Food 1. Trail mix 2. Popcorn with seasoning or add ins 3. Already popped flavored popcorn 4. Fresh Fruits 5. Dried fruits 6. Hot chocolate mix or packets 7. Hot Cider mixes or packets 8. Tea infuser and loose teas 9. Flavored or herbal tea bags 10. Special coffees or creamers 11. Special cup or […]
Twenty- three things to do with kids before Christmas
Sledding Luminaria Make Cookies Hang a Wreath Go Ice Skating Build a Snowman Make Hot Chocolate Make Popcorn Garland Listen to Christmas Songs Go See a Christmas Movie Go see Neighborhood Lights Read a new Christmas Story Go To a Christmas Concert Take a Family Christmas Photo Make Christmas Cards for special people Watch a […]
How to Make a Christmas Garland in Six Easy Steps
Garlands are so versatile for Christmas decorating! They can lay across a flat surface, like a mantel, hang from a railing, swoop around door frames, window or mirrors — and more. The best part is: Garlands don’t have to be disassembled for storage. Next year, open the storage container and there is a glorious ready […]
White Pizza
I zipped through a food and restaurant supply store, a place not on my usual circuit. A tractor beam locked on my cart and drew me right to the sample station. Straight from the entry to the table, the pull was irresistible and the smell was tantalizing! Or maybe it was because the station […]
How to puree a pumpkin
This big pumpkin has been on our front porch since early October. Time to make the change to Christmas decor so it had to go. Bytes has been the master jack o lantern carver, but was busy this year. So this super large globe survived Halloween intact and went right up to Thanksgiving. Nary a […]
Cinnamon Apple Baked Brie
The first time I tasted this, I couldn’t stop saying Oh my gosh! This is so GOOD, this is SOOO good. Everyone laughed at me. Then they scooped out some of this fabulous creamy, buttery, warm and spicy wonder onto a cracker. And could not stop saying Oh wow! This is SOOOOO GOOOOD!!! We all […]
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!