Step-by-step instructions on how to make your own Christmas wreath with tree clippings from your own yard. Handmade Christmas Wreath Do you have a Christmas wreath hanging on your front door? To be honest, we don't. But we do have a handmade Christmas Wreath hanging on our shed and the whole neighborhood can see it […]
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How to Make your Christmas Tree Last Longer - Thursday's Tip
Do you have a real or fake Christmas Tree? For our family, we have a fake Christmas tree. BUT there was a time when we would go to the Christmas tree farm and cut one down...every year...until 10 years ago when my hubby was sent overseas and life in the military made it […]
How to Carve a Pumpkin for Halloween
This week's tip is everything you need to know about carving pumpkins for Halloween! This week I'm sharing with you how to carve a pumpkin and get your front porch all ready for the trick-or-treaters coming in a few days. What would Halloween be without a carved pumpkin to let all the […]
Easy Chicken Enchiladas that you can FREEZE too!
Dinner is ready in 30 minutes tonight with these EASY Chicken Enchiladas. Today I'm sharing a recipe that's been a regular in our house for awhile now. Easy Chicken Enchiladas really do live up to their name easy. They start out with pre-cooked or leftover chicken. Now, the only time I have leftover chicken is when I […]
How to Turn Old Recipe Cards into Memories
How to turn old recipe cards into memories and make wonderful bridal, Mother's Day or Christmas gifts for your family. If you like these projects, check out my DIY Kitchen Art project I created to hang in our kitchen. I'm a very sentimental person and I love the idea of having a keepsake in my […]
How to Keep Your House Clutter Free
Keeping your house clutter free is something that doesn't take a lot of time to do each day. I love having a clutter-free home. It's really not that hard to do and it really does make a difference in how YOU feel if your home is tidy and put together. So for this week's Quick […]
Recipe: Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
A few years ago my husband and I were out to dinner in Florida and we had the most delicious salad of fresh greens and fruit with a balsamic vinegar glaze. It was amazing. I couldn't get enough of the delicious balsamic vinegar glaze. A few weeks ago, I ordered a grilled chicken salad and there […]
How to Wash Pillows
How to wash pillows is my Quick Tip for you this week. From my research on line, it's not really hard to wash pillows but for some reason we all neglect to throw the pillows into the washing machine every now and then. I'm always thinking they're going to fall apart and not be the […]
How to Create a Coffee Bar
After many years of reading my blog I'm sure there are things you think you know about me. But did you know I don't drink coffee? And neither does my husband. It took us quite a few years to even own a coffee pot after we were married. But all that has changed...we have a […]
A Graduation Party
We finally were able to celebrate my son's high school graduation with a graduation party this weekend. We've had a very busy summer and my husband was away training the cadets for the past 6 weeks. The only time we had to have Michael's graduation was this past weekend...three days before he leaves for college. […]
Easy Tips for Tying Up Tomato Plants
This week's Quick Tip Thursday is all about tomatoes. Every year we plant tomatoes in our garden. I love homegrown tomatoes. One day last week I went out to our garden and a few of our tomato plants were so heavy from the growing tomatoes that the branches were lying on the ground in the […]
Kolache Cookies
Do you remember the post I shared with you a few weeks ago about the cookies and punch reception we had for our daughter's wedding? It was right after the church ceremony and it was for everyone who came to the church but for some reason or another weren't able to join us for the […]
Easy Tape Dispenser
Starting a new post here on the BLOG this week. I'm calling it Quick Tip Thursday. Cute, huh? I love finding ideas or tips that I know will make my life easier and I thought why not pass these quick tips on to YOU! I really hope my hubby reads this post because we need […]
How to Create a Family Wall of Photos
Transforming blank walls into heartfelt tributes, today's blog post on Family Picture Wall Ideas, offers a creative canvas for showcasing cherished memories and creating a sense of warmth and belonging within your home. Few decor choices are as personal as the classic family photo wall. It’s a showcase of cherished moments, a conversation starter, and […]
Ground Beef...Kitchen Tip
