This DIY Grocery Bag Dispenser Tutorial gives me a place to keep my used plastic bags and is super easy to make, too. Are you a grocery bag hoarder? I have always been one. They have so darn many uses, that it is a shame to just throw them away when you come back from …
Autumn
It’s time for some apple pie oatmeal bars! They are packed full of flavor and are a perfect choice for enjoying the cooler autumn days. Apple desserts (like these apple crumble baked apples) just scream fall! It’s fall, y’all! For me, that means three months of nonstop baking, decorating, and general holidaying. I just …
This cranberry pecan stuffed pork loin filet is full of the taste of autumn. It has a delicious cornbread stuffing center, a nice crunch, some sweet/tartness from the cranberries, and the delicious flavor of yummy pork. Cranberries and pecans are a staple of fall and Thanksgiving. There is even a National Cranberry Relish Day on …
It’s time for a roasted root vegetable medley. This tasty combination is the perfect fall side dish. For me, fall is the time for anything cooked in the oven. I roast vegetables all fall and winter long. Roasting veggies brings out their natural sweetness and makes it a cinch to serve them to kids who …
This no carve autumn leaf pumpkin project is fast and easy to do and looks great when done. Carving pumpkins is a lot of fun, especially when you do it with children, but it is also messy. Fortunately, there are many alternatives for a carved pumpkins that will still set a fall theme around your …
This 7 bean soup mix is the perfect cold-weather recipe. It is rich and hearty and has a lovely spicy herb blend to give the soup a lot of flavor. Cooking with dried beans is so popular that they even have their own National Day. January 6 is celebrated each year as National Bean Day. …
Thanksgiving menu planning is in full force right now. These pecan pie cookies are the perfect addition to your meal plan. They have the delicious taste of a traditional pecan pie, in a small size, without all the calories. My husband is a pecan pie fanatic. He loves everything about it. Except for the calories, …
This turtle chocolate pumpkin cheesecake will become a family favorite to be shared from season to season. It’s a dessert made in turtle chocolate heaven. This one appeals to me so much. I lost both of my parents in less than two years. Mum’s favorite pie was pumpkin, and dad’s favorite candy was Turtles. When …
Looking for side dish to add to your fall lineup? Try these cinnamon apples and a pear salad. They are easy to make, super tasty, and combine will with a pear salad. ‘Tis the season for easy meals in my house. I adore this time of the year, but it’s a busy one for sure. …
These pumpkin swirl mini cheesecakes are the perfect compromise for him and delicious to boot! They make a great addition to any cheesecake recipe collection. One of my mother’s favorite desserts at Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie. I’ve never been much of a fan of a whole pie, (I usually eat just the filling of the …
This autumn makeover is perfect for Halloween and with a few adjustments in a couple of weeks, it will go right through Thanksgiving. I love everything about autumn. When the temperatures start to fall, I know that good things are right around the corner. Having three fun holidays in a row gives me so many …
This Southern country pot pie with a cornbread crust is full of flavor and very easy to put together. Mmmm…mmmmm. Southern cooking. What is not to like? When I think of Southern food, I think of hearty dishes cooked with a lot of love (and a bit of butter!) Time to celebrate Southern cooking with …
This autumn door swag is the perfect way to decorate for fall when you have a front door with an oval glass center. A wreath just won’t do on a door like this! I just love decorating this time of the year. But much of what is out there is very holiday-centric. I like something …
This spooky Halloween snake basket is a real treat. It has a Beetlejuice look to it that is whimsical and lots of fun. Halloween is such a fun time of the year for me. I love to do crafts and DIY projects more during these few months than any other. This project looks scary, will …
The kids in the neighborhood will love coming to your house this Halloween if you make these spooky Halloween Goodie bags. I just love this time of the year. The temps are cooler, the leaves are changing and I know that the holiday season will soon be here. Keep reading to find out how to …
This budget friendly fall patio makeover can be put together in just a few minutes and sets the mood from Halloween right through to Thanksgiving. I am giddy right now. The temperatures have finally dropped and the leaves are starting to change color. MY TIME OF YEAR! Living in NC is hard on a gardener …
These creative ideas for fall decorations make use of the natural colors and textures that we find outside in nature. Most can be put together for very little cost and expense. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the change from summer to autumn. I love all of the seasons but there …
These DIY Halloween wooden decorations have been a favorite yard decor idea for our family for years. When my daughter was much younger, I was very much into all sorts of crafts. I especially loved decorating for the various holidays because she loved what I came up with for decorations. This project takes more time …
This burlap wreath tutorial shows you how to add a rustic look to my front door that is perfect for fall. Best of all, I made it in one afternoon at a fraction of the cost of buying one retail. And making the decoration is half the fun anyway! I love the look of a …
Now is the perfect time to winterize garden tools. The garden will be resting for a few months but tools still need TLC. Once the cooler weather sets in, and thoughts of the upcoming holidays come to mind, that last thing we want to think about is gardening. But trust me, your garden tools will …
There is certainly no shortage of pumpkins this time of the year. We can carve them, paint them, or cook them to use in both savory and sweet recipes. How about using your pumpkin in a different way? Today I’ll be showing how to use it as a party bowl for dip. The bowl is …
Fall is the time of the year when apples are so plentiful. Apple pie, Caramel Apples, Applesauce, and, of course, Hasselback baked apples. These caramel baked apples are a super delicious way to end a meal and you won’t miss a normal high-carb dessert at all! How to make caramel baked apples I love using …
This fall table DIY project was a special treat for me to do. It features a very special plate that was given to me last Christmas by my daughter, Jess. I love to reuse items to make them into new projects. It makes me feel thrifty and pleases me to get more than one use …
These sweet Pilgrim hat cookies are the perfect choice to tempt the little ones (and the young at heart!) this Thanksgiving. They are easy to do and will have them wondering where they all disappeared. It is such fun to have some treats for the Thanksgiving menu that the kiddies will love. Perfect for Thanksgiving …
This is the time of the year that my candy dishes are full of candy corn. Nothing seems to say fall like a dish full of the sweet orange, yellow and white treats. I decided to use the left over Halloween candy on a decoration that would take me closer to Thanksgiving. This candy corn …
This pretty hydrangea wreath uses the beautiful big blooms of a mop head hydrangea bush for a door decoration. My hydrangea bush flowered late this year and gave some lovely color to an otherwise fairly bare garden bed. Did you know that you can make a holiday hydrangea wreath from hydrangea flowers that are done …