Which team are you cheering for this weekend? More importantly, what snacks do you plan on making for the BIG GAME? We're taking a break from our regular Menu Plan Monday this week and sharing the perfect snacks and recipes that you can make for your family and friends this coming Sunday. We will be […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Dinner is ready fast with this easy recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup made with tender shredded chicken and combined with tomatoes, beans and green peppers. Top the soup with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese and sour cream for a very hearty and delicious recipe! Looking for more soup recipes? Check out all my family's favorites in Best […]
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. […]
Labor Day Recipes
Do you have any plans for the Labor Day Weekend? My son has a football game Saturday and then on Sunday we are heading to New York to visit with my brother and family. If you're planning your menu, here are a few recipe ideas for your Labor Day BBQ's and parties... […]
Cool Whip Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches
Cool Whip Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches - made with chocolate graham crackers and frozen whipped topping. They're easy desserts for when you're trying to watch what you eat but you still want something sweet! Let me show you how easy these are to make. Updated May 2022: If you are having trouble finding chocolate graham […]
Bakers Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake
Are you ready for a truly indulgent treat? If so, you’re in for a real treat with this decadent Chocolate Bliss Cheesecake. The base is made from crushed Oreos and butter to create that classic crunchy texture we all know and love. Once your family takes their first bite of this creamy dreamy dessert, it […]
Homemade Queso Dip
A delicious and easy recipe for Homemade Queso Dip. Your family will love this easy appetizer recipe and you'll love knowing there's no fake cheese! That's right, this recipe is made with real cheese and the taste is amazing. And if you really like this recipe, you're going to love my recipe for homemade salsa. Both […]
Easy Delicious Homemade Pasta
Pasta Week on Walking on Sunshine begins today! Fettuccine Noodles with Butter... It all began last Mother's Day when my Colonel gave me this... This comes with the pasta roller, to make pasta sheets and two types of pasta cutters; a spaghetti cutter and a fettuccine cutter... I always […]
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup is a family favorite filled with little meatballs, carrots, celery and bow tie pasta in a delicious chicken broth. Italian Wedding Soup My children love this soup. It's easy to put together and filling enough for dinner. I like to have fresh Italian bread to serve alongside it. I don't follow […]
How to Make Homemade Colored Sugar
Homemade Colored Sugar is so easy to make and it will help you save money too. Perfect for all your baking needs all year long! Who doesn't use colored sugar to decorate homemade cookies, cakes and cupcakes? I'm sure you have a few bottles of colored sugar in your pantry that you purchased from the grocery […]
Easy Quick Focaccia Bread
Easy, Quick and Delicious Focaccia Made with a YEAST dough! You can be enjoying this in under 30 minutes. A few weeks ago I found this recipe and I wanted to share it with you today. It uses a YEAST dough, but you don't have to wait for it to rise or do any kneading...REALLY. […]
Silver Anniversary Part Two
I hope everyone had a great day yesterday. Did you see some fireworks? We went to my sister's house and had a wonderful time AND a little surprise celebration to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary! If you remember, the Colonel was MIA for our anniversary AGAIN...the third year in a row, but who's counting? We […]
Eggplant Rollatini
I hope everyone had a GREAT Father's Day. We had a pretty good day considering the Colonel is still away training. The kids and I made a quick video for him and put it on Facebook, then sent him a text to make sure he would log in at some point during the day to […]
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Elegant Cucumber Tea Sandwiches are perfect for bridal showers, baby showers or tea parties. These can be made with a variety of different flavored cream cheeses. They make a beautiful presentation on any buffet table. Check out all the other Easy Appetizers for even more delicious ideas waiting to be discovered! Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Cucumber […]
Skirt Steak Grilled to Perfection
One of my absolute favorite meals to eat in the summer is Skirt Steak. Which is a far cry from when I was a little girl and a teenager...I didn't like steak at all. My mother would make steak every Sunday in the summer because it was an easy meal to get on […]
Mom's 80th Birthday Party
This week's Tuesday's Question is an EASY ONE as I've been away from my blog for awhile... "What has everyone been up to?" Life was DIFFICULT last week with the loss of our dear friend Arlene, and at the same time, life was WONDERFUL with the celebration of my mom's 80th birthday with a party here at […]
Garlic Knots...
The other day for dinner I made calzones and I had extra pizza dough leftover; happens quite frequently when I make calzones. So I decided to do something different with the dough and made garlic knots. We love to order them from our favorite pizzeria! GARLIC KNOTS... Ingredients: Pizza dough Melted butter Garlic Parsley You […]
Homemade Italian Bread
Have you ever made homemade bread?I have and I've been making homemade bread for years and it's not hard! I've even made it without my Kitchen Aid Mixer! But a few years ago the Colonel gave me a Kitchen Aid mixer for Mother's Day and it's wonderful. If you don't have a mixer […]
What Would YOU Grab if Your House was on Fire?
Happy Tuesday! The sun is shining today here in PA and all the snow that fell on Saturday is almost gone. A little sad about that, but glad the sun is shining. For this week's Tuesday Question, I'm asking something that I've thought about a lot. "What is the one thing you would grab if your […]
Chocolate Covered Peanuts...
This week's Something Yummy for My Colonel's Tummy is really a favorite of our whole family. Chocolate Covered Peanuts Nothing is more delicious than melted chocolate and peanuts... After some "chilling" time, you have a delicious snack... I could not believe how incredibly easy this recipe was when Olivia and I made them for Christmas. […]
