Tamale Ring - An Easy, Quick and Delicious Dinner A few weeks ago an online friend sent me a recipe to try. It sounded so good I tried it right away and it was delicious! I asked her~Julia~ if I could share her recipe and she said yes. I could hardly wait to share it...
Oatmeal and Raisin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Filling If you love Oatmeal Raisin Cookies these Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Whoopie pies dripping with Maple Cream Filling will put you over the top! Oatmeal Raisin Whoopie Pies (A Big Ole Soft Cookie Filled with Goodness) 1 ½ cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt...
I have a confession....I am a bit of a cleanaholic....in days past I used any chemical spray-spritz concoction available that promised me shine, clean and dead germs. I put aside the cleaning style I had seen my Mom and Grandma use....the chemical-free cleaning with items from their pantry. Their houses always were fresh and clean...
I decorated my house in a snap for autumn using a few items that were already on hand and purchasing a few spending less than $15.00 total for all. The four mugs above were from the Dollar Tree ~ $4 The Autumn Subway Art download via Hopscotch Studios Art ~ free Leaves under Victorian hand...
Last year I saw the cutest little jar filled with Marshmallow Ghosts and I knew I wanted to make something similar to give this year as a hostess gift to my niece. We go to her house for the kids to Trick or Treat together every year and we have dinner and games....such a...
How to Make a Halloween Candy Corn Inspired Pom Pom I love the look of tissue paper pom poms and I like to hang things from the ceiling around my house....I'm still trying to figure out how I can incorporate my disco ball into the decor of my living room. I had my polka dot...
While I was tie-dying the boys' Halloween {glow-in-the-dark} Tie-Dye shirts I also tie-dyed a grocery tote. I bought several of these bags last year for only $1.00 each just to decorate and play around with and this was the perfect base for the tie-dye. Instead of tie-dying the bag per the instructions in the kit...
White pumpkins have become increasingly popular in recent years, and many people have been using them to create unique and eye-catching decorations. I was inspired to purchase a white pumpkin during a trip to Michael's. My original plan was to keep it simple by gluing some fabric mums to it and placing it in a...
I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of the iLoveToCreate Fall Challenge. As part of the challenge I received a Tulip Tie-Dye & Paint Kit. I had so much fun using the kit and my kids want me to buy more Tulip Tie-Dye because they really like the way their shirts look and...
The perfect shabby chic ruffled fabric pumpkin to craft for autumn using a pumpkin from the dollar tree Pin it Now So You Have It for Later How to Make a DIY Shabby Chic Ruffled Fabric Pumpkin Have you ever seen those orange styrofoam-ish pumpkins from the Dollar Tree and wondered what you could do...
Quick, easy and inexpensive Halloween Wreath tutorial.
Most days I find myself in awe of nature...in awe of God's handiwork. Yesterday was no exception. In an effort to save money this year I bought seed packets at the Dollar Tree. One of those packets were Zinnia seeds. I had no idea what color they would be but I love zinnias so I...
Create a very simple burlap silverware caddy for less than a dollar with this 2-minute DIY tutorial. When it comes to farmhouse, country, or rustic décor burlap is a wonderful staple because of its versatility and cost....it's very inexpensive! I like to keep my everyday silverware handy on the counter and my better silverware organized...
Did you know that you can create your own customized glass or ceramic items quickly and easily? Well, you can using Plaid's new Martha Stewart Glass Paint. I save glass that I find interesting for future use and/or projects. For this project I used some iced coffee bottles, a purchased drink pitcher, vase, candle holder and...
I had a folding chair that had definitely seen better days. It was originally bought at a yard sale for $5.00 and when purchased was like new. After years of using it it definitely either needed to be thrown out or it needed to receive a makeover. Since the frame itself was still in...
I have so many loyalty cards. They are great to have but keeping track of them can be a bit cumbersome. I saw this tip somewhere...I think pinterest but I am not sure and I kept thinking about it. {If I come across the original source I will be sure to update this post}...
Ruler Growth Chart ~ Giant Wooden Ruler Growth Chart ~ I wanted one....bad! I have been seeing those funky growth charts all over the place. Up until now I have been marking the kid's height on a wall and want to paint that wall soon so I thought I better come up with a better solution....
Recently I was given the opportunity to participate in {and enter!} the OXO Cherry Recipe Contest and was elated. Not only did I get to try a new recipe ~ one from my Grandma's Cookbook ~ but I also had the opportunity to try a new kitchen gadget ~ the OXO Cherry Pitter. I love to bake,...
About 16 months ago we made some shoestring upgrades to our bathroom with two splurges ~ a granite countertop and an oil rubbed bronze Tuscan faucet. I do have pictures that I intend to post...someday, but until then I have this small decorator addition that cost me less than $1.50. The bathroom mirror is...
A few months ago I was given {jumping up and down} a Martha Stewart enameled cast iron casserole. I use this often in both the oven and on the stove top. I had been able to keep it pretty sparkly and new looking but we were invited to a picnic for the 4th of July......I...
In this hot humid weather who doesn't want a cold, refreshing drink either sipped slowly alone in the shade or shared with a group. There is nothing {in my opinion} quite like fresh iced tea. Instead of buying a powdered mix you can make up a batch of Southern Sweet Tea in under 15 minutes ~...
