Food 1. Trail mix 2. Popcorn with seasoning or add ins 3. Already popped flavored popcorn 4. Fresh Fruits 5. Dried fruits 6. Hot chocolate mix or packets 7. Hot Cider mixes or packets 8. Tea infuser and loose teas 9. Flavored or herbal tea bags 10. Special coffees or creamers 11. Special cup or […]
Holidays
Twenty- three things to do with kids before Christmas
Sledding Luminaria Make Cookies Hang a Wreath Go Ice Skating Build a Snowman Make Hot Chocolate Make Popcorn Garland Listen to Christmas Songs Go See a Christmas Movie Go see Neighborhood Lights Read a new Christmas Story Go To a Christmas Concert Take a Family Christmas Photo Make Christmas Cards for special people Watch a […]
Holiday Sweet Potatoes
Rich tasting, topped with a crunchy pecan topping Holiday Sweet Potatoes are a great side dish for those special dinners. No one will know they are a low carb option! Sweet potatoes are one of the oldest known foods, cultivated by Native Americans for centuries. They were a major source of nutrition for early colonists […]
Candy Corn Fudge
Candy Corn Fudge . . . Just another pretty fudge. Candy Corn Fudge . . . . Just because I can. The coloring I used was Wilton’s gel and to give it a strong color I scooped out a bit with the edge of a teaspoon. I mixed the coloring into the sweetened condensed milk […]
Halloween Party for Preschoolers: Snacks
Plan a fun Halloween play date with the preschool set! Nothing truly scary for this age. I’m a fan of decorations, snacks and games centered around scarecrows and spiders, pumpkins and cats for little ones. Parties should be simple, quick and colorful with the emphasis on the fun activities and playing with friends. These […]
Cinnamon Pickles
My recipe card for Cinnamon Pickles, stained with red food coloring, always makes me smile at my friend’s distinctive handwriting. Cindy was my north star for a short time. You know, the kind of friend that comes into your life and points a different direction. I became a stay at home mom when my job […]
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!