FAUX LOADED POTATO CASSEROLE
I have seen this recipe around for years but I kept thinking that it couldn’t possibly be good. The faux comes in because you substitute healthier cauliflower for the carb-laden potatoes. In my mind,the couldn’t possibly be a good trade. How many people really like cooked cauliflower? The change came while visiting my daughter. […]
HOW TO PACK FOR EUROPE WITH ONLY CARRY ON
Packing for a week or more for a vacation in Europe using only a carry-on can be done! We will be flying Ryanair once we get to Spain and they have very strict (and small) luggage requirements. You can have one free carry-on that is no larger than 21.6 x 15.74 x 7.87 inches including […]
FARMHOUSE STYLE ~ Love Grows Wild
This Friday’s Farmhouse comes from LOVE GROWS WILD. You can tell by the photos below that she has an amazingly beautiful farmhouse. You will find tons of great decorating ideas on her blog and be sure to check out her current post with great fall decorating ideas for your home. You will also want to follow […]
3 INGREDIENT HOMEMADE DISH TABLETS
I just ran across this 3 ingredient homemade dish tablets that I just had to share. This is one of the best recipes I have seen and can’t wait to give it a try. If you want to grab the recipe, you can get it HERE at Moms 4 Real. Related
FARMHOUSE STYLE ~Hymn and Verse
This week’s Farmhouse inspiration comes from Hymn and Verse. You are going to love her site because she gives you the paint colors she used along with the source of the items she used to decorate. Below is a sneak peek of what you will find but it’s only a sneak peek. There is much […]
SUSSEX CHICKENS
SPECKLED SUSSEX This is my beautiful speckled Sussex hen. I had never owned sussex chickens until she came along. She is a sweet gentle hen with a lot of personality. I plan to add several more to my growing flock. LIGHT SUSSEX BUFF SUSSEX CORONATION SUSSEX RED SUSSEX WHITE SUSSEX Related
The Babydoll Southdown Sheep of Coonamessett Farm
I was researching Sussex chickens when I came across these Babydoll Southdown Sheep of Coonamessett Farm. How could I not share my new found love of these adorable sheep? Adult Baby Dolls are 24 inches or less at the shoulder without wool; however many are in the 18 to 22 inch range. White is the predominant […]
Turn Old Bookshelves Into A Cabinet
This is one of those projects that I have wanted to do but put off forever. I have had the bookcase for about 12 years and it has been painted several colors over the years. I looked for cheap doors or doors that I could recycle to use but never found any. I decided […]
FARMHOUSE TOUR – Faded Charm
Today’s farmhouse tour comes from Kathleen at Faded Charm. She says that her passions are decorating and gardening which you can clearly see on her blog. Her home is beautifully decorated in a neutral palette and filled with lovely weathered and worn items. I have given you a sneak peak below of her home. Once you […]
30 MUST TRY PANCAKE RECIPES
EASY PUMPKIN PANCAKES – SWEET SOUTHERN BLUE CINNAMON ROLL PANCAKES – LIFE AS A LOFTHOUSE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES – BAKER BY NATURE CAKE BATTER FUNFETTI PANCAKES APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES – HOMEMADE HOOPLA PEANUT BUTTER CUP PANCAKES (VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE) – MINIMALIST BAKER DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PANCAKES – GIVE RECIPE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PANCAKES – CARLSBAD CRAVINGS MOCHA […]
How to Grow ~ PINEAPPLE
I never thought I would say this but growing pineapple is super easy. Yep, that fruit that you thought of as being tropical can be grown almost anywhere. You simply treat them like a houseplant during the winter and set them back out in the spring when the weather gets warm enough. A few things you […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ TWLEVE ON MAIN
This week’s Farmhouse Friday comes from Twelve on Main. The pictures I posted below is just a sneak peak of what you will find on this blog. Sara has some amazing ideas for those looking for ways to add a farmhouse style to their home. You can check out more photos and her entire blog […]
SOUTHERN DEEP FRIED SQUASH
This is a summer staple at my house for dinner. I make this fried squash 4 to 5 times a week and my daughter always request it when she comes to visit. Even my 11 month old grandson loves it. This is more of a “this-is-what-I-use-and-have-never-measured-it” recipe. If you are unsure the first time you […]
How to Grow ~ SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
Squash is a seasonal vegetable. It is very susceptible to frost and heat damage, but with proper care it will produce a bumper crop with very few plants. PLANTING If you wish to start seeds indoors due to a short gardening season, sow 2 to 4 weeks before last spring frost in peat pots. However, we recommend […]
TOASTED PECAN / COCONUT CARAMEL PIE
I love, love, love this pie! It’s one of my favorites and it’s so easy to make. Since it’s a frozen pie and this recipe makes two pies, eat one now and save one for later. To begin: Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add coconut and chopped pecans; cook until […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ BLESS’ER HOUSE
You are going to love this week’s Farmhouse Friday. If you use Pinterest, you will likely recognize this house. There are so many great ideas and the colors are my absolute favorites. I love everything about this house! I have given you a sneak peak of the house below. You can see the entire house […]
BLUEBERRY – LIME CUPCAKES
I made some Very Berry Blueberry Cupcakes the other day and wanted to try tweaking the recipe by adding lime. I like these lime/blueberry cupcake even more than the original blueberry cupcakes. I love they way the tartness of the lime complements the sweetness of the blueberries. In this recipe, I made lime cupcakes with […]
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – FOOD
PREPARE YOUR EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLY Having been without electricity once for eight days and watching the downhill spiral of our nation on the daily news, I know how important it is to have an emergency food and water supply. You can check out my EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – FOOD post HERE. I have been slowing preparing over […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ Fröken Knopp
I love doing Farmhouse Friday because I run across so many amazing homes. I could spend hours looking at home decor and seeing how people create stunning cozy homes. The same thing happens to me on Pinterest all of the time. You know….you look at one thing which leads you to another thing and pretty soon […]
Farmhouse Friday ~ GRACIE BLUE
I just love this kitchen / Living area from Gracie Blue. She originally had maple pearl cabinets which were painted white. You can check out the complete transformation HERE along with more photos. I know you will love it as much as I do. Related
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – WATER
Now that you have a place to store your supplies (see Part 1 – Emergency Preparedness – Storage) You will need to address the subject of food and water. In this post, I’m only going to address WATER. If disaster strikes your community, you might lose access to clean water. You should begin with a […]
Making BLUEBERRY JAM
I love blueberries and I love making jams and jellies so when I get blueberries, some will go into the freezer and some will be canned. I must confess that though I love making jams, I don’t really eat a lot of it for breakfast. I do however, use my jams in recipes like muffins […]
WALMART DEALS FOR THE DAY
There are a few good deals to be had at Walmart right now. Here is what I picked up today. Reg $79.46 Final Cost $28.60 Nabisco, Townhouse Crackers, 9.1 oz $2.56, regular price (15.36) Price Match to Albertsons Sale Price of 3/$5 through 7/5 (see local ad) Use $0.75/2 – Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products 3.5 oz […]
