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 […]
Scrambled Egg Breakfast Cups
Breakfast around here is normally oatmeal dressed up with flaxseed, nuts and cinnamon.   But when we crave something different these wonderful Scrambled Egg Breakfast Cups come to the rescue. They add lots more protein from the eggs, meat and cheese to our daily diet.  Quick to make and ready to reheat – a breakfast […]
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 […]
How to choose color for your home – part II
An oft repeated rule of thumb in choosing color for your home is to start with an accessory you love. The theory is that it is easier to match paint to a color in an expensive or sentimental painting, vase, pillow than it is to find accessories to go with the color. I did that […]
Tuna Spread
Tuna Spread is a healthy – and tasty – choice for game day snack or appetizer! Tuna is a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. It contains heart healthy omega-3 which helps prevent high blood pressure, maintain heart rhythm and improves the body’s insulin response.  If you want to add healthy fish to your […]
How to choose color for your home
This is not a how to post on choosing color in the usual sense. There is a lot of information available about color choosing. For example, how to be aware of the undertones of colors – even neutral colors have an undertone and those with blue undertones don’t play well with those that have yellow […]
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!