My Beef Stew recipe is one that has been developed over the years; I just make it the way my husband likes it. His favorite version has an ample amount of meat compared to the vegetables. This recipe … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 2 – My Desk
This section of my desk is just to the right of my computer chair and is easily accessible. I keep my printer paper, envelopes, and file folders there. Unfortunately, because it is close to my chair, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cherry Torte
I would like to make a pretty Valentine's Day dessert this year, so I have been thinking about different recipes that would fit the theme of the day. One that I thought of for Valentine's Day was this … [Read more...]
Tying Some Knots
I don't know how to knit, and it has been years since I picked up a crochet hook, but I just made myself a scarf from yarn. I was brave enough to try it because the only skill required is knowing how … [Read more...]
Tooth Fairy Pillows
I've been making Tooth Fairy Pillows today for my grandchildren. My youngest grandson Landon is six-years-old and getting ready for his first visit from the tooth fairy. Ginger and Charlie have both … [Read more...]
A Pillow Update
I have a small office/den in my house that I use for my blogging space. In my space there's a brown leather couch that has a couple of gold and black throw pillows paired with a plain black velvet … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 1 – Labeling the Christmas Decor
This is my first week of the 52 week home organization challenge. The challenge is to declutter and organize a different area of the home each week for an entire year. This seems so … [Read more...]
Potato Soup
I love to make a crockpot meal on a cold winter day, and there is something extra satisfying about a warm and creamy Potato Soup from a crockpot. I have adapted my recipe for Potato Soup from the … [Read more...]
Fruit Cookies From My New Cookbook
Today I baked cookies from a new cookbook. The cookbook I used was from a prize package that I received from Shannon at Cozy Home Scenes just before Christmas. Shannon hosted a Gingerbread Party … [Read more...]
Triple A Muffins
These muffins are made with two kinds of dried fruit and make a wonderful breakfast or snack muffin. I don't like long names for recipes, and the name of these muffins was originally Apricot and Apple … [Read more...]