Bacon Pecan Green Beans are sensational! Bacon! Brown Sugar! Pecans! Fresh Green Beans! Flavored with caramelized onions! Oh my great goodness! Forget the creamy bean casserole with the crushed onion topping that has graced the table since grandma started cooking. It was – and still is – good -but this . . . . This is […]
Christmas at the Front Door
The front porch is all decked out in its Christmas finery.Some new, some old. A bit of tradition, a bit of contemporary neon. A Christmas Welcome. Snowflakes are the theme this year. Traditional. In glittery red and gold. Not so traditional. Add the lime green bow and swirls on the snowflake decked packages. Definitely not […]
How to make a simple mesh garland
Our front porch decor needed something new for winter. In fact, it could even use a little bling for Christmas, I thought. We love traditional on the inside, but the outside can be fun and daring. The mesh wreath I made for Halloween was so quick and easy I decided to try my hand […]
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 […]
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Creamy Turkey Tortellini Soup, The Prefect After Thanksgivings Meal.
A yummy way to use leftover holiday turkey is to make Creamy Turkey Tortellini Soup! Or use chicken for Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup! A hearty, filling soup that is a meal by itself because it has meat, pasta and veggies in one flavorful, nutritious pot! Creamy, warm comfort food on a chilly day! When […]
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!