The first record of his family is land his father owned in Pennsylvania, on the edge of the frontier. His father was a baker, born in Germany. His mother died when he was about eight, perhaps in childbirth. There wasn’t spare time or funds for education and perhaps not even a school. His labor was […]
How to Repair a Hole in Drywall
The office is completed and everything (well, the computer, at least!) is where it now belongs! This was one of the quickest makeovers we’ve done, especially considering that it was not even on the radar until I spotted a new desk. It just grew from there with one thing leading to another! We are really […]
Apple Surprise Salad
Snickers are my favorite candy bar! Through college, they were often my lunch along with an apple, carrot sticks and maybe, but more often not, a sandwich. Then at the office, they became my afternoon break staple. Other people couldn’t function without coffee. Me — Snickers! And then, once upon a time, my sister Bee […]
My Office and chaos
Forty eight hours ago the only things we owned in the picture above were the scissors and the roll of tape. Oh! And the flooring and the black toile curtains. Nothing else was even on the radar! One thing just led to another and this is the chaos in my office today. It’s a good […]
Candy Corn Fudge
Candy Corn Fudge . . . Just another pretty fudge. Candy Corn Fudge . . . . Just because I can. The coloring I used was Wilton’s gel and to give it a strong color I scooped out a bit with the edge of a teaspoon. I mixed the coloring into the sweetened condensed milk […]
Five Fun Foods for Halloween
Younger kids like things on the spooky side — but not too spooky. They still have fun with plays on words and things that are not quite what they seem. Imagination sells so you can slide in some healthy food with fun names! Here’s a few winners from the snack table: Above […]
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!