Beautiful fall days. Cool but sunny, trees beginning to show some fall color here and there, perfect for walking and poking around in new places with flea markets and fall festivals. Except for wildfire smoke from Canada. Stayed in three days because of very poor air quality alerts bringing thick haze on the horizons, burning […]
Busy Monday 585
I met the back fence neighbor for coffee this morning. We happened be weeding on opposite sides of the privacy fence and spoke to one another — after seven years! Our meeting in person without the fence between was so much fun that we decided to do it again soon! May you find friendship in […]
Cream Cheese Mints
I made a batch of these and took them to Thanksgiving Dinner. People descended on them, saying Oh my grandma used to make these and I loved them. Straight from the Sixties and Seventies, folks. Or Eighties. Or Nineties. Or the Aughts. Guess that’s what makes them a classic! It is tempting to roll out […]
Ritz-y Rolos, Simple Salty ‘n Sweet
This could not be any easier to make. You only need 2 ingredients – a package of Rolos and a couple of sleeves of Ritz crackers. Melting chocolate or white chocolate and a few sprinkles are a bonus. Place the crackers on a baking sheet, add a Rolo in the middle and heat in a […]
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies are a quick and super easy addition to holiday gifts and snack trays. It takes about 10 minutes to measure, melt and mix the ingredients. Ready to eat! Packaging takes a little longer depending on your degree of fanciness! This recipe can easily be made by older children. Younger children […]
White Chocolate Ting A Lings
When I ran across Ting A Lings, the name caught my attention with visions of swirly skirts, pillbox hats and pearls, straight from a Fifties movie. I knew this would have to be a part of this year’s Christmas Treats. I did a little research and, sure enough, Ting A Lings were a Fifties thing. […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!