~ Now Featuring - Earrings ~

On our Facebook page!

~ Mara

~ An Old-Fashioned Girl ~

An Old-Fashioned Girl is one of my very favorite books. And all through the story, I imagine myself as Polly, for I often feel like her. I love the cozy, old-fashioned ways, but I find myself wishing I could take one day and be "popular" like the other girls I know. But since reading this book, I try to remind myself to "be a Polly."

I highly recommend this book to all girls; whether they are struggling to be a Polly or not.


~ Mara

~ A Quick Update ~

The Cranberry Crane has new items for sale on their Facebook page!


~ Mara

~ A Trip to La Crosse ~

Yesterday I went with my grandparents, my mother and my baby brother to La Crosse for shopping. We found everything we needed and more. Sales are so nice! Among our purchases was an owl necklace. I love jewelry and I love owls - Thank you, Grandma!


After shopping and a stop at Gloria Jeans for some delicious Mocha Java coffee, we headed over to Olive Garden for a tasty dinner. Their food is so very good!

~ Mara

~ Another Birthday ~

Yesterday was my seventeenth birthday. Nothing spectacular - just a simple chocolate cake and a small party at my grandparents' house.

Unfortunately, I forgot my camera and did not want to go down the muddy road to get it, so I have no pictures of the cake, though Grandpa may be able to send me some of the photos I took using his camera.

Among other wonderful gifts from loving family members, I received Chicken Poop. Ah... inside jokes. ;)

I also got some very neat rain/muck boots - I have been looking at them for quite a while.


And one of my favorite birthday presents --- I smell spring in the air! The snow is melting and the road is muddy. Grey C. The Cat is now outside and very happy about it. Crockett will be moved outdoors as soon as we have built his fenced-in area. He has to be fenced in because he thinks that small animals are food.

Yes. He still wants to eat the cat. I am starting to think he always will...

~ Mara

~ Now Featuring ~

Jewelry!

If you are interested, please visit our Cranberry Crane Facebook Page!

~ Mara

~ The Sweet Taste of Victory ~

To make a long story short: The Green Bay Packers won. :D

~ A Very Happy Mara

~ A Birthday ~

Yesterday was my sister's tenth birthday. Early in the afternoon I baked a layered chocolate cake, frosted with vanilla frosting. Afterward, I carefully placed each chocolate chip...

Sara loved it. I am so very glad. :)

Later on in the evening, we took the cake up the road to Grandpa and Grandma's house for her party.


Happy Birthday, Sara!

~ Mara