What’s cook’en in your kitchen this week? Check out our recipe for Date Orange sauce, then scroll down to see more recipes below for inspiration! Date Orange Sauce Dates have a sweet, sugary, dry taste texture that when combined with oranges and spice, makes a fine sauce suitable for glazing, dipping, sauteing, marinating, or for […]
To the uninitiated, all sewing machines may look alike. But to the crafter, each sewing machine has its own unique features. Different machines are suited to different purposes, and some are created to be used for a variety of projects. Choosing the right machine is not to be taken lightly. If budget is not a […]
Most weeks, I feel like I spend more time in the laundry room than any other room in the house. With two pre-teens, a mechanically adept husband, sports, outdoor activities, gardening and so on… the stacks of dirty duds keep piling sky high! Naturally, minimizing the cost of laundry detergent, keeping energy bills down, and […]
How often do you think about the water you drink? Perhaps you use a filtration system to help purify, but even without, most of us in the United States can drink water in our homes without worry of deadly contaminates. We can run water freely for baths, dishes, laundry, and even enjoyment. It’s certainly easy […]
If your new years goals include the notion to eat healthier dishes, this shrimp salsa recipe will do the trick nicely. It’s a great way to add more fruit into your diet in a savory way. Tangy Sweet Shrimp With Honeydew Peach Salsa 4 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 Tbsp finely […]
Last summer, I had the delightful pleasure of catching a conference session featuring Martie Duncan of MartieKnowsParties.com, who is also a Season 8 of Food Network Star… and let me tell you, Martie not only knows parties, and food, and all the creative DIY stuff, she’s absolutely the life of the party, too! This bundle of […]
Why did the chicken cross the road? Why, he was excited to get home to play with Chicken Games & Puzzles: 100 Word Games, Picture Puzzles, Fun Mazes, Silly Jokes, Codes, and Activities for Kids… just as any chick (or child) will be! Chock full of fun, engaging activities centered around our fair fowl friends, […]
Disney World ~ Epcot If you are planning to visit any of the Disney theme parks, you’ve surely noticed by now that there’s a plethora of advice and information available. This is the narrowed down version of absolute essentials. Your time at the theme parks will certainly be magical, but having these items on hand will help […]
A well-made quilt is a thing of beauty. When the colors are right and the sewing is done properly, the result is comparable to a work of fine art. This is one of the top reasons why handmade quilts are sought after and make such wonderful gifts. Those who have never quilted often assume that […]
