I LOVE this wreath created by Gabby from the Local Honey Bee. I’m a lover of tulle. Its cheap, especially when I find a coupon, a little goes along way and it looks great. Since my last few crafts have gone so well, I’m feeling brave, very brave. So instead of making one just like Gabby’s,…
Make Your Own Vanilla
I pinned this pin last year from “bethany actually” but it was too late to make it for Christmas gifts. So this year, I was determined to remember to make this in time so it would be ready for Christmas. I was so excited to get started. Only three things are needed. Bottles, vanilla beans…
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Bacon. Bacon. BACON! What is the deal with bacon lately? I have seen bacon soda, bacon mouthwash, maple bacon donuts and bacon ice cream. I personally like bacon and enjoy a pound or two every once in a while. Okay, maybe not a pound but definitely a few slices here and there. But what is…
Grape Salad
When I first saw this pin on Pinterest, I thought that it looked rather disgusting not very good. But for some reason, I was attracted to this Grape Salad and clicked through to the original pin (AllRecipes.com) and started reading the reviews. They were overwhelmingly positive about this salad. In fact it received five stars…
Clean your Cookie Sheet
Who doesn’t want their cookie sheets go from grungy to….heavenly? {{Angels singing the Hallelujah chorus in the background}} And the Pinterest pin said with only ONE ingredient? What could that ONE ingredient possibly be? Well it’s nothing that I had ever heard of before. And it was NOT easy to find. In fact, I never…
Grilled Malibu Chicken
Ever wonder how long the restaurant Sizzler has been around? Not really, well I’m going to tell you anyway. Since 1958. Dwight D. Eisenhower was in his second term as the 34th President of the United States. A 14-year-old Bobby Fischer took the United States Chess Championship. “Gigi” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The…
Hurricane Vase
I love the Fall, the cooler evenings, crisp cold air and being able to wear “layers”. The best part of Fall….. the COLORS. We live at the base of the Sierra Mountains about an hour from Tahoe. I LOVE seeing all the leaves on the trees and all over my lawn. Time for soup, football and…
Welcome Guest Basket
I love having guests stay in our home. I love the food, conversations, games and laughter. We are fortunate to have family and friends stop by and stay on a fairly regular basis. For years I’ve told myself I’m going to get organized and make a “guest” box with everything I need for overnight guests. Towels, shampoo and conditioner,…
Ziploc Bag Packing
This is one pin I was really excited to try. But first I have to laugh at the difference between boys and girls. Laurie’s picture is full of pink, ruffles and pearls. Thank you Laurie from Tip Junkie for this great pin. My picture is all boy, grey, blue, red and bold stripes. This was a trip we took to Utah for our daughter’s graduation from…
Martha Stewart’s Mac & Cheese
Who doesn’t love a great pan of macaroni and cheese? This was another of the “hard” foods to give up going GF. So I went on a quest looking for that “perfect” recipe. I must say that Martha doesn’t disappoint on this one. This makes a TON of mac-and-cheese. Even with our family (5) we still had plenty of leftovers. Which…