DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Welcome back my daughter-in-love Emmaline for some yummy goodness for the hot summer! The only bad thing about her sharing her cooking prowess? I don’t get to taste a sample! Well friends, as summer approaches and warm (or should I say HOT – I do reside in North Carolina, you know) weather comes sweeping over us, I am all about… Read More
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” “When life give you lemons, eat them, they’re good for you.” “When life gives you lemons, accept them graciously.” All these quotes from my pal “unknown” sum up our lives this past month. Since my DIY hubby had two surgeries in December, including rotator cuff repair, our “normal” routines are no longer normal. Rehab from this… Read More
By planning ahead and choosing wisely you can enjoy healthy dinner ideas that taste great and are better for you. Begin with one new choice today! How on earth is it already New Year’s Day? Is it just me, or did time really start flying this year? Somehow I don’t want to admit that it definitely has something to… Read More
Do you ever have one of those last minute gatherings where you’ve got to get the kids ready, a dish provided and really don’t want to show up as the only person without homemade food? I know exactly how you feel! I’m not one for rushing by the grocery to pick up a ready made product so I’m sharing… Read More
Need a side dish everyone will love but doesn’t take much time to make? This easy slow cooker cheesy potato casserole is it! Recently I started thinking about my history with casseroles. (I know, fascinating subject isn’t it?) If you’re from the south y’all know about casseroles. They’re at every potluck dinner and many family meals. Healthy? Not usually. Yummy?… Read More
I hate to admit it, but it wasn’t until recently that I made potato salad from scratch. And I’m from the south. Born and bred y’all. Picnics, lazy days, hamburgers and potato salads. I had deprived my family all their lives. ~sad~ Now that I’ve learned how to make this Red Potato Salad there’s no stopping me now! I… Read More
I am a true Southerner. Born and bred in the South and still living here (minus stints in a few other states.) Even so, I wasn’t sure about the tradition of eating black-eyed-peas on New Years Day. According to this info, it should be the first food eaten on New Year’s Day to ensure luck and prosperity in the coming… Read More
Cheesy Bacon Potatoes with sour cream ranch sauce are the one recipe everyone will BEG you to make! A MUST HAVE for sports parties! I saw this recipe recently, knew we had an abundance of potatoes and decided to try it. Oh.my.word. It was divine. This dish makes a great appetizer, accompaniment to a meal or snacks for the kids. … Read More