Decorative Christmas Pillow Covers are a fun way to celebrate the holidays in your home without spending a lot of money. Easily change your home decor the easy way by simply adding a few fun decorative seasonal pillow covers. In case you missed my post on Fall Pillow Covers, check those out too! Are you already thinking […]
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Front Porch Decorating to Welcome Guests
Easy ways to welcome guests by decorating the front porch. Quick! What does your front porch look like? Is it decorated nicely to greet the guests who come to your home? Or does it need some help? Ours looks pretty good, but I'm always looking for new and easy ways to make our […]
How to Decorate for Fall without Spending a lot of Money
Decorating for Fall while on a budget and without spending a lot of money is possible! Follow these simple tips and your house will look beautiful and your bank account will thank you! Decorating for Fall on a Budget I work with a lot of bloggers and this time of year can be a bit […]
Why It's Never too Late to Start a Dream
Do you have a dream? Growing up all I ever really wanted was to get married, have a family and have a house with a white picket fence. Seriously. I didn't have any other ambition or dream. All these years later, I am married, I have two amazing children and I have a beautiful home; […]
How to Bring Farmhouse Love of Decor to the Master Bedroom
Today I'm going to share with you how to bring Farmhouse Love of Decor and tips on painting over dark colored walls with our master bedroom makeover project. Farmhouse Decor for the Master Bedroom Our master bedroom has been painted RED for over 11 years now. Today I'm finally sharing with you a few tips […]
Tips on How to Grow Amazing Tomatoes
Frustrated by tomato plants that just won’t thrive? These Tips on How to Grow Amazing Tomatoes will help you grow big, juicy, flavorful tomatoes right in your own backyard. You’re not alone—and the good news is, it’s easier than you think! With just a few simple changes, you can boost your harvest and finally enjoy […]
How to Play Pokemon Go with the Best Tips on Winning
Everything you wanted to know about Pokemon Go! Are you playing Pokemon Go? Or are you like me and don't even know what the game is all about? I remember Pokemon being a trading card game and then a video game that became popular when my children were little. I was just as surprised as […]
Easy and Inexpensive Patriotic Table Centerpiece
An easy and inexpensive patriotic table centerpiece that's pretty enough to leave up all summer long. It's especially lovely at night with the candles lit and flickering as the sun goes down. After you put your 4th of July Foods list and menu together, let me show you how to make this really cute centerpiece. […]
5 Easy Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to your Home Decor
What is your favorite way to decorate your home? If you've been reading my blog for any time now, you'll know how much I love farmhouse style. I love to fill our home with items that mean something to me and of course I have slowly been adding new pieces that incorporate the farmhouse style […]
Some Gave All - Memorial Day 2016
Memorial Day - a day to remember all who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in freedom. Memorial Day 2016 Yesterday was Memorial Day and my husband, son and I went to walk through the War Memorial Park in our town. We spent a few minutes reading the names on the monuments and […]
Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Monkey Bread Biscuits with VIDEO
Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread starts out with frozen dinner rolls and my homemade garlic butter. It's a new twist on monkey bread that your family is going to love! Who doesn't love monkey bread? Monkey bread is easy and delicious. You can make monkey bread sweet or you can make it savory. And let's face it, […]
5 Tips for Annual Lawn Mower Maintenance
Five easy tips to follow to help you get your lawn mower ready for spring and summer gardening! 5 Tips for Annual Lawn Mower Maintenance will help us all get our lawns looking beautiful for spring and summer. Did you know that we spend more money on the initial purchase for our lawn mower […]
Mother's Day Gift Guide
What did you get for Mother's Day last year? My family is usually really good at giving me great gifts, but this year I thought I would help them out and put together a Mother's Day Gift Guide as this week's Friday Favorites. I'm sure everyone can use a little help with selecting the perfect […]
Decor Steals Favorites for the Home
Have you heard of the company Decor Steals? I've been a fan of Decor Steals for over a year now and have ordered a few things through their website. I love the items they sell and I love everything I have purchased from them. This week's Friday Favorites is all about Decor Steals! This post […]
Easter Egg Place Cards
Here's an easy project for making Easter Egg Place Cards for your Easter table setting this spring. These are a fun way to decorate the table that you can use year after year because the eggs aren't real and they aren't plastic! Do you use place cards when setting the table for company? Last year […]
March Madness Magazine Sale!
March Madness Sale! Go here to see all of the magazines included in this sale, lots of favorites at huge discounts! No coupon code needed, this sale will end on Sunday, March 20th, 2016 at midnight (est). You can purchase these magazine subscriptions for yourself, as gifts or to renew an existing subscription. If these […]
How to Grate Your Own Cheese
This week's Thursday's Tip is How to Grate your own Cheese. We all know that pre-packaged cheese contains additives like potato starch or even cellulose to keep the pieces from clumping, and other additives to keep the whole thing from getting moldy. But why put all that in your delicious recipes when […]
Three Bean Minestrone Soup Recipe
Three Bean Minestrone Soup has a delicious combination of Italian herbs to create a flavorful broth. The three different beans provide lots of protein that will leave you feeling satisfied. This recipe is soon to become one of your favorite Best Fall Soup Recipes. Three Bean Minestrone Soup is the perfect recipe from the cookbook Prep […]
Simmering Potpourri - A Homemade Gift Idea
Transform your home into a winter wonderland with just a few simple ingredients! This easy-to-make simmering potpourri combines dried oranges, cranberries, spices, and pine twigs for a fragrant blend that will instantly evoke the spirit of the season. It will add a touch of warmth and beautiful aroma of the holiday season to your home! […]
Make Your Own Christmas Wreath
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Ups
One of the very first crescent roll recipes shared here on the blog are these ham and cheese crescent roll ups. These sandwiches are an easy lunch, dinner or even appetizer to serve to family and friends. Made with flaky crescent rolls, ham, your favorite cheese and spicy mustard, you are going to love how […]
Homemade Focaccia
Let me show you how easy it is to take garden fresh tomatoes and turn them into an easy homemade focaccia recipe that your family is going to love. You can use either store bought pizza dough or homemade pizza dough. I use my easy recipe for homemade pizza dough. It's very inexpensive to make […]
