I'm sharing with you MY favorite baking tools for the holiday season! With the holiday season almost upon us, I wanted to share with you the best baking tools to use to make yummy treats and even gifts for your family and friends. YES! One of the things I love to do most is to give homemade […]
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Family Fall Fun in Bethlehem PA
Our Family Fall Fun trip to beautiful Bethlehem, PA was full of apples, mums, tomatoes and of course FOOD! Family Fall Fun Fall arrived early in our corner of the world...and then in true fashion it disappeared for a few weeks but not before we took a Family Fall Fun trip to beautiful Bethlehem, PA. […]
Halloween Thumbprint Cookies with Scary Googly Eyes
Another easy Halloween Themed Recipe are these Halloween Thumbprint Cookies. This is a homemade buttery, chocolate sugar cookie dough recipe rolled into a ball. Once baked, you press a fun "googly eye" to the center of the cookie. Kids love to help with these cookies because they love to press their thumbs in the center. […]
Easy Sandwich Recipes
This week we are featuring Easy Sandwich Recipes that are even perfect for dinner tonight. We're even featuring a dessert sandwich! Make sure you take some time to check out all the recipes before adding your links at the bottom of the party. We are so thankful to all the amazing bloggers who joined our […]
Easy Make and Take Lunch Recipe Ideas
Easy Make and Take Lunch Recipe Ideas is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Ready to Serve Organics. Sometimes getting lunch together for my husband to take with him to work can be a challenge. But over the weekend I tried something different...I prepared an Easy Make and Take Lunch Recipe […]
Tips on How to Grow Amazing Hostas
Come walk through our front garden with me today as I share tips on how to grow beautiful hostas. These shade-loving plants are low-maintenance that can help your garden look amazing from spring through fall if you follow these easy tips. They're easy to grow and care for, add a beautiful touch of greenery, and […]
The Secret to Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan is layered with baked, not fried eggplant, homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese for a delicious meal the whole family is going to love! Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite recipes. Only I don't like all the added calories that results in frying the breaded eggplant […]
Mother's Day Gift Ideas - Reader's Choice Edition
Mother's Day is in just a few days! Have you been thinking about what you'd like to receive this year as a gift? Or have you purchased the perfect gift for the mom in your life yet? Today I'm sharing with you a great list of Mother's Day Gifts and Ideas that I know you're […]
Getting a Good Night's Sleep from a Mattress in a Box
We recently purchased a new mattress in a box for our master bedroom, and I have to say, it is the best mattress I have ever slept on! The mattress is soft yet supportive, even though there is no box-spring the bed is firm and even. I particularly love how easy it was to set […]
DIY Kitchen Art from Old Family Recipes
How to save and display Old Family Recipe Cards by turning them into a wonderful piece of Kitchen Art filled with memories! How to Display Old Family Recipe Cards Do you have a recipe card collection? How do you store your recipe card collection? Or maybe you have old recipes from family members just gathering […]
Spring Salad Recipes
This week the hosts are featuring Spring Salad Recipes. Make sure you click over to check them out! I think a few of them might go really nicely with your Easter menu in a few weeks. We are so thankful to all the amazing bloggers who joined our Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party for 7 years! […]
Ways to Add Blue and White to your Kitchen
Blue and White Kitchen Decor - ideas and tips to help inspire you to decorate your kitchen in a timeless color combination.This collection is filled with items that I love and use in my kitchen and even parts of my home. Affiliate Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn […]
A Bouquet of Thorns - 2 Corinthians 12:8
I read a quote today that just jumped out at me... My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorn! I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but never once for my thorn. Teach me the glory of the cross I bear. Teach me the value of my thorns. Show me […]
Smoothie Recipes
What do you usually reach for every morning for breakfast? If you think you don't have the time, you are so wrong! Here are a collection of smoothie recipes that are not only perfect for breakfast, but for any time of the day. More Easy Breakfast Recipes: Spinach Bacon Cheese Frittata Banana Nut Bread Homemade […]
Spring Wreaths for the Front Door
What better way to welcome Spring into our lives than with pretty Spring Wreaths to decorate the front door! Whether you're looking for something that screams, "Happy Spring" or just something really pretty, you've come to the right place today! Check out this collection of bright and colorful décor that will definitely welcome your friends […]
Last Minute Valentine's Day Recipes and Ideas
Here are just a few last minute ideas for Valentine's Day that are perfect for you and your family. Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Are you ready? Do you have everything set for the kids for school parties? I put together some great last minute ideas and recipes to help you have a great Valentine's […]
The Perfect Gift Idea for Valentine's Day
Have you started thinking about what you're doing for Valentine's Day? Or maybe what gift you want to give to the one you love? I have the perfect idea! These Wooden Photo Magnets make the perfect gift for Valentine's Day More InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore InformationMore Information
