Apple Dumplings are one of my very favorite desserts. Absolutely adore them!!! And who wouldn’t? Great apple taste and texture wrapped in flaky crust and baked in a cinnamon butter sauce. Serve warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take the dessert to celestial levels. Let cool and serve with an extra spoonful […]
Thanksgiving Themed Games
There are lots of Thanksgiving crafts for kids. Case in point, Thanksgiving Kids Pinterest Board. They are great and kids love to do them. My boys were only good for so many coloring pages, board games, and projects. There comes a time when a kid’s gotta move. And so does a mom! I was glad […]
Super Delicious Big Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
In high school, my brother Jay started talking about the Super Delicious everything in them but the kitchen sink, absolutely wonderful cookies he ate at work. .Jay did farm work, working hard and long hours, eating with the family to save time. These delicious cookies were a specialty of the lady of the house and […]
Thanksgiving Tablesetting
As we prepare for Thanksgiving 2013, we think about creating a welcoming environment that reflects the season and a tablesetting that will enhance our “feast”. The buffet is filled with warm russets and oranges of autumn and symbols of harvest, history and plenty. Another gray Ohio day outside. (I’ll never get that job as […]
Stellar Staircases — The Results or How to install a stair runner
For weeks I dreamed of a stellar staircase with dark stained treads, white risers and swirling teal stenciled leaves. Then reality happened and I found out there were some questions I should have answered first. Now that we have the answers, here is where we arrived. Those stairs needed padding and floor covering. Not wall […]
Baked Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Baked Sausage Stuffed Peppers are a favorite because the recipe does not have tomato sauce – just the flavors of meat, vegetables and cheese. This recipe is also versatile. It was 11 degrees out the day I made this. No way was I setting myself in that cold car so I used what I had […]
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!