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... […]
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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 […]
Psalms 113:2 - The Mourner's Kaddish
Psalms 113 - The Mourner's Kaddish is featured this week for our Scripture Sunday. "Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore." If you read my blog earlier this week, you know that my sister-in-law, Beth, passed away suddenly. On Monday, we attended her funeral and burial. Beth was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuscan Roma Pizza
Tuscan Roma Pizza is featured this week along with my friend Jenny as a guest contributor. Homemade Garlic Sauce and homemade pizza dough come together in a delicious recipe your family is going to love. Don't forget to serve Homemade Pizza Dipping Sauces on the side! If you're a follower of mine on Facebook, then you'll […]
Long Island Broiled Oysters
Today I'm excited to share with you a few of my favorite bloggers and am very happy to be able to call them friends! We may not have met in person, but we do have relationships through our blogs, foodie parties and of course our Facebook pages.Over the next few weeks, I will be highlighting […]
Memorial Day 2014
Memorial Day 2014. Do you have any plans with your family and friends this year? I hope you have a fun enjoyable day and please take some time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us.
Mother's Day Brunch Table Settings
Easy tips for Mother's Day Brunch Table Settings with a mix of old and new plates, glasses and more from two generations. Today I'm going to share with you some photos from our Mother/Daughter Brunch at church last Saturday. Our Pastor's wife, Kelly, asked a few ladies to coordinate the Mother's Day […]
Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas
Happy Cinco de Mayo Day! Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, has evolved into a HUGE celebration of Mexican culture and heritage here in the United States. Traditions include parades, mariachi musical performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States. In Mexico, it's a relatively minor holiday, […]
Our Easter Celebration
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter celebration. We did...with a house full of people, 17 in total and it was wonderful. AND we were finally able to meet our daughter's "fiance." They met down at school in Florida last fall and with my Colonel gone this past year we weren't able to meet […]
Psalm 90:14
Scripture Sunday...
Brie Filled Phyllo Cups
You're going to love easy this recipe for Brie Filled Phyllo Cups comes together and your family is going to love how delicious they are! Explore the other Easy Appetizers available that you can prepare for your family and friends. Every now and then you need a recipe that is quick, easy and most importantly impressive. […]
Pasta with Vodka Sauce; minus the vodka
A few weeks ago I set out to make a recipe that I love...Pasta with Vodka Sauce. BUT, I didn't want to include the vodka in the sauce. Yes, I know the alcohol cooks off and you're left with only the flavor of the vodka. But, purchasing vodka is out of the question, for me. […]
Pork Won Tons Appetizer
They weren't very hard to make at all! I was so happy with how these pork won tons came out and my husband loved them. They made for a fun light dinner one night and I've made them as appetizers for company. Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones […]
How to Prevent a Pot from Boiling Over...
This week's tip is an easy one, but one I was always forgetting to do.... The next time you're boiling pasta or potatoes or anything in a pot that usually has a tendency to boil over and make a mess on your stove, just place a wooden spoon directly across the top of the pot. […]
Gingerbread Houses
The last two times we hosted Thanksgiving here at our house we did a fun activity with everyone. After the main meal was complete, my Colonel and I pulled out some pre-made gingerbread houses and everyone went about decorating them. They're easy to do...nothing fancy, just use graham crackers, store-bought icing and tons of CANDY. […]
Easy Way to Cut Bar Cookies
I'm about to share a secret weapon for the easy way to cut bar cookies that might surprise you. It's probably already hiding in your kitchen drawer! Get ready for this week's Cooking Tip that will make you wonder why you ever struggled with crumbly edges again. When we're done, make sure you check out […]
M & M Cookies
I hope you all had a nice weekend. The weather was beautiful here; even if it was a little cold. Last week I shared the Blueberry Crunch Cake that I made for our church's outreach meal and today I'm sharing with the M&M Cookies recipe I made. They were delicious and don't worry, I only tasted […]
Favorite Pumpkin Recipes to Celebrate Fall
12 Delicious Favorite Pumpkin Recipes to celebrate the Fall Season! 12 Favorite Pumpkin Recipes If you're like me, you wait all year to enjoy the deliciousness of pumpkin. Why is that? Why can't we have pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread in the summer? Here are 12 favorite pumpkin recipes that I put together that I […]
Fall Printable...
I have a new found love...Printables. What a great and fun way to change the decor in your home. AND I've been having some fun creating my own... Click HERE if you would like to print out the above Fall Printable.
Cleaning Your Kitchen Sponge
This week's tip has to do with your kitchen sponge... We've all been there. You're working in the kitchen and all of a sudden you notice a "smell." You have no clue where it's coming from until after some investigation you realize it's your kitchen sponge. What to do? […]
How to Test if Your Baking Soda is Fresh
We all have a box sitting in our pantry that we reach for when we're getting ready to bake. But how long ago did you purchase that box? Do you even know if the baking soda is still fresh? Baking soda does lose it's effectiveness over time. Here's a simple test to do before […]
Apple Crisp - Easy, Delicious and Perfect for Fall!
Craving a delicious dessert but short on time? This easy apple crisp recipe is the answer! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a warm, comforting treat that's perfect for any occasion. Make sure you serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an […]
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