Plan a fun Halloween play date with the preschool set! Nothing truly scary for this age. I’m a fan of decorations, snacks and games centered around scarecrows and spiders, pumpkins and cats for little ones. Parties should be simple, quick and colorful with the emphasis on the fun activities and playing with friends. These […]
How to make a pompom spider for Halloween
Halloween spooky but cute! These spiders are the kind you won’t mind having in your house come fall! They are made from yarn and pipecleaners so are inexpensive. And they are quick and easy to make. You (or an older child) can make several in an evening! First create a pompom from black or brown […]
Pierogies and Sausage
Happy Pierogie Day! I don’t know who decides these things, but when I read that October 8 was the day for pierogies I knew I had to share this recipe. I was introduced to pierogies a few years ago on a Vacation Bible School message board. One woman noted that she had spent so much […]
Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini Bread
Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini bread came about because zucchini is a prolific producer. If you’ve ever grown it or lived within five miles of a zucchini plant you can probably testify to that fact! That’s a good thing if you like healthy fare, but it is a challenge to find new and different ways to use […]
Quick Cheeseburger Quiche
Quick Cheeseburger Quiche was probably originally a Bisquick Impossible recipe, but we’ve always called it cheeseburger quiche. Maybe to fool the mommy cook – or the small diners and their daddy — into thinking there was an exotic gourmet dish on the table in the after work scramble! It’s a great weekday meal – […]
Cinnamon Pickles
My recipe card for Cinnamon Pickles, stained with red food coloring, always makes me smile at my friend’s distinctive handwriting. Cindy was my north star for a short time. You know, the kind of friend that comes into your life and points a different direction. I became a stay at home mom when my job […]
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!