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Sunday, December 30, 2012

DesignDreams by Anne: 2012 In Review - Part 2 The Projects

DesignDreams by Anne: 2012 In Review - Part 2 The Projects: The year began with a bang on a super simple project that went viral - the mason jar soap pump .  This is my second most popular post of...

Thursday, December 27, 2012

My Favorite Things: Fabulous Pork Carnitas from My Kitchen Escapades

My Favorite Things: Fabulous Pork Carnitas from My Kitchen Escapades: I promise you (and a real promise, not a politician-type promise) that this meat will make you happy, mellow and in the greatest mood y...

Chef Mommy: Pork Tenderloin with Pan Sauce

Chef Mommy: Pork Tenderloin with Pan Sauce: This recipe is not new to the blog. I posted it about 2 years ago but it definitely warrants a re-post and an updated picture. This is ...

Monday, December 17, 2012

Nebraska Views: Easy No Sew Fleece Blanket Edging

Nebraska Views: Easy No Sew Fleece Blanket Edging: What a week I have had – some good and some not so good.  How about I start with the good. I think I mentioned the Joann’s fabric store in ...

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Ladybird Ln: Weekend Show Off Party

Ladybird Ln: Weekend Show Off Party: Guess what I am doing this weekend? Painting, our new addition! Yes it has come that far, sorry my blog has been a little neglecte...

Friday, November 16, 2012

Tattered Sisters Primitives: Ginger Citrus Simmering Spices

Tattered Sisters Primitives: Ginger Citrus Simmering Spices: If you liked my Spiced Cider Simmering Spices recipe, then you might like this one too: Ginger Citrus Simmering Spices . It's easy to make...

Monday, November 12, 2012

My Simple Home: Tutorial- Drying Pineapples

My Simple Home: Tutorial- Drying Pineapples: PLEASE DO NOT PIN THIS OR ANY OF MY BLOG CONTENT TO PINTEREST.THANK YOU> I did this tutorial way back in 2010 on my other blog and realis...

My Simple Home: Tutorial: A "Forever" Christmas Pudding

My Simple Home: Tutorial: A "Forever" Christmas Pudding: I will be away from blogging for, I hope,only a short while as  my father has become unwell and I am taking care of him and my mother. I ...

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

The Olde Homestead: Snowman ornie tutorial

The Olde Homestead: Snowman ornie tutorial:                                                                                                                                             ...

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

My Simple Country Living: Chocolate Chip Cookie mix-in-a-jar Recipe

My Simple Country Living: Chocolate Chip Cookie mix-in-a-jar Recipe:      When my son was small, we made lots of homemade gifts for teachers and friends.  Mix-in-a-jar gifts are still a favorite of mine.  They...

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Timeless Pieces Auctions, Antiques & eBay: This Weeks Picks!

Timeless Pieces Auctions, Antiques & eBay: This Weeks Picks!: Wow! That is all I can say about this weeks Picks.  One was from a series of barns that I had already picked and the other was an auction ...

Timeless Pieces Auctions, Antiques & eBay: This Weeks Picks!

Timeless Pieces Auctions, Antiques & eBay: This Weeks Picks!: Wow! That is all I can say about this weeks Picks.  One was from a series of barns that I had already picked and the other was an auction ...

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Marci Coombs: Christmas Potpourri in a jar.

Marci Coombs: Christmas Potpourri in a jar.: The other night we had Coombs Party numero dos at our house.  Here's what I handed out as party favors: Super simple.  You'll need:   1...

Sunday, October 28, 2012

A Very Merrie Halloween: The adventure begins.....

A Very Merrie Halloween: The adventure begins.....: Are you ready for this adventure??? Well....there are a few things we need to talk about first. I hope, when you start to explore this sub...

A Very Merrie Halloween: A Great and Magical Adventure.....

A Very Merrie Halloween: A Great and Magical Adventure.....: Take a deep breath....do you smell it?? Go on....try again....maybe close your eyes....I wish you COULD smell it...my herb garden, that is...

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

AUTHENTIQUE PAPER: A Wonderful Time of Year

AUTHENTIQUE PAPER: A Wonderful Time of Year: Happy Friday everyone! For today's project, I decided to tackle something I've never done before...decorating naked wood. The whole idea h...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Artsy VaVa: "JOY" Wood Blocks

Artsy VaVa: "JOY" Wood Blocks: You can create unique, inexpensive artwork using lumber! Yes, lumber! You may remember the wood block I posted at Halloween. You can revisit...

Monday, October 22, 2012

Today's Fabulous Finds: 20+ Free Fonts to Love

Today's Fabulous Finds: 20+ Free Fonts to Love: Do you get excited about cute fonts?  You do?  Well then this post is for you!  (It may sound like a sponsored post, it's not, I'm just shar...

