This DIY shutter makeover project brings back some life to a worn out looking house, but does it on a budget. Shutters have been used for years to add beauty to your home and also to give some privacy to windows. Note: Power tools, electricity, and other items used for this project can be…
This project for my front door makeover is one that I have been wanting to do for several seasons. A beautiful front door transforms the entry to your home, adds great appeal and gives a pop of color to an otherwise bland and boring entry. Note: Power tools, electricity, and other items used for this…
It’s time to repair a broken planter! I recently bought one (on purpose at a discount) to have a matching set. But it needs some TLC. Do you have a planter which is broken but you still want to use it? I had this situation, recently, and decided to just repair my broken planter. It…
This decorative DIY house number signboard adds a touch of class to our front entry and we put it together quickly and easily. The front entry to any home gives visitors a first impression, whether it be bad or good. Our entry needed a big makeover this year and I wanted to add a house…
This DIY hose pot project will give you a place to put your hose and will also add a decorative touch to your garden bed. Hoses are a necessity for any well cared for garden, but they often end up messy, tangled and full of kinks from sitting out on your lawn or garden bed. …
This year, we spent the summer on a garden make over. I thought it would be fun to share the tips that I learned during the process. It’s that time again. Time to transform one of my garden beds that just won’t seem to keep to a single design. I call it my “what will…
Join me for a trip down the Pottery Highway. Seagrove, North Carolina is located about an hour and a half west of Raleigh and featured the largest group of working potters in the USA. All around this small town, for about 30 miles, one will find Pottery Studios and stores that showcase the work of…
Follow these tips for cooking with mushrooms to ensure that every meal in which you use them as an ingredient will turn out perfectly. Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables. They are a member of the fungus family and have been used in recipes since the early Roman and Greek times. Mushrooms are very…
These 15 money saving BBQ tips will trim the fat on your grocery bill but still make sure that your gatherings are something for your guests to remember. It is finally that time of the year again. Memorial day, the Fourth of July, and Father’s day are just around the corner. This means that the…
Turmeric is not just used for making Asian and Indian foods. There are also many health benefits of Turmeric. Turmeric is an often used spice in curry recipes and is a healthy way to add flavor and color to an Indian inspired home cooked meal like Tikka Masala. Turmeric is a tropical plant (it needs…
What fun my friends and my husband and I had this weekend with our Asian Dinner Party! I tried out some of my newest Asian recipes with our guests. We had a blast trying the new dishes, drinking wine and champagne, and generally enjoying each other’s company. Join us for an Asian Dinner Party The…
One of the more recent developments in the world of kitchen gadgets are silicone kitchen products. I first heard about them when I tried a silicone baking mat, but since then have heard of many other products. Some popular silicone products are oven mitts, pastry brushes, barbeque brushes, cupcake liners, spatulas, and a host of…
These tips to save money on food will show you how to get the most out of your shopping dollar while still enjoying great tasting meals. As with so many money saving tips, it’s best to start small and be sensible. If your household loves meat, swapping tofu for meat because it is cheaper won’t…
My husband has a newly discovered love of antiques. He has always been fond of them, but lately he seems to be on a mission for all sorts of antique hunting. We recently took a day trip to Greensboro, NC and spent many hours wandering around one of our favorite antique shops – The Antique…
Don’t throw those shopping bags out. There are dozens of uses for plastic grocery bags! Plastic or paper is a question often heard at the check out of the grocery store. Even though paper is better for the environment, I usually choose plastic, because I know that I will be reusing them. Plastic grocery bags…
Did you know that there is quite a list of foods you should not keep in the fridge? The storage of foods is one the most-discussed topics in the food industry. After all, we want to make sure that the money spent is not wasted and that our food is as fresh and tasty as…
So many recipes that we prepare, almost on a daily basis require onions. And so many of us end up in tears the minute we try to slice one. But it is very easy to slice onions without crying if you follow just a few easy steps. It is easy to Slice Onions without Crying….
That dreaded 5 or 10 pounds seems to creep on this time of the year. Here are my favorite 20 tips to help you avoid holiday weight gain. The holidays are here, and for many this means a week so entertaining, indulging and basically forgetting to eat well. Extra junk calories seem to be everywhere,…
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…
It’s an expensive time of the year! There seem to be so many uses for our dollars when the holidays roll around. These frugal tips will make your holiday season something to remember without breaking the bank. The whole essence of a successful holiday season does not lie in the amount of money you spend,…
This sweet DIY miniature gumdrop topiary is a colorful and fun addition to your holiday table. I normally use gumdrop candy to decorate my gingerbread house. Today, we’ll use them to make an edible topiary tree decoration. The only problem will be keeping it decorated until the end of the evening of your party! Do…
These candy cane peppermint kiss cookies are a variation on the normal kiss cookie that is so often seen this time of the year. They are also lighter than the traditional kiss cookie and perfectly festive. They are a great choice for a cookie swap or to take to your child’s school party. I’ve made…
This holiday potholder mitt DIY project would make a great kitchen decoration. It is also a great idea for a homemade Christmas Hostess gift for a person who loves to cook. The project is easy to make and uses some items you may already have on hand. Note: Hot glue guns, and heated glue can…
This list of 25 foods you can freeze may have some items that will surprise you. We have all heard about foods that you should not freeze, (salad greens, I am looking at you!), but the list of foods that you can freeze is very long and some may well surprise you. Freezing food can…
Managing your old used candle wax. Candles are wonderful at setting the mood of a room, but once the candle burns down to the bottom it can be unsightly and hard to remove from the container. Some candle containers are so delightful, so it is nice to reuse them. Candles can also be messy and…
Cooking Tips to Make your Life Easier There are so many things to take up my time in the day. So finding ideas that will save me some time is always something I enjoy. I love to browse on the internet to see what other busy people pin for cooking tips to make your life…