Do you ever wonder about the ideas that change our life? Who was the first person to put rice in a fabric container and how did they come up with the idea to heat it? Who found that the same rice bag placed in a freezer would become cold enough to provide therapeutic value? Did […]
Ruana Wrap
Forgive Teddy. He hasn’t hibernated yet and was pretty unbearable when I asked him to model this for you. Of course, his expression is nothing compared to the ones Wheels and Bytes provided when I asked them to model this warm and cozy ruana! Wheel’s sister – who lives where the winters are really cold […]
Swedish Chef Popcorn shrimp
This Saturday Share is just for fun! I can relate to the Swedish Chef after preparing Thanksgiving Dinner — all planned and moving along like a symphony and then . . . .
Fruity Cranberry Relish
Mom’s Cranberry Relish with apples, oranges and nuts is different from most relish recipes. I think it was actually my grandmother’s recipe, but that’s not noted anywhere. It’s mostly fresh fruit and nuts so not a lot of sweetener needed. A little bit tangy and a whole lot refreshing. The bit of sugar used […]
Choosing and installing crown moulding
Adding crown molding to our boxy room was part of the Great Dining Room Makeover. Love the extra charm and detail! It makes the room look surprisingly bigger and the white against the deep colored wall really pops!! Best of all, it was easy to do. The hardest part was making decisions beforehand. You, too, […]
Sunny Broccoli Salad
This great recipe for Broccoli Bacon Salad comes from a wonderful cook in Missouri. I led a group of volunteers, 10 adults and 21 teens, to Ste. Genevieve, Missouri where we did repair following a flood. The days were long, hot and sweaty, and everyone worked hard. Millie had a fantastic meal waiting for us […]
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!