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Self-Reliance by Jamie: Tis the Seasonings. . .

Self-Reliance by Jamie: Tis the Seasonings. . .: In the back of my mind, I have wanted to do this for a while.  And, I finally did!  I made my own taco seasoning, dry onion soup mix, and d...

Blissfully Content: Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Warmer

Blissfully Content: Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Warmer: The weather is getting cool and crisp in the evenings here. Oh how I love this time of the year! I feel like I am wrapping up a ve...

Friday, October 19, 2012

Berry Homespun Primitives: Waxing Icicles

Berry Homespun Primitives: Waxing Icicles: Good afternoon prim friends!  If you've been following me this past year then you know that I have an addiction with wax .  I just can't hel...

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

I Believe I Can Fry: Pecan Pie Bars

I Believe I Can Fry: Pecan Pie Bars: I make DAMN good pecan pie. The recipe comes from my mother, who was given it by a dear friend before I was even born, on the condition tha...

Sunday, October 14, 2012

blue roof cabin: CHRISTMAS (FAUX) MANTEL

blue roof cabin: CHRISTMAS (FAUX) MANTEL: I have wanted a Mantel to decorate for forever.  Sooooo I decided to build myself a Faux Mantle for Christmas.  I built it in one day, la...

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Rumbly In My Tumbly: Godfather's Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

Rumbly In My Tumbly: Godfather's Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza: Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza It is no secret to anybody who knows me how much I love Godfather's Pizza's dessert pizza. When I was pre...

Friday, August 24, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Diary of a Crafty Lady: Halloween Directional Wooden Post Sign

Diary of a Crafty Lady: Halloween Directional Wooden Post Sign: I have been wanting to make a directional Halloween sign for a long time.  I have been brainstorming the places to put - like Pumpkin ...

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012

A Penny for My Thoughts: Cream Cheese Lemon Bars

A Penny for My Thoughts: Cream Cheese Lemon Bars: So my theme today seems to be sweets, but this one looked too good to pass up! My mother in law loves lemon bars, so I will have to make the...

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Halloween Clip Art - Creepy Crawly Things

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Halloween Clip Art - Creepy Crawly Things: Here are a few creepy crawly things for you to use in your Halloween projects ! I've included 2 versions of each in case you want ...

Creative "Try"als: Printing on Burlap Trial

Creative "Try"als: Printing on Burlap Trial: Well, I have gone and done it. I mustered up all my courage and put burlap through my printer. I don't know how other people feel - but I ge...

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Red Roof Heritage Farm: Zucchini Relish

Red Roof Heritage Farm: Zucchini Relish: Well - I had all these zucchini's more than I knew what to do with - which is wonderful because that is when I make zucchini relish!  And it...

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Heart, Hands, Home: Making Mixes 101 (and a brownie mix recipe!)

Heart, Hands, Home: Making Mixes 101 (and a brownie mix recipe!): Having everyday and convenience food mixes on hand are a great way to save time (no running to the store for something to serve last minute...

Heart, Hands, Home: All-Purpose Quick Mix

Heart, Hands, Home: All-Purpose Quick Mix: This is my everyday go to mix for biscuits, shortcake, coffee cake, scones and even a delicious self crusting quiche.  You can use this mix ...

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Embracing Change: A Salvaged Beauty: Meet Bold Beatrice

Embracing Change: A Salvaged Beauty: Meet Bold Beatrice: If you recall, I showed you this picture last evening of a treasure I scored purely by accident last week: She was headed to the burn ...

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Sewin Sanity: THE BEST Burp Rags and Bibs

Sewin Sanity: THE BEST Burp Rags and Bibs:         As I mentioned in an earlier post, my daughter Keira was born with acid reflux. If you've never seen a child with it, it's gross.  ...

Homespun Happenings: Mini Tool Boxes from Pallets

Homespun Happenings: Mini Tool Boxes from Pallets: I have an antique tool box that a special friend gave me years ago. I thought that pallet boards would make a perfect imitation antiqu...

Homespun Happenings: Apple Ladders Made From Pallets

Homespun Happenings: Apple Ladders Made From Pallets: I love to decorate with ladders. My grandpa gave me one from his farm, and I love it. I have a feed sack hanging from it that also ...

Homespun Happenings: I Made a Sign

Homespun Happenings: I Made a Sign: We are so close to the end of our school year.  Eight more days to go. Research papers are soon due.  My house looks like a library threw...

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Today's Fabulous Finds: Ladies Craft Night On A Dime

Today's Fabulous Finds: Ladies Craft Night On A Dime: So this week I've been busy putting together 56-2x4 Pumpkin kits for a ladies craft night at my church.  They were able to make  this set of...

