Sweet potato casserole is good anytime of year . Dressed up, it’s the perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal. This sweet potato recipe has no marshmallows. Just a crunchy Struesel topping to contrast with the deep sweet potato flavor! No sweet, sticky marshmallows fans in our house 🙂 Cook and mash the sweet potatoes before […]
Holidays
Celebrate Simply . . . Thanksgiving
Celebrations add richness and depth to our lives. They are a time to connect with others in our family and beyond. They call to mind our collective history in ways that can be adapted to the individual. The first time I heard of lasagna for Thanksgiving dinner I was surprised! But it is a perfect […]
Ultimate Easter Egg Guide
Abbie Living — Polka Dot Eggs Design Sponge — Ukranian Eggs Made Simple Oh Joy! — Neon Dip Dyed Eggs Instructables — P Susies Psychedelic Eggs Indie Fixx — A Fun Easter Egg Dying Technique Frugal Girls — DIY Tie Dyed Easter Eggs Bold Bright and Beautiful — Easter Egg Decorating […]
9 Valentine crafts for kids
Cute and creative ways for kids of all ages to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Or eight sweet hearts and a cute love bug 🙂 Sweet and Simple Love Bug – tutorial from My Kids Guide From the bottom of my feet — a valentine from Toddler Approved DIY Flower Hearts Card Tutorial — momdot Homemade Playdough […]
No Candy Valentines
As a child, one of our sons had food allergies which really limited the kind of sweets he could have. Fortunately, he “outgrew” them and they didn’t stunt his growth at all as one elderly relative worried – now 6’2” and still growing I think! I was really surprised as a Den Mother to […]
Hang A Wreath – No ladder required
Wheels is the master of life hacks. Give him a challenge and he’ll figure out how to solve a problem with what’s on hand, make square pegs fit in round holes and get things done faster and better. When we decided to add a wreath to each front window on our two story house during […]
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!