Lindbergh's rhythmic verse is the perfect read aloud to share with the whole family, while Kathy Jakobsen's lush paintings bring to life this beloved classic story. 

Book Review : 

Johnny Appleseed by Reeve Lindbergh is a favorite children’s books. The poem tells the story of Johnny Appleseed in a delightful way, and this is a great introduction to poetry for children who tend to run away from it. The illustrations are excellent and complete the story itself. I have used this book many times in teaching fall unit studies, and the children always enjoy both the story and the colorful illustrations. The book also gives a brief account of John Chapman, who really lived and planted apple trees across America.

Saturday Kidz Crafts 

Materials:

• Red construction paper
• Scissors
• Coffee filter
• Water-soluable markers
• Spray bottle
• Glue stick

Directions:

1. Cut out an apple shape from red construction paper, then cut out a smaller apple shape from the middle of the first to create an open space.
2. Lay a coffee filter on a flat surface, and use water-soluable markers to draw all over the surface of the filter. Try to use at least three different colors.
3. Fill a spray bottle with water, then spritz the coffee filter until damp. The colors should spread and bleed into each other. Let the filter dry completely.
4. Glue the colorful coffee filter on to the back of the apple cut out so that the colors peek through the opening.
5. Hang in a sunny window.

Materials:

• Cardboard roll
• Scissors
• Cardstock paper
• White school glue
• Green tissue paper
• Green construction paper
• Red buttons or pom poms

• Directions:

1. Cut a cardboard roll in half lengthwise, then glue the cut roll vertically on to a sheet of cardstock paper. Allow the glue to dry completely.
2. Cut out small square of tissue paper, scrunch them up, then glue them around the top of the cardboard roll to create the leaves of the tree. Let the glue dry completely.
3. Glue small red buttons or pom poms around the tissue paper tree to become apples.

Maple Latte book and recipe

 

Happy Monday ! And today I have the perfect pairing Coffee and a book all about Maple latte....

Murder by Maple Latte
A Harper Sullivan Mystery (Book One)

Welcome to Maple Hollow, where the coffee is always fresh, the neighbors know your name, and murder is never on the menu.

Harper Sullivan thought she'd left the excitement behind when she returned home to run Maple & Bean Coffee Roastery, the cozy café at the heart of Maple Hollow. Life is simple—serve great coffee, catch up with old friends, and enjoy the charm of small-town living.

Then the town's most influential businessman is found dead during the annual Harvest Festival.

What first appears to be a tragic accident quickly becomes something far more sinister. As whispers of greed, hidden agendas, and long-buried secrets spread through the community, Harper finds herself working alongside Sheriff Luke Bennett to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

The deeper Harper digs, the more she realizes that even the friendliest towns can hide dangerous secrets—and someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried.

Perfect for fans of clean, traditional cozy mysteries, Murder by Maple Latte blends clever puzzles, memorable characters, small-town charm, and a touch of slow-burn romance into a mystery you'll want to solve with a warm cup of coffee in hand.

Welcome to Maple Hollow.

Your table at Maple & Bean is waiting.

Book Review:

A good clean cozy with a mystery to solve and coffee in a magical small town. With interesting character, make sure you enjoy it with a cup of coffee. 

Maple Latte

Ingredients

• ▢1 cup milk preferably whole milk
• ▢½ cup espresso substitute strong coffee if espresso isn't available
• ▢2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• ▢Whipped cream for garnish, optional
• ▢Pinch of ground cinnamon for garnish, optional

Instructions

Hot Maple Latte

• In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Do not boil.
• Meanwhile, make the espresso and pour it along with the maple syrup into a large mug. Stir to combine.
• When the milk steams and bubbles start to form, turn off the heat. Whisk until frothy. Pour over the espresso and maple syrup. Gently stir to combine. If desired, top with whipped cream and ground cinnamon. Enjoy!

Iced Maple Latte

• Prepare the espresso and give it a few minutes to cool.
• Fill a large glass with ice. Pour in the espresso and maple syrup and stir to combine.
• Pour the milk in a large measuring cup and whisk until the milk turns frothy. Alternatively, you can add the milk to a mason jar, screw on the top and shake until the froth forms.
• Pour the milk into the espresso mixture and gently stir to combine. Enjoy!

StarHOMEfeature 9/28/26

 

 

WELCOME to Week#4 of the September 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Sunday Fellowship : bible journaling, recipe and crafts

https://athomewithlisajung.blogspot.com/2026/09/sunday-fellowship_057123549.html

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the September 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!

Meet your hosts

 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the hosts' Blogs:

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the August 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

New House Seasonal Decor Fall by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Creamy Butterscotch Meringue Pie by Scratch Made Food

Green Smoothie with Cucumber, Celery & Pear by Carol on the Lake

Sweet & Sour Tofu Vegan Balsamic Pineapple by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

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Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

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