That title is a bit misleading. I'm not talking about the leftovers that can stink up your fridge days after the holiday, or the way Aunt Gertie shows up on Thanksgiving wearing her dime-store perfume that lingers for weeks after she goes home. No, I'm talking about the cinnamon, pumpkin, turkey-in-the-oven smells. Which Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
Homemade Potpourri
I am a HUGE fan of scented candles, pumpkin spice being my absolute favorite. I would have one burning all day long if I could. Unfortunately, that can get pretty pricey. Quite a few years ago I found a recipe online for simmering potpourri that you can make yourself. The scent that permeates your home from this blessed concoction can only be … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cheesecake lovers, here is one for ya!
I thought I would share the no-bake Chocolate Cheesecake recipe that my daughter Meghan used for my Mother's Day dessert on Sunday. The picture on the left is not of the one she made. The cheesecake she made went MIA a long time ago. But it did look alot like the one to the left there, minus the strawberries. I make a homemade Chocolate Cheesecake … [Read more...]
How to get your kids to eat their veggies…
Our two oldest kids eat veggies all the time. Our two youngest, not-a-so-much. I am not sure whether I just became less pushy with our younger children, or became more tired. So now I try and trick my little angels into eating their veggies. I put grated carrots into meatloaf to disguise their presence and have also served them raw with dip. … [Read more...]
Mmmm Mmmm Good!
I know without a doubt that many of you gals out there are chocolate lovers. I have a few close friends that on occasion would sell their children for a bit of chocolate. I too love it, but even more than chocolate...I LOVE peanut butter!The other day I was busy cleaning the house and had a sweet tooth. I decided to find a recipe online that … [Read more...]
