After we added the decorative paneling to the office, removed the wallpaper and painted the walls, the rest of the room began to whimper for change. We needed a new light fixture and knew it would be a do it yourself installation. We’ve installed a number of them before and have it down to […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Simple, delicious, filling, nutritious, warm goodness on a cold night. This chicken noodle soup is wonderful. I’m not a big fan of chicken noodle soup but . . . this is not your ordinary soup with its perfect combination of vegetables, tender chicken, light seasoning and rich noodles! Cooked all day in a slow cooker, […]
Ten Things Good Cooks Know about Fruits and Vegetables
The Frugal Girls– How to Keep Strawberries Fresh DIY and Crafts — How to peel a head of garlic in 5 seconds The Creekline House — the One Tear-Free Onion Cutting Trick that Actually Works Recipe Tips — All About Apples The Kitchn — How to cut a cauliflower Kidspot.com — How to Cook […]
Install Decorative Wall Panel
Wheels and I were moving quickly through Lowe’s Home Improvement one day on supply run. Suddenly we both stopped in our tracks and said in unison, “For the back of the kitchen peninsula”. Harmony in marriage is found in the small things. lol! We were looking at a stack of decorative wall paneling waiting to […]
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Open Danish
Officially these cinnamon cream cheese treats are called Cinnamon Cream Cheese Open Danish. Cinnamon Flats is the name Wheels gave them and how they are known around our house. Leaving off the top layer usually given a Danish and spreading the dough in a larger jelly roll pan instead of a 9×13 reduces the carb […]
Grow Potatoes in a Container
St. Patrick’s Day is the time to plant potatoes in much of the Midwest. They will withstand the less severe frost of early spring — at least the usually less severe frost. This year — hard to predict 🙂 My dad loved to garden and I remember his excitement at getting ready to plant potatoes […]
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!