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Today's Fabulous Finds: 2x4 Pumpkins

Today's Fabulous Finds: 2x4 Pumpkins: Here's a fun little craft that costs very little to make.   Last fall when I was searching around for some cute fall craft ideas, I saw thi...

Monday, July 9, 2012

The Country Cook: Recipe Index

The Country Cook: Recipe Index: Appetizers Bacon Wrapped Brats BLT Bites Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bread Cheesy Garlic Bread Creamed Cucumbers Creamy Fruit D...

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Diary of a Crafty Lady: Tutorials

Diary of a Crafty Lady: Tutorials: Vinyl and Silhouette: Spider Clock Freezer Paper T-Shirt - Snape Freezer Paper Stencil - Fabric Paint TShirts Burlap Wrapped Glass Hallo...

Rumbly In My Tumbly: Godfather's Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

Rumbly In My Tumbly: Godfather's Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza: Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza It is no secret to anybody who knows me how much I love Godfather's Pizza's dessert pizza. When I was pre...

Cornfed Momma: Apple Enchiladas

Cornfed Momma: Apple Enchiladas: Cherries or peaches can be substituted for apples. 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon...

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad: I saw this little beauty while browsing around the world wide web the other day.   Thanks Food Network .  YUM. Kevin would seriously ea...

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The Country Cook: Virginia Baked Beans

The Country Cook: Virginia Baked Beans:  I have been slowly working on this bean recipe for a few years now. I knew I got it right when my husband stopped asking me to buy the can...

The Country Cook: Virginia Baked Beans

The Country Cook: Virginia Baked Beans:  I have been slowly working on this bean recipe for a few years now. I knew I got it right when my husband stopped asking me to buy the can...

The Country Cook: Oreo Puddin' Poke Cake

The Country Cook: Oreo Puddin' Poke Cake: If you enjoyed the Jell-o Poke Cake then you are really going to enjoy this recipe. I have found that this cake is a hit with everyone. Esp...

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Someday Crafts: Chevron Pallet Flag

Someday Crafts: Chevron Pallet Flag: Combine the trends of using a pallet and painting chevron stripes to make this cute American flag for the month of July!    Read more ab...

Dear Lillie: A Little Christmas Project

Dear Lillie: A Little Christmas Project: First, I just want to say thank you to everyone for all of the fabulous ideas for Lillie's birthday party. There are so many good ones it is...

A Perfectly Crazy Life: ANYTHING LESS THAN THE BEST IS A FELONY...

A Perfectly Crazy Life: ANYTHING LESS THAN THE BEST IS A FELONY...: ...Love it or leave it, you better gain way....{Now you'll be singing that song all day, or at least have it stuck in your head, hee hee}.  ...

A Creative Princess: Boo Scrabble Tile Necklace

A Creative Princess: Boo Scrabble Tile Necklace: I was playing with Scrabble Tiles the other day (for another project) and we all know how my mind wanders...  Look how the sun was shini...

Gluesticks: Homemade Butterfingers

Gluesticks: Homemade Butterfingers:  I was very excited to come across this recipe online a few weeks ago! Butterfingers are one of my favorite treats, but I'll admit that I wa...

Sparta Savings: 31 Days: Day 27 - Snowman

Sparta Savings: 31 Days: Day 27 - Snowman: If you haven't already guessed it, I love snowmen!  I think that everyone needs snowmen!  They are so flexible because you can put them up...

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad: I saw this little beauty while browsing around the world wide web the other day.   Thanks Food Network .  YUM. Kevin would seriously ea...

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Apron Appeal: Asparagus Gratin

Apron Appeal: Asparagus Gratin: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. This was my mantra when we moved from Michigan to Indiana. We were doing or best t...

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Heart, Hands, Home: Taco Seasoning Mix

Heart, Hands, Home: Taco Seasoning Mix: No more expensive packages of taco seasoning with artificial ingredients or fillers! Taco Seasoning Taco Seasoning 1 C. minced dried ...

Heart, Hands, Home: Five Minute Bread--(A Refrigerator Mix)

Heart, Hands, Home: Five Minute Bread--(A Refrigerator Mix): This mix is for your refrigerator and allows you to have have hot homemade bread for dinner whenever you want! Love this book! A few ye...

Thibeault's Table: Valentine Gifts - Fudge

Thibeault's Table: Valentine Gifts - Fudge: Between last night and this morning I made six trays of fudge as Valentine gifts.   Three White Chocolate Walnut, two Chocolate Walnut and o...

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Frieda Loves Bread: Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Frieda Loves Bread: Cinnamon Swirl Bread: I woke up this morning to several inches of snow...you heard me right! This signals in me to start baking...I love being inside my home on ...

Monday, June 4, 2012

Mo' Betta: Homemade 'King's Hawaiian' Bread (& teacher gift)

Mo' Betta: Homemade 'King's Hawaiian' Bread