Cool Whip Pudding Pops and Cool Whip Pineapple Frosting Dessert is always a special treat....but what makes it extra special in our house is COOL WHIP Whipped Topping. I love to bake and when I make a cake, whether it is from scratch or from a box, the frosting is what gives it that...
I made some white batter cupcakes this weekend and wanted to top them off with some white icing. Something simple but not my usual favorite Buttercream Frosting {my mom's recipe which is absolute fluffy perfection}. Whipped cream seemed to easy.....cream cheese frosting too blah but combining them both produced the recipe below which is light...
How-to Make a Pillowcase From a T-Shirt My boys have so many t-shirts....most that have seen better days. One of the boys had a shirt I was particularly fond of {I love the silly thing!} and couldn't part with no matter how hard I tried. It had a tear underneath one of the armpits that...
Easy to make and adorable cinnamon roll bunnies made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Perfect for Easter morning or any day you want to make something cute for breakfast! This recipe is so easy and the results are so cute! This would make a great addition to Easter breakfast or brunch. How To Make Cinnamon Roll...
Cupcake Wrapper and Other Kitchen Storage Ideas Using Jars If you have a small kitchen with limited storage it can be hard when it comes to organizing. You need a place for everything but sometimes that's just not possible. One option is to decorate using pretty jars. This is a great way to unclutter. ...
I had been looking for some vintage heart cookie cutters and kitchen items and found a few the other day at a local antique store...I am hoping to make some cookies and perhaps use the heart molds for some cakes or brownies ~ I'll share if I get to this...hopefully sooner rather than later! ...
This Valentine's Bunting cost $2.00 to make and took less than 30 minutes. Supplies: 3 Felt Sheets ~ you can use whatever colors you wish...red, pink, purple, white, etc. 1 spool of ribbon ⅜ inch to ½ inch ~ 3 yards total Thread 1. Cut out 3 paper hearts of different...
Christmas Decorating in Red and White Christmas Decorating in Red and White - these are two of my favorite Christmas color combinations. There is such a stark contrast but it is simply stunning. These beads are glass garland from I 'think' the 1920's. They were my grandmother's. When I was younger and had no idea...
Cute Christmas Cookies Marshmallow Snowmen dipped in chocolate and coconut - I LOVE Christmas cookies and these are so cute...they take the cake...or the cookie dough...either way they are adorable if only to look at {no calories in just looking!} And all through the house.....not a creature was stirring...not even a meringue mouse ~ Cute...
Halloween Decor - Make your own Halloween Doormat that glows in the dark. DIY Halloween Decor If you like simple and fun how-to's and DIY home decor, you've come to the right place. I also like to make crafts that are somewhat cutesy like this pumpkin wreath. I'm NOT a Painter I'm not that good...
3-Ingredient Trifles I really like 'options'....lots of options~even when I cook and bake. I like to mix and match and not be tethered to doing things a certain way....I am a REBEL {with NO cause whatsoever~I just like to rebel!}. This trifle recipe fits the bill to a "T". You can customize it to your...
My Mom's Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe - it's comfort in a bowl! It's snowy and cold and my two youngest boys are sick - so what should I make for dinner? Chicken Noodle Soup of course! My mom made the best chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles. When she made soup, I was...
I have been a lover of chocolate whoopie pies {mini chocolate cakes with marshmallow filling} for many years but have never made them. A few weeks ago I purchased the Cook's Illustrated American Classics publication at Sam's Club and it contained a recipe for whoopie pies. Last night the urge hit me-I had to BAKE...
A few months ago I did a post about Customized Manila Folders and promised a follow up. I had everything cut up...all I needed to do was "put things together" ..... and there it all sat in a nice pile...for weeks, and weeks and weeks.... but.... I finally glued everything together and took pictures...whew!...
Staining Lattice I finally figured out the secret to staining lattice without pulling your hair out! My pool deck was a nightmare. I thought it would be such a good idea when I had the pool put in to have a deck with LOTS of pretty lattice around it {27 lattice panels to be exact...each...
$1.00 DIY Decorative Diffuser I love candles but good ones are expensive and with small children safety is an issue. A nice, fragrant, decorative alternative to candles are diffusers but they can also be expensive. I like to use what I have on hand recycling items that might otherwise be thrown away and this diffuser...
I made this shabby chic pincushion from a vintage creamer and some fabric and ribbon scraps. It was such a simple craft to make and I just ♥love♥ the way it turned out! There are just a few steps from start to finish so let's get started. A few weeks ago I came across this...
I had some pumpkin left over from the cake I made the other day, and not wanting to waste it...I felt it was best to make cookies! These cookies are doing double time. I will be giving them in treat bags to some neighbors, my sister, her kids, etc. and eating some myself. They are cake cookies...
DIY Recycled Tin Can Pumpkin It's amazing what you can make with a tin can and some paint like these DIY recycled tin can pumpkins. There's a free pattern for the faces so you can make these yourself and they would be great to make with the kids and create some memories. Today, I have...
My earliest memories are of 'doing'.... gardening, sewing {learning on an old Singer from the 1940's}, helping my Dad build our house {I'm sure he didn't mind one bit!?!} painting, crocheting {I used a big plastic needle and taught myself....oi}, using my knit magic {loved that thing} to make everyone scarfs {okay...they were tubes that...
