With summer comes backyard BBQs and camping fires….. and that means S’mores, right? Well here is a twist on the old boring s’more with a
Year: 2014
Making Homemade Jam
There is nothing in this world like homemade jam on your toast in the morning. Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, and the list goes on. Maybe
Fred the Duck Finds a Friend
Back at the end of April, I shared with you all the tale of Happiness, Heartache, and Hope. It was a little tale of two
Salt Caramel Pineapple Upside Down Cake
My hubby is not an emotional man. Wait, what does this have to do with cake? Be patient, I’m getting there…. Like I said, he
Homemade Pie Crust
Too often today, when someone makes a pie, they buy the crust. While I know it might be simple to just throw one in the
DIY Recipe Plate
Do you love giving baked goods as gifts? Do you sometimes include a recipe card? I bet that card gets misplaced 8 out of 10
Sunny Side Up Cupcakes
At a recent 4H craft club meeting the oldest county kid got to learn about cake decorating. I must say as I sat in the
How to Get Rid of Flies… This is War!!!
Flies…. those little insects who have no respect for your home or yard. They fly anywhere they feel, sit on your counter and rub their
DIY Corkboard Trivet
I know some of you are asking…. what is a trivet!?!? And why do I need to make one!?!? Well a trivet is an “object”
Adventures in Home DIY: Replacing a Sub-floor (Yeah We’re Nuts)
Our house is over 100 years old… it has “character.” But sometimes that character becomes, well, beyond acceptable. For instance, our bathroom floor…. it was
Bringing Home The (future) Bacon
It all started with a love of bacon, ribs, and country hams…… Last year we bought half of a pig a friend had raised and
Father’s Day is coming…. No More Ties!
Father’s day is coming…. that day of the year where we all hail the mighty man who has given us life! And how do we
The Ins and Outs of Composting
If you garden, you know how important it is to have the right stuff in your “dirt.” Plants take nutrients from the soil in order
Spring into Canning Giveaway
Welcome to our huge canning supply giveaway! 14 bloggers, 2 sponsors, and a complete canning set up!! First let me introduce our sponsors……. First is Pantry
Bee-Friendly Garden Seed Packs Giveaway
I am so excited to team up with Mary from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds to bring you a giveaway that is not only great for your