Had a burp in the bubble of serenity (such as it is!) here at Chez Charlene. Wheels had surgery yesterday (at home now and doing fine – thank you!) but has to be off his feet for several days followed by reduced activity for a couple of weeks. Good health is controlled by diet and […]
Organizing Your Financial Papers – Part 1 Preparing for tax time
Part 1 – Preparing for tax time Running a family is very much like running a business. We make projections, purchases, plans and provisions for the future. In order to do those things, we need basic financial information. Without it, we are operating in the dark, missing who knows what opportunities. Every family needs […]
No Bake Easy Cheesecake
Today is National Cheesecake Day! At least according to the Kraft people – who may or may not have a vested interest in such a day. But any excuse for a cheesecake, I say! Especially a no-bake easy to make version. People often think that dessert is the first thing to go for those who […]
When my blog grows up. . .
What Do You Want Your Blog to Be When it Grows Up party. Thistlewood Farms, It All Started With Paint, The Space Between, Eclectically Vintage, The Cottage Market. are hosting a link up with that very theme. You’ll find this post linked there along with a number of other bloggers who are sharing, too! I […]
Rosy Tea
Rosy Tea has been a winter drink at our house ever since I made it for a New Years Eve party a few years ago. It is a wonderful citrusy slice of warmth on a cold snowy day. Then last summer I discovered it was good cold and over ice cubes as well. So now […]
Painting switch plates and duplex covers
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. When we first moved here, we immediately took down a wall that separated the living room from the kitchen and dinette. Now you can see from the east end of the house to the west end – across three rooms. We love the open feeling! […]
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!