I’m one of those moms that is always looking out for simple and easy to make recipes because I don’t have the time to dedicate to cooking. Besides, my husband is the one that enjoys cooking and taking his sweet time with it, I prefer eating. 😉 Today’s recipe is Ham and Cheese Pinwheels. This …
I finally bought a slow cooker! I know I know, I’ve been living in a cave. Let me tell you how in less than a week it has revolutionized the way I cook. The first meal I made was a beef pot roast because I keep hearing how amazing it turns out in a slow …
Easy and foolproof steps on how to paint furniture when you’re not a DIY pro This is my very sad, old and beat up dresser that was tucked away in my closet for years. I used it to store off-season clothes and miscellaneous things. I decided to pass it on to my daughter, but of …
Easter is right around the corner so I thought it would be fun to share a roundup of some fun crafts and activities you can do with your kids. From craft activities to yummy treats, this roundup has something for everyone. The best part is that all of these are super easy to make, which …
**This a re-post from my old blog that I thought was worthy of salvaging** So I noticed the other day that the drawer to my nightstand was a bit “overstuffed”. I knew it was bad when it continued to get stuck and would only open about two inches. The main culprit of my drawer issue was …
Last week I scored a great deal on pasta and wound up with several boxes of pasta that I pretty much got for free. I always try to use what I have in stock at home to save on groceries as much as possible. So this past weekend my husband and I made some delicious Baked …
You ever make something by accident that turns out to be so amazing you forget what your original plan was?? Maybe that’s just me, but that’s exactly what happened to me yesterday. I set out to make a raspberry and white chocolate mousse cupcake, but the chocolate mousse recipe I was following was a dud. …
After making the double chocolate mint Oreo cookies, I decide to add a chocolate mint spin to another of my favorite treats; rice krispies treats. They are so good and easy to make. Oh and pretty too. 🙂 Enjoy! Andes Mint Krispie Treats Ingredients 6 Cups of Rice Krispies cereal (or similar) 10 oz bag …
Body scrubs are an excellent way to moisturize your skin and pamper yourself. They also make a great inexpensive gift. So today I’m sharing this super easy to make pomegranate body scrub along with printable labels. Enjoy! Ingredients for DIY Pomegranate Body Scrub 1 C. Coconut Oil ½ C. Sugar ½ Package of pomegranate seeds (found …
Sharing simple tips that enabled our family to live on one income! A few years ago we went from being a two income household to one. I had to resign from a corporate position that provided more than half of our total household income. My job was transferring me even further away from my home, …
These Double Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies are delicious and very easy to make. If you’re a chocolate mint combination lover like me, then you must try these cookies. I used the following 3 ingredients: Mint Oreo cookies, Andes mint chocolate chips and Ghirardelli white chocolate chips. Also green food coloring if you want them to …
This is one of the first decorating projects we completed in our new home last fall and I absolutely love it! Funny thing is that I purchased the glass globes many years ago and forgot I even owned them until I was packing to move. It worked out perfect because the way our current kitchen/dining …
Simple tips to help you save money on groceries without using coupons! Once upon a time I was an extreme couponer. Well maybe not that extreme, but I would spend hours planning, cutting and sorting coupons before heading out to the grocery store. I still enjoy scoring a great deal that enables me to stock …