The week of warm weather and sunshine had me ready to work in the yard — bought materials for a big project — then a rumble of thunder and it has rained off and on for five days straight. But it is much needed since the area was in a drought not that long ago […]
Fudgy Chocolate Cookie Dough Mini Cheesecake – No Bake
Fudgy Chocolate Cookie Dough No Bake Cheesecake. The perfect dessert to celebrate a special day — anniversary, birthday or just because. We’d already celebrated Bytes’ birthday at a big family gathering with the traditional cake and a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. This was a smaller celebration. Perfect for cheesecake and fudginess! I’m always a […]
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I’m not going to complain about the heavy all day rain. It was badly needed! Plus we got the new grass area in the back yard leveled and seeded before it started. And it is rain — not snow! All is good. And it’s all good that you stop by each week with your great […]
Strawberry Dump Cake
Strawberry Dump Cake is an inspired dessert. I had a package of fresh strawberries that flashed warning signals at me every time I opened the refrigerator. This morning I saw the package of strawberry cake mix in the pantry and Strawberry Dump Cake was born. You don’t have to wait for inspiration because Dump […]
Chocolate Chip Brownie in a mug
Chocolate Chip Brownie in a mug just saved me. Chocolate always has magical powers — not to make problems go away, but to make them seem less daunting. Besides it tastes really, really good! Being fresh from the oven — well microwave — and eaten while still warm helps too. Oh Oh Oh Misery! I […]
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Featured from last week. Pick up a Featured Button from the Button Box upper right. Sadie Seasongoods — A Thriftastic Woven Ribbon Basket A Debt free Stress free Life – 31 Things I Do Daily to Make My Life Better This Silly Girl’s Kitchen — Rainbow Jello Cloud Cake Olla Podrida — River City […]




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!