Ground beef is a staple in most kitchens these days. It's not only economical but can be used in many recipes that your family will love. Let's spend some time today going over a few Kitchen Tips on how to freeze, defrost and then brown ground beef. Don't freeze ground beef in the original packaging... […]
Storing Strawberries Kitchen Tip
Today I'm sharing with you a great cooking tip for storing strawberries. You come home from the grocery store or farmer's market with strawberries. They look amazing. You've eaten a few, but want to save the rest for a special recipe in a few days. What's the BEST way to store strawberries? Let's find out! […]
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Jalapenos
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Jalapenos are the perfect appetizer for your next party! You're going to love the cream cheese filling, not to mention the bacon wrapped around each jalapeno. Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones and friends! Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Jalapeños are guaranteed to be a hit at your […]
A Wedding and a Funeral
I know it's a strange title for a post, A Wedding and a Funeral, but that really did happen for us recently. When you finish reading, please read about Brain Aneurysm Symptoms. It's important to understand exactly what happens and the different symptoms people can experience. A Wedding and a Funeral sounds like the […]
Fabulous Friday Favorites #13
A phone call that changed everything - what to do when something tragic happens to your family. My sister-in-law's brain aneurysm story. Please read my post on Brain Aneurysm Symptoms for further information on my family's journey. Last Friday, our son had his senior prom. This is the photo that appeared in our local newspaper. […]
How to Make a Family Cookbook
Family Cookbook Ideas - here are a few ways to create a family cookbook to give to your daughter or other family members. This project works nicely with the Kitchen Art from Old Family Recipe Cards project I created a few years ago. They're both a beautiful way to save and collect family favorite recipes […]
What to Serve for a Bridal Shower Luncheon
Bridal Shower Luncheon Menu consisting of cucumber sandwiches, mason jar pudding desserts and cookies all made by myself and my family for my daughter Olivia's bridal shower. Make sure you check out my special gift to Olivia which was a family recipe album with all her favorite recipes. Bridal Shower Luncheon What do you serve for […]
Wedding Dress Bridal Shower Cupcakes
Bridal Shower Cupcakes in the shape of a Wedding Dress are the perfect alternative to a cake for bridal showers and even birthday parties for little girls. Easy to make and oh so delicious too! Make sure you check out my special gift to Olivia which was a family recipe album with all her favorite […]
Microplane Grater
Today I am sharing with you a kitchen tool that everyone should own...a microplane grater. I've had mine for a few years now and it's great. This kitchen tool is perfect for zesting citrus, grating garlic or hard cheeses...even for grating spices or chocolate! This post contains affiliate links. Your cost is the […]
Fun Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
There are so many fun and creative to decorate Easter eggs! You can try dyeing Easter eggs naturally or use the most common way with food coloring. Here are just a few ways you can have fun being creative with your kids. Creative Ideas to Decorate Easter Eggs Do you dye eggs with your children for […]
Decorating for A Spring Ball Jar Bridal Shower
Our daughter is getting married in TWO months! At times it's hard to believe that life has reached this point when it seems like yesterday she was just this little girl. We had her bridal shower two weeks ago and today I'm sharing photos of the Spring Ball Jar Bridal Shower we had for Olivia. […]
Bridal Shower Memory Jar
How to create a Bridal Shower Memory Jar where guests can write encouraging notes to both the bride and groom. Bridal Shower Memory Jar Our daughter is getting married in two months. It's still hard to believe, but having her bridal shower two weeks ago made it real...our little girl is really getting married! I took the […]
What to do with an Old TV Wall Unit
Like so many people we finally upgraded to a flat screen TV. While we were shopping for our new TV last spring I knew it would not fit in our wall unit that has been holding our old BIG square TV for many years. Which meant, we had to purchase a new TV stand. […]
Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dessert
If you're looking for an easy Valentine's Day Recipe to make, look no further than this easy-to-make Sweetheart Dessert. This recipe is a simple no-bake dessert that uses packaged pound cake and strawberries layered on a bamboo skewer with a drizzle of melted chocolate. This recipe uses prepackaged pound cake, but you can make […]
Kitchen Scraper...Kitchen Tool Spotlight