5 Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Losing weight is the #1 New Year's Resolution made by most people. Is it yours too this year? What is the one goal you have for the new year? If your answer to that question is to lose weight, you are not alone! According to Statistic Brain, losing weight is the #1 New Year's […]
Here are the Best DIY Projects from 2016
My blog is definitely a lifestyle blog! Don't let the word "recipes" in the url address fool you. I like to say that my blog is a place where I share a little of my life, my love for decorating and DIY projects but more importantly, what's for dinner in our house tonight! Yesterday I […]
How to Set the Table using Christmas Terrariums
How to set the table using Christmas Terrariums filled with trees, snow and twinkle lights as the centerpiece. Christmas Terrariums Today I want to share with you another idea for how to set the table with Christmas Terrariums as the centerpiece. One of the more popular trends these days is creating your own terrariums using glass […]
Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree
Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is the perfect way to create memories with family during the holidays. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree What does Christmas mean to you? Christmas is all about real quality time spent with family. Christmas is […]
Christmas Cards from MixBook
Ordering Christmas Cards online has never been easier. Especially if you order them from MixBook. Christmas Cards Have you mailed out your Christmas cards yet? Have you even printed them? If the answer to either of these questions is no, then you're at the right place today! Mixbook is having a huge sale and you […]
How to Set a Festive Table for Christmas on a Budget
Budget Christmas Table Decorations to help you celebrate the holiday season without spending a ton of money...it can be done! Budget Christmas Table Decorations Do you love to set a pretty table for the holidays? I'm sure by now you know that I do. I always have. Even when I was a teenager I would have […]
Ideas for Decorating with Red Plaid for Christmas and Winter
Name one thing that just screams Christmas for you. Come on, can you think of one thing? For me it's Red Plaid or better known as Christmas Red Plaid. I have loved it for many years. My husband actually got me started on my love for plaid when we were first married. And I'm slowly […]
Decorating the Mantel for Christmas
Beautiful ideas for decorating the mantel and fireplace for Christmas. And if you don't have a fireplace, don't worry! I'll show you ways you can still decorate a "mantel area" in your home for the holidays. Decorating the Mantel for Christmas Do you have a fireplace in your home? We do and one of the […]
Holy, Holy, Holy Isaiah 6:3 - Scripture Sunday
"And one called to another and said: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of host; the whole earth is full of his glory!" Isaiah 6;3 Nothing stirs my soul like the words to an old hymn. Today I have the hymn "Holy, holy, holy" on my mind and wanted to share it with you.My hubby […]
How to Decorate for Fall with Wreaths
Quick! What's hanging on your front door? Believe it or not, this blogger still has her summer wreath hanging up. It's all about Fall Wreaths and how to decorate your front door with something really pretty. I love these ideas and am definitely going to be working on something new over the weekend. Maybe […]
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; […]
Our Budget Friendly Home Office Remodel
Where do you spend most of your time every day? For me, it's this room in the photos on the blog today. These are the before photos as we have started the process to remodel our home office.When we set this current system up 10 years ago it was to accommodate our kids and our […]
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 […]
How to Make a Perfect Delicious Summer Salad
Let's face it, salad just tastes better in the summer. Today I'm sharing with you a few ideas on how you can make the perfect delicious summer salad for dinner tonight or for your next get together with friends and family. Yes, you can add salad as a main meal to your Weekly Meal […]
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 […]
How to Make a Mason Jar Wall Organizer
Mason Jar Wall Organizer - easy step-by-step photos to help you make a beautiful mason jar holder for the bathroom or home! Let me show you how my husband made the perfect Mother's Day gift for me with this easy DIY project using hose clamps, screws and of course mason jars! Who doesn't love a […]
Home is Where the Heart is Photo Frame Project
A great and easy photo frame project to make for family members when they're moving away! Do you have all your immediate family living near you? We did until February when our daughter and her husband moved to Portland, Oregon. This week's Thursday's Tip is an easy photo frame project to put together […]
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, […]
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is next week! Next week! This year has flown by. Our son is taking his finals for his freshman year of college in a few days and our daughter will be married for a year on the 15th. Time really does fly as you get older. This week I'm sharing with some fun […]
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 […]
Preparing for Easter and Setting a Pretty Table
What is the one thing you really enjoy about entertaining? For me, I love setting the table for Easter because it can be fun. Don't get me wrong, Easter and it's true meaning is celebrated in our house. We have our Resurrection Garden already growing but I like to make things a little more […]
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 […]
