Do you knit, do you purl? That is all you need! Okay, well not all..you still need yarn, pattern, and needles. GIANT needles. Giant needles obtained (US50), yarn purchased, patternin hand, and get comfy. Oh yeah, free patterns are all over the place. This is one from the Lion Brand site. They have a whole […]
Easy Chicken Pasta
Try this family-pleasing, yummy chicken pasta next time you need a quick meal. Don’t forget the garlic toast! Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (diced approx 1 inch) 1 15oz can tomato sauce 1 pkg Wishbone Italian 1/4c apple cider vinegar olive oil small sweet onion garlic (I used 4tbsp pre-chopped) chopped parsley pasta (we […]
Cheap and Easy Instant Apple Pie Snack
Try this quick, delicious, healthy snack for your kids or yourself. As I child, I did not care for the glue-like consistency of oatmeal. My little one seemed to share that “ew” opinion when we first tried to get him to eat it for breakfast. So, after cleaning up smooshy oatmeal more times than I […]
Simple Dump Cake Dessert Recipe
This amazingly simple recipe was passed down to me from my dad. His version mixes cherry filing with crushed pineapple; the cake pictured is cherry and apple.
Apple Cinnamon Scones
I made these one Christmas for my bonus son, and he has asked about them every visit since! Who am I to deny the boy some apple deliciousness? I started with a recipe by King Arthur flour and adapted it to our preferences. I am pretty loose and free with my spice measuring so I […]
Quick Fix for Broken Picture Glass
Recently, the glass in one of my pictures frames got broken. You wouldn’t think it would be hard to replace a piece of 10×13 glass, but I just couldn’t find a sheet to fit my frame. I even had the poor luck of not finding a new frame in the right size when I went […]
Coconut Macaroon Cakes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 6 egg whites 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp almond extract 1 cup coconut Directions: Heat oven to 350F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper baking cups.(Ok I ended up with 24) In medium bowl, combine flour, 1 […]
Homemade Holiday Wreath
A few years ago, at a flea market, I found a nifty little bell that inspired me to make a wreath for the holidays. Many years later, that wreath is still in great condition, but I just wanted something different. My husband said he would like a wreath that looked like a wrapped gift. […]
Sweet Dill Carrots
For an easy side at holiday meals, gatherings, or just for a touch of health alongside all the cookies and candies, try this easy sweet carrot bake. Sweet Dill Carrots 1lb bag baby carrots 1/2 tbsp sugar 1/2- 1tbsp olive oil 1/2 tbsp dill foil to make packet The measurements are all estimated, […]
Homemade Holiday Garland
I grew up loving the delicate looking lace garlands on Christmas trees. As an adult, I am drawn to them as they are less likely to be eaten by my toddler or pets. We are a non tinsel household with the babies (furry or otherwise) around. The only problem is that I don’t usually have […]