This week it's all about the kitchen scaper in our Kitchen Tool Spotlight post. This post contains affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but I earn a commission when you shop through them. Your purchase helps support this site and the fun things I share. For more information, click here. There are several types of tools that […]
Easy Tips for Organizing Jewelry
Here's a question for you; how do you store your jewelry? Are you still using a jewelry box or maybe you have everything neatly organized in a drawer in your dresser. I will admit to having a jewelry box on top of my dresser. It holds my real gold necklaces. But I also […]
Ten Uses for Baking Soda
Our Kitchen Tip this week is all about Baking Soda. It's more than just a box that sits in your refrigerator and it's more than just a teaspoon to add to a recipe. Here are a few more ways you can incorporate baking soda around your house... Keep Cut Flowers Longer: A teaspoon of baking […]
Hamburgers with Homemade Mushroom Gravy
Craving a burger with a little something extra? These Hamburgers with Mushroom Gravy are the answer! It's an easy recipe that delivers big on flavor. Plus, it's a great way to get those who "don't like mushrooms" to actually enjoy them! The juicy burgers are cooked in a cast-iron skillet and then smothered in a […]
Softening Butter Quickly...Kitchen Tip
This week I have another great Kitchen Tip to share with you...one I use and LOVE because it really works! We've all been there. You're ready to bake cookies and have all the ingredients ready to go into the mixer and you suddenly realize you forgot to take the butter out of the refrigerator so […]
Christmas Terrariums Decorating Ideas
Christmas Terrariums are an easy and beautiful way to decorate for the holiday season and all winter long! Christmas Terrariums Sometimes the easiest decorating projects come from things you already have around the house. Mason jar terrariums are an easy way to bring Christmas into your house without spending a lot of money. They're also a […]
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
This week's Kitchen Tip is all about pumpkins and how to make your own pumpkin puree. Usually when we're ready to start baking any pumpkin recipe, we reach for a can of pumpkin puree in our pantries. But have you thought to make it yourself? It's easy...all you need is a sugar pumpkin which you […]
15 Delicious Crock Pot Recipes
15 Delicious Crock Pot Recipes to help you get dinner on the table for your busy family. Everyone will love these Family Favorite Crock Pot Recipes and you'll love how easy it is to get dinner on the table when you have it cooking in your crock pot all day. Who doesn't love their crock […]
Leftovers Done Right: Chili Baked Potatoes
Forget complicated recipes and hours in the kitchen with these Chili Cheese Baked Potatoes, you can have a satisfying meal on the table in minutes using leftovers. It's the perfect way to transform yesterday's dinner into a comforting and flavorful new dish. Check out the full collection of Family Dinner Ideas for even more delicious […]
Pumpkin Decorating Ideas: A Collection of Ideas
A fun collection of Pumpkin Decorating Ideas to use around your home this year! Pumpkin Decorating Ideas Last week I shared a post with you on Decorating for Fall Outside. Today, I thought I would continue on the Fall Theme today and share a few Pumpkin Decorating Ideas that I found from a few of […]
Decorating for Fall Outside
Here are some great ideas to help inspire you to put together some great ideas when decorating for Fall outside. Fill up a wheelbarrow with pumpkins and display somewhere in your garden. These are the pumpkins that my hubby and I grew this year in our garden. One year […]
Kitchen Tool Spotlight: Kitchen Chopper
Today I'm sharing with you another great kitchen tool in our Kitchen Tool Spotlight with this Mix and Chop Tool. This post contains affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but I earn a commission when you shop through them. Your purchase helps support this site and the fun things I share. For more information, click here. I […]
Visit Bethlehem, PA with Me
Today I want to take you on a little trip with me to Bethlehem, PA. Bethlehem lies in the center of the Lehigh Valley; a 45 minute drive from our house. In June, my husband and I celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary and we spent the day walking around this cute town and had lunch […]
Kitchen Tool Spotlight Breville Multi Mash Potato Masher
Today I'm sharing with you another Kitchen Tool Spotlight with this amazing Multi Mash Potato Masher from Breville. I have joint problems in my hands and for a few years now it's been a struggle for me to mash potatoes. But, my family loves them and so do I. I've used a ricer; which works […]
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