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It’s snowy and cold and my two youngest boys are sick – so what should I make for dinner….Chicken Noodle Soup of course! My mom made the best chicken noodle soup with homemade kluski noodles. When she made soup, I was in kid heaven. Unfortunately, I did not get my mom’s recipe before she passed away but over the years I have come up with a recipe that’s sort of close to Mom’s. Mine is a little more ‘health conscious’ {Read More}
I had a box of manila folders and too many scrapbook supplies…what to do, what to do? I had seen expensive folders at the office supply store, online and at T.J. Maxx etc. I decided to try to make some myself and it turned out pretty well. This was just up my alley, simple, quick, and inexpensive! I have some more that are not completed yet and will post them as they are finished but wanted to post something quick {Read More}
Another day….another comfort food…Mashed Potatoes. From as early as I can remember I have loved mashed potatoes. When I was a little girl my parents had a favorite restaurant that we would go to at least once a week. Everybody loved trying the “Specials of the Day” but I never needed to worry about what the chef’s special was because I always ordered the same thing, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy…sometimes preferring the chicken gravy and sometimes the brown gravy. The {Read More}
Homemade Heating Pad This year for Christmas my friend Deb made a gift basket containing {among other things} homemade heating pads for me, my husband and each of my kids. These heating pads are absolutely wonderful. They conform to any area you need to place them and are easy to make. Materials needed: Long white tube socks Lentils, uncooked rice, buckwheat or tapioca pearls {this is your filler} Essential oil-the scent of your choice-such as lavender Place your filler in {Read More}
I have never made truffles before but this year, I decided to give it a whirl. These are very good {decadent} and so much easier than I thought. These can be made as a last minute treat for guests, friends and neighbors and the taste can be altered using different flavored extracts. 6 1 ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup whipping cream Melt the above in a heavy saucepan over low heat {this will melt quickly}. Remove {Read More}
Years ago when my oldest son was a little guy we made a whole tree full of Christmas ornaments. They have withstood the test of time and still adorn a tree in our home. The two I will be talking about today are the easiest to make and can probably be made with items you have on hand. The heart shaped popcorn ornament {it is a heart…over the years, the ornament has curled somewhat-okay a lot} was a fun ornament {Read More}
I made the little guy above years ago. He is super simple and can probably be made with supplies you already have on hand. I used an old flour sifter, but you could use a can {if you don’t have one, quick, heat up some green beans and voila-craft supply}. I didn’t prime the metal, but you certainly could do that if you have some primer on hand. First, I painted the handle a warm burgundy color. Next I sponged {Read More}
Every year I like to get my kids an Advent calendar and every year, I have trouble finding one. This year, I decided to make one {late last night}. This is extremely simple and inexpensive. Materials needed: Tissue paper, raffia {ribbon, twine, hemp}, plain white paper, candies, BIG candy or small toy for Day 24. I printed out the numbers 1 through 24 on plain white paper. I made two sets, one in red and one in green as I {Read More}
Are you looking for a quick, easy, healthy, relatively inexpensive meal? Well, then, you have come to the right place. This recipe is my mothers and you can adjust it/alter it so many ways. Basic Recipe (serves 6): 3 pounds of lean ground meat, 1 cup of cooked rice, 4 eggs, 1/2 cup onion (optional), 2 or more peppers, 1 can of tomato soup First, start by parboiling the peppers. If you are not sure how to do this, cut your peppers {Read More}
I love to bake {I know…I have mentioned that before} but time does not seem to be on my side….so at times I use mixes. For those of you who are true purist bakers, you are probably groaning right now and I do not blame you one bit, but if you have a limited amount of time and the urge to bake, a mix is better than nothing. For the mini brownie cupcakes I baked today {mini so that there is {Read More}
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