Monte Carlo, Monaco
The second stop on our Mediterranean cruise was Monte Carlo, Monaco. I had read that we would be able to see the city from the ship but I wasn’t prepared for the site that lay before me as arrived on deck for breakfast. It was beautiful, espeically the very large yacht next to our ship. […]
New Baby Chicks
I can always tell it’s spring on the farm, not by the new leaves on the trees, or the first green grass, and not even by the blooming of the daffodils. No, I can tell by the sound of baby chicks hatching. Here are some pictures of the new baby chicks and I have more […]
My “Under the Tuscan Sun” Moment
I have seen this movie more times than I care to admit. It is one of my favorite movies and I live vicariously through Diane Lane every time I watch the movie. Maybe it’s because I can relate with her movie character. A woman who divorces her cheating husband, travels to Italy, falls in love […]
Eze Village, France
One the second day of our cruise we docked in Monaco. My daughter had chosen to visit Eze Village, France while we were in port.. I had never heard of Eze Village and had done no research on it before we left. Let me back up a minute in case this is the first post […]
Banana Cream Pie
I have so many fond memories of spending time in my grandmothers kitchen so it’s no surprise that any time I make a cream based pie, I think of my grandmother. I used to stand on a chair by the stove with a spoon in my hand stirring up whatever creamy delight she was making. After she […]
Dublin Airport Manor, Dublin, Ireland
When my daughter and I were looking for a place to stay when we landed in Ireland, we chose the Dublin Airport Manor. We were only staying one night and needed to be at the airport at 5:00 the next morning so we were looking for someplace near the airport. We read several great reviews about […]
Pisa, Italy
My daughter and I have just returned from our European vacation and I’m trying to recover from jet lag. I look over all of the photographs I took and I am awestruck by everything we saw in our whirlwind tour of seven countries. We took a Mediterranean cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines, leaving from Civitavecchia for […]
Cinque Terre, Italy ~ Vernazza
Of all the villages in Cinque Terre, I think Vernazza was my favorite to photograph. It has colorful, antique homes that cling to steep cliffs and a lovely small harbor that shelters under the shadows of an ancient castle and a beautiful seaside church. Vernazza had massive flooding and mudslides that left the town buried in […]
Cinque Terre, Italy ~ Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso al Mare was the last village we visited. It had a different feel than the other village. The town is divided into two distinct parts: the old town and the new town. The two areas are divided by a single tunnel that caters to pedestrians and there are very few cars in the town. […]
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Cinque Terre, Italy ~ Riomaggiore
Riomaggiore is the most southern village of the five Cinque Terre. The town of Riomaggiore presents typical features reflecting its history and traditions. The town stretches along a vertical axe where steep staircases are the only means to move around the town and the typical houses have one or two-floor towers. The first historical traces […]
Chocolate Covered Banana Cakes
When I was out shopping for the Little Debbie Strawberry Cakes the other day to make the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cakes, I spied these banana cakes. I knew they would taste just as awesome as the strawberry so I purchased a box. I love strawberries but I love the flavor of banana more so these […]
Chocolate covered strawberry cake (made with little Debbie cakes)
Do you need a sweet and easy treat for your valentine? I was trying to think of something quick and easy to make for a girls night party last weekend and decided to give this idea a try. I love to take a purchased item and add touches to it to give it more of […]
Strawberry Valentine S’mores
Ingredients: Small heart shaped marshmallows Heart shaped Dove chocolate candies Graham crackers Chocolate chips for melting Cut graham crackers into small squares. Place a Dove chocolate heart on top of each square. Cut a small heart shaped marshmallow in half. Place half of the marshmallow, sticky side down, on top of the chocolate heart. Drizzle […]
DIY Hearts and Ribbon Banner
Here is another great idea for your valentine party or to use as a photo prop. This adorable banner is made with ribbons, lace and paper hearts. Just simply cut ribbons and lace to desired length and tie the ends to a string. Cut hearts out of paper and glue at various places on the ribbons. Fun […]
Tissue Paper Hearts
This was posted on my sister site Southern Blue Celebrations last year so I decided to share it on this site for this year. It is so cute and easy to make. It would be a great craft to make with your kids or for a party, wedding, home, or office. Make all one color […]
mississippi mud brownie cupcakes
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe If you have ever had this cake, you know how yummy, wonderful, and delicious it is. It is one of my all time favorite cakes. I just turned fifty years old and I remember my mother making this when I was a child (so a long time ago!). It’s […]
Make Your Own Banana Dippers
I saw these Dole Banana Dippers in the grocery store several months ago and decided it was too expensive for my budget. I decided to make my own and compare the price to purchasing them in the store. To do this, I had to shell out $2.38 for 24 banana slices. Ouch.. I needed to […]
CREAMY HOT CHOCOLATE; Freeze and heat later for a quick treat!
I have never been a fan of the powdered hot chocolate mix you can purchase in your local supermarket. I still make it the way I did when I was a child, with milk, cocoa, and sugar. Each cup of cocoa is different. Sometimes I add caramel topping, cinnamon, hot fudge, marshmallows, or whipped cream. […]
Ham & Smoked Sausage Lasagna
Twelve years ago, I ate this Ham and Smoked Sausage Lasagna at a friends house and absolutely loved it. She was kind enough to give me the recipe and I have been making it from this little sheet of paper every since. This lasagna is very different from other lasagna recipes. Part of the appeal […]
Sugar Scrub Ideas for Winter
I posted this wonderful Gingerbread Sugar Scrub the other day and I had a couple more I wanted to add. These would make wonderful Christmas gifts. You can get the recipes from the links below : Gingerbread Sugar Scrub ~ Raining Hot Coupons Candy Cane Sugar Scrub ~ Jacolyn Murphy Peppermint Foot Scrub ~ The […]
My Masterpiece in dry erase markers
I live in a part of the country that’s getting this cold, wet, icy weather. Our office crew decided to order from our restaurant and eat in our conference room. This is the result of eating too fast and having spare time on my hand. And YES I know it looks like something a […]
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Who doesn’t love spinach and artichoke dip ? Ok, well I know a few people who don’t , but there is just something wrong with them. I order this dip almost every time I eat out. I have been making it for several years and have tried a variety of […]
