Christmas Craft: Cinnamon Stick Votives A very easy, DIY craft that takes only 5 minutes, and adds festive lighting and a wonderful holiday scent to your home, these Cinnamon Stick Votives can be assembled by nearly anyone! Hubby and I went to dinner with my parents, my brother, and his girlfriend the other day. As … Read More about Christmas Craft: Cinnamon Stick Votives
Painted Pine Cones in a Basket
Painted Pine Cones in a Basket How to paint pine cones for a special holiday decor basket! An easy, pretty and festive Christmas decorating idea. For years now I have kept a simple wicker basket in the front hall. I fill it will scented pine cones (cinnamon for me), and my entry smells fabulous all … Read More about Painted Pine Cones in a Basket
Survey Says! …
I have been asked a number of times (mostly by my nagging husband) to write an eBook. I received a very nice email last week asking for a copy of my cookbook (no, I don’t have one, and sincerely doubt I will ever have a hard copy cookbook), and am now taking a blogging class … Read More about Survey Says! …
Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Eggnog is a delicious, traditional holiday drink, and this homemade eggnog recipe makes a fabulously rich, tasty, fresh eggnog you can whip up in minutes. This homemade eggnog recipe is truly the best eggnog you will ever have!! Make this eggnog this holiday season. Eggnog fans will love this delicious eggnog recipe this Christmas season. … Read More about Homemade Eggnog Recipe
20 Thanksgiving Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Cornbread stuffing, sourdough dressing, and gluten-free and slow cooker stuffing recipes are just a few of the 20 Thanksgiving Stuffing and Dressing Recipes for you to discover and prepare for your holiday dinner this year! If you like stuffing, and who doesn’t, have I got a list of great stuffing recipes for you! From traditional … Read More about 20 Thanksgiving Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
DIY Holiday Shimmer Candles
DIY Holiday Shimmer Candles These beautiful DIY Holiday Shimmer Candles are an easy to make and produce beautiful, sparkling results! There are several different methods and looks to try, each one just a little different making for a nice contrast if you like, or make all your shimmer candles alike for a cohesive look! As … Read More about DIY Holiday Shimmer Candles
10 Final Gardening Tasks Before The Snow Flies
10 Final Gardening Tasks Before The Snow Flies I put my garden beds to rest a few weeks ago, but there are still some final tasks to be performed before winter. Here are my 10 Final Gardening Tasks Before The Snow Flies you should not forget to do: ● Remove spent stems, dead branches from … Read More about 10 Final Gardening Tasks Before The Snow Flies
Favorite Sounds
A few weeks ago Hubby and I went out to dinner on a Saturday night. When he got out of the shower, I heard the top of the shaving cream can pop and said to him, “That is my favorite sound!!” He was baffled as to why, but he really shouldn’t be. Since Hubby retired … Read More about Favorite Sounds
Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour Before Your Go To Bed
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2am and Standard Time begins again. Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour tonight before you go to sleep! Remember … spring forward, fall back! This has been a public service announcement from those kind folks at Ann’s Entitled Life, aka … Read More about Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour Before Your Go To Bed
2014 CSA Share Week 22
This is the diary of our 2014 CSA share. The cost of our full share is $545 for 22 weeks (this CSA offers a winter share) which will bring us to the last week in October, and works out to $24.75 per week. Western New York weather is such that June is lightest CSA month. … Read More about 2014 CSA Share Week 22