Sorry for the missing link party. But there is a story of Thanksgiving behind it. I usually do the linky party post Friday evening and Saturday morning. The past week has been crazy with an overload of “needs immediate attention” things to manage. We spent a quiet Thanksgiving catching up at home with “just us […]
Thanksgiving
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are a pretty addition to the table, with the contrast between the deep red berries and the white chocolate. They are deliciously just right sweet. I was afraid they would be on the tart side – not true. Cut each cranberry, though. I cheated and put a little hand full of […]
Cranberry Pear Sauce
Colorful and delicious Cranberry Pear Sauce will be a hit this holiday season! It is super quick and easy to make with no refined sugar. Its sweetness comes naturally from ripe pears and a touch of real maple syrup. It is a superb accompaniment to turkey and other poultry as well, as pork tenderloin or […]
Savory Sweet Potatoes
Rich, creamy mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. They are so quick and easy , you’ll want to enjoy them throughout the year. Sweet potatoes are as nutritious as they are delicious. They contain fewer calories and are higher in fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C than their white […]
Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Practicing gratitude can change your life Gratitude is an emotion that comes from appreciation. It’s an awareness, a thankfulness of the good things in your life, in you and in the world around you. Gratitude is a powerful thing. It can turn any negative into a positive. It can change how you feel inside. It […]
Nine Tips for Living Your Life with Gratitude
We often underestimate the healing power of being grateful for what you have, and all the blessings in your life that you might take for granted. Living your life with gratitude allows you to recognize and appreciate the amazing things in your life each day. These basic habits will make it easy to live your […]
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!