Have you ever wanted to give a small, but meaningful gift? Maybe a small token of appreciation for help or encouragement someone has given you? A really thoughtful thank you gift idea can be a bit of a challenge. It can be hard to find just the right thing, especially if you don’t know the…
Picnics are such a fun part of the warmer weather that comes with Spring & Summer! And although most of us can throw together a quick “picnic” without much trouble, with a little more effort & forethought, you can find some cute picnic ideas that your family & will love! Where to Picnic? The options…
One of my favorite desserts is cheesecake! And although, I love baking all sorts of sweets, cheesecakes aren’t my usual. But, I have attempted making cheesecakes several times. I have mixed the many bars of cream cheese with sugar & eggs, spread out the mixture in my spring form pan & then, place the pan…
About 13 years ago, my husband & I came really close to getting married on St. Patrick’s day, but we decided against sharing our anniversary with the holiday and got married one week later! It turns out that it was a good idea, because on the St. Patrick’s day, 10 years later, we had our…
I love bread! I have always loved bread, especially fresh baked bread. When I was about 11 years old, I started making homemade wheat bread from scratch (no bread maker). My mom still laughs about it, because she is more of a “why make bread if you can buy it kind of gal”! I still…
When I was a little girl, the ladies at my church organized a Cookie Swap. Until then, I had never heard of a cookie swap, but it ended up being such a fun experience that I will always remember! So, I was excited to find out that the “cookie swap” or “cookie exchange” is still…
So, it’s that time of year again…. Time for pumpkin EVERYTHING!!! And while I’m not the biggest fan of pumpkin flavored coffee (please don’t throw anything!), I do love almost anything else pumpkin filled that this season can offer!!! And this recipe for Pumpkin Apple pancakes is a delicious breakfast that is filled with fall…
I really enjoy the change of seasons! My husband LOVES summer, but considering that the heat and humidity get so high here in Tennessee during the summer, that come August, I am almost always ready for a change! There are so many wonderful things about the cooler weather of Autumn! And there are many great…
Making your child’s birthday cake yourself can be daunting, but with a few simple birthday cake decorating ideas, it can be a piece of….. well, you know! Do you know how with your first child you want everything to be perfect? Well, when my oldest child was about to turn one year old, I marched…