Instant Peach Cobbler
Thanks to all of the rain and the warm weather, we finally have peaches. Every year the deer beat us to them, or the birds, or the raccoons but not this year! I have been out daily to check them. I walked around the tree giving them a little squeeze just to see if there […]
Cashews & Poison Ivy and what they have in common.
I think somewhere in my life, I have read about how we get cashews. The thing that puzzles me is why I didn’t remember this information. Seriously, this weird nut grows on the bottom of a “cashew apple.” How can you forget something so bizarre? The apple portion is actually an accessory fruit and […]
LIVING ROOM I love this house! I’m especially in love with the little boy’s bedroom since I have a young grandson. You can check out photos from around her house below but there are so many great ideas in this home that you will want to hop on over to Simply Beautiful by Angela and […]
Spring Flowers from the Yard
Spring is here and the first flowers have come and gone. Now the second round of flowers are blooming including these roses in the rose garden. The greenhouse is still full of plants waiting for that last frost. Related
GALVANIZED FINDS AT WALMART ~ ALL UNDER $18
Whether you are looking for galvanized pieces for the inside your home or something for the patio, galvanized pieces always look amazing. Walmart has some of these items in store but when I looked at my local store yesterday, they were sold out of a lot of these pieces. You can order items on line […]
RED & TURQUOISE ♥ FOR YOUR KITCHEN
I love turquoise and red! I have loved these color combinations as far back as I can remember. Maybe because it reminds me of my grandmothers and my younger days when life was simple and carefree. Clicking on the photos below will carry you to the source of the photo. If you love these colors […]
EASTER ~ MALTED EGG CUPCAKES
I look forward to Easter each year because I know the stores will be stocking Malted Eggs. I just love them! If you follow my blog, you may have seen my recipe for Malted Egg Rice Krispies Treats. These little treats disappear so fast. This is probably because I grab a spoon and eat […]
ST PATRICK’S DAY MINT MILKSHAKE
I have been seeing all of these amazing Freakshakes on Pinterest and decided I wanted to try making these amazing looking milkshakes. For my first attempt, I decided to make this chocolate-mint shake since Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. I topped it with green & white candies, Andes mint chocolates, and these […]
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES W/ STRAWBERRY FROSTING
I love chocolate covered strawberries and eat them more often than I should. Sometimes I am so impatient that I just melt me a big old bowl of chocolate and grab a handful of juicy red strawberries and start dipping. This girl is not waiting for some chocolate to harden on a strawberry. My love […]
4 weeks – From seeds to young plants
It’s that time of the year again. Time to go to the farm store, pick out your seeds, and get them started indoors while you wait for winter to pass. I love our local farm store. Notice my fancy labeling system. Hey, it works. Once the plants get bigger, I label cups with a sharpie […]
48 HOURS IN MALTA
I went to Malta with three beautiful 27 year old ladies. We flew into Barcelona and was there for 24 hours, then on to Rome for 24 hours, and ended in Malta for 48 hours. Think 48 hours isn’t a enough time to explore? You would be amazed at what you can do in that […]
NAUTICAL ♥ ~ WALMART.COM
Momeni Baja Anchors Area Rug $20.99 Better Homes and Gardens Anchor Lamp with Shade, Distressed Grey $34.94 Handcrafted Nautical Decor 6” Decorative Ship Wheel with Starfish $14.99 Wooden Rustic Wall Mounted USA Flag Decoration 25″- Nautical Wall Decor- Wall Art $19.99 Handcrafted Nautical Decor Vintage 7” Wooden Maine Decorative Lobster Trap Buoy Wall $9.99 […]
BUTTERFINGER RICE KRISPIES TREATS
I was craving Rice Krispies treats that other day so I made a quick run to Walmart a grabbed a box of Rice Krispies (of course I price matched and used a coupon) and a bag of marshmallows. I had all of my ingredients laid out when I decided to look through my pantry to […]
EASY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. These little morsels of chocolate are heavenly and so easy to make. INGREDIENTS 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sprinkles or Sugar for decorating DIRECTIONS In a medium saucepan, bring […]
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ~ BUG OUT BAG
What is a bug out bag? The definition you will read most is that a bug out bag is a portable emergency kit that should last you for 72-hours. They’re also known as 72-hour kits, grab bags or Go Bags. The idea behind the bag is to be prepared in need of an evacuation or […]
The Best Spinach Dip Ever!
As everyone is preparing to bring in the New Year this weekend, I thought I would share a couple of great recipes that would be perfect for your New Year party. I love Spinach and Artichoke Dip and eat it more often than I probably should. I have this amazing no-fail recipe that is quick, […]
BANANA NUT BREAD CAKE BALLS
My sister over at Live Life Be Happy just posted the recipe for these deliciously, addicting cake balls. You can get the recipe HERE. While you are there, check out some of her great travel photos and tips. Related
CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR – AKA DESIGN
DAY 2 of 7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS HOME TOURS I found AKA Design through Country Living. I was immediately drawn to the warm feeling that the home evoked and I love the pops of color against the neutral background. Not only can you see all of the Christmas decorating ideas at AKA Design but you […]
CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR – HOUSE BY HOFF
DAY 1 of 7 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS HOME TOURS Today’s Christmas Home Tour is from House By Hoff. I love it when I run across a blog through a link and end up spending hours explore their site. House of Hoff is one of these sites. I started off looking at Christmas decor and ended […]
CAPTURING THAT SPECIAL MOMENT BY THE CHRISTMAS TREE
My mother plugged in the lights on her Christmas tree so my grandson could see it. He walked over to it and reached up to grab a light and I managed to get this one shot before eveyone yelled at him not to touch the tree. Since I didn’t have the flash on, I […]
CHRISTMAS FARMHOUSE TOUR – HOME REMEDIES
I ran across this home while searching for Christmas Farmhouse ideas and I had to share. I love the pops of red plaid against the white walls and furnishing. You can see the entire Christmas home tour at Home Remedies. While you are there, check out how the home looks the rest of the year. […]
25 VARITIES OF PECAN PIE
CHOCOLATE/COCONUT PECAN PIE SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PECAN PECAN PIE BROWNIES SOUTHERN PECAN PIE APPLE PECAN PIE VANILLA PECAN PIE ORANGE PECAN PIE PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE BARS CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO PECAN PIE MAPLE PECAN PIE CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN PIE BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES PECAN PIE PUMPKIN PECAN PIE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL PECAN PIE WHITE CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE PAULA DEEN’S CHOCOLATE […]
Travel With Me ~ POPEYE VILLAGE ~ MALTA
I just returned from my European vacation and it was amazing! I visited three countries – Barcelona, Rome,and Malta. I have been to Barcelona and Rome but Malta was a new destination and I was excited to visit this beautiful Mediterranean island. I am in the process of getting my Malta pictures online. You can […]
12 Mexican Faves You Can Make in the Slow Cooker
Schedule a stress-free Mexican night with help from the trusty slow cooker I am always on the lookout for easy and quick recipes, especially those that can be done in a slow cooker. I was excited when I saw these recipes on Pillsbury’s web site and wanted to share them with you. Let me know if […]
