Busy Monday will be open for links as usual for the next two weeks because visitors take time to browse for new ideas and recipes during the holidays. If you are out and about, I hope you will take time to link. Note the All Things Christmas linky below, too! I will be with family so features from those two weeks will be published on January 6. Short Stuff and cousins and mommies will be here for the holidays -- with some sisters and their families and maybe other day visitors -- and we intend to take time for a spirit refresh and to enjoy our guests!! May your holidays be happy and bright -- and exactly what your spirit needs. All Things Christmas Linky — Link any and all Christmas related posts you’d like to share. Great way to share your posts from Christamases past! No ads ... [Read More]
DIY Gift Bag
Can you help by making a dozen Fabric Gift Bags for foster children? The plea came at a Kiwanis meeting. And I volunteered. They were so easy to make that I finished all of them in one sitting -- less than half a day. The recipient would have a bagful of gifts, thanks to Kiwanis, and a bag that could be used to keep the gifts or any other possessions together. Quick and easy to make, reusable so no piles of wrapping paper to throw away, functional for other uses or easy to store , washable if necessary and, best of all, colorful and fun. I thought it was such a good idea that I have made them for gifts given to other children, who were thrilled to get them -- with gifts inside, of course :-) -- and to use afterwards. The ones I made for foster children were already cut with ... [Read More]
Cowboy Beef Hash
Cowboy Beef Hash is a meat and ‘taters meal that is ready in about 30 minutes. It is a quick and easy, stick to the ribs meal that everyone in the family will love. You probably have the ingredients on hand in the pantry/freezer right now. Add it to the rotation and your family will thank you!! The recipe is also easily adjusted to individual taste. Instead of adding the entire 16 ounce jar of salsa to the meat mixture, I only add half and then serve the remainder on the side for those who want more kick. (You know – my wimpy taste buds!) I like the shredded frozen hash browns, because you can cook them crispy. Bytes and Wheels like their potatoes so they prefer Potatoes Obrien for heartiness -- and that's what I use. I had not heard of Frozen Roasted Sweet Corn until I saw ... [Read More]
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Christmas dinner is already planned!! A cooked turkey breast is in the freezer, waiting. Each guest has been asked to make a dish in my kitchen for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. I promised to have the pantry fully stocked (unless its something exotic like cactus jelly!) so no one has to schlep hot dishes or ingredients. I'll have a veggie tray, a full fruit basket and other healthy and kid friendly basics. Short Stuff assured me I could put presents under the tree any time and he would not bother them :-) He is beyond excited!! And I am excited that you stopped by to share your fabulous posts. Thank you! Announcing All Things Christmas Linky — Link any and all Christmas related posts you’d like to share. Old or new, it doesn’t matter. No ads or businesses please — though ... [Read More]
Dilly Green Bean Salad
Dilly Green Bean Salad is a refreshing alternative to the usual three bean salad that’s a favorite at our house. The deep green color of the cooked frozen bean contrasted with bits of white onion and red pepper are festive, appealing to the eye and the tastebuds! I first had Dilly Bean Salad when a friend brought it to a summer outdoor brunch served on our deck. The red and green also make it perfect for a Christmas meal. However, it’s delicious and colorful any time of year! When my friend Sue K gave me the recipe,she told me to use “extra green canned beans” and said they were located in a small section with the other beans. I did not find them while we were preparing to move because shopping time was limited. After the move, I didn’t find them in our new stores because ... [Read More]
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Thanks for coming by to leave your awesome ideas, recipes and projects! I'm putting this together Wednesday evening since we've been called out of town to the Big City on the East end of the state on Thursday and Friday, back to our middle sized Hometown in the middle of the state, then the Little Town on the southern border of the state on Saturday. Heavy snow storms are scheduled to move through the entire state each of those days. Hopefully we can keep moving and navigate between and before storms! We are honoring Wheels' sister Jeannie's well-lived, but too short, life these next few days. Stay warm and safe -- and hug the ones you love. Announcing All Things Christmas Linky -- Link any and all Christmas related posts you'd like to share. Old or new, it doesn't matter. No ads or ... [Read More]
