The “prairie breezes” were in full force this week. Literally gusts up 50 and 60 miles an hour. The neighborhood facebook page is full of requests for blown away wreaths, Christmas decorations and more. I’m just glad it finally stopped after two and a half days of constant wooosh at various volumes, wildly whipping evergreen […]
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Wow – what a week. Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome posts!! Featured from last week: Style Yourself Confident – How to Look Good in Winter Penny’s Treasures – DIY Sofa Table Recipe Exchange – Glazed Maple Pecan Scones Refined Rooms – Best Way to Sell a House Two Chicks […]
Double Chocolate Toasted Almond Clusters
Double Chocolate Toasted Almond Clusters are so very easy to make and yet look super elegant and gift worthy! Toasting the almonds takes a little extra time and effort, but so worth it for the extra flavor and crunch. Toast them ahead of time, if you want, while baking dinner one night or another batch […]
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This past year has been a mixed bag personally. Wheels had some urgent medical issues early in the year. We found wonderful doctors and recovery was swift. We decided to use the down time after that to work on general health and wellness. With the gym and pool closed things were certainly “challenging”. Can’t say […]
Eggnog Sandwich Cookies
Eggnog Sandwich Cookies are a unique holiday treat. The nutmeg and ginger sugar topping, the soft cookie, the creamy filling — all the eggnog flavors in your hand. The dough is soft and a little sticky, even after chilling. Just do the best you can to make round cookies. Flatten them with a drinking glass […]
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Very quiet Christmas at Chez Charlene. We zoomed with Nate the Great and his mom to hear all the news about Pokemon that occupies the great one’s attention nowadays and other bits of news Mom was able to squeeze in. The founder of Zoom began by wanting a way to connect with his long-distance girlfriend. […]
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!