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Last Minute Christmas Food Ideas & Traditions (You don’t want to miss) 23 Dec 2012 | 07:00 pm
The clock ticks, and Christmas is just around the corner, but there are still some moments available to make this Christmas a bit more magical, without spending a penny. It only takes a few minutes of...
Pinwheel Napkin Fold: Tablescape Ideas 22 Dec 2012 | 10:21 pm
There’s just something about gorgeous linens and napkins all folded up pretty like that makes my table so very happy. I’ve been experimenting with napkin folds over the last couple years and slowly, b...
8 Fancy Pound Cake Fix ups (Great Last Minute Desserts) 21 Dec 2012 | 09:41 pm
Everyone needs a few quick and easy dessert ideas which they can whip up in minutes. Preferably, not just any ‘ole quick recipe, but one that mimics having spent quite a bit of time in the kitchen. Gu...
Easy, Frugal and Gorgeous Ornament Garland 19 Dec 2012 | 07:47 pm
My last two weeks have contained a world wind of the unexpected. From more basketball games than I can count, which include my new title, “Professional Concessions Stand Lady,” to decorating the schoo...
$100 Cracker Barrel Breakfast Basket Giveaway (Tasty Tuesday) 18 Dec 2012 | 05:52 pm
The thought of a cozy morning meal sipping coffee next to a huge, roaring fire sounds wonderfully appealing right now. Nine times out of ten, if my husband asks me where I want to go out to eat, it’s ...
Painted Hutch Love: Christmas Style 14 Dec 2012 | 08:32 pm
One of the pieces of furniture that makes me the most happy is my kitchen hutch, and I am staring at right now. Yes, this is the view as I sit at my kitchen table plucking away at my laptop. [...]
Christmas Chocolate Mice (Sweet Treat Recipe for anytime of the year) 12 Dec 2012 | 11:03 pm
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Well, maybe those mice aren’t pitter-pattering in your house, but in ours they sure are… O...
Christmas Tree Veggie, Fruit, and Cheese Platter Ideas 11 Dec 2012 | 06:22 pm
I wander through that kitchen of mine. Yes, she glares at me and then mocks me, along with the used scrapbook “store” I own. She mentions that I am supposed to be making ten minute dinners every night...
Scrapbook Paper Christmas Tree: Best 10 Minute Craft 10 Dec 2012 | 07:41 pm
For years, shouts from behind the closet door have been taunting me. “Please, I want to be your friend again. We used to be besties. I promise, you won’t regret it.” But alas, I have ignored those qui...
The Christmas Party that Almost Wasn’t 29 Nov 2012 | 06:02 pm
The phone rang, and I just knew it was someone calling about the party. My stomach sank, and I got that nervous tummy feeling. You know that one that happens when you just aren’t sure what you are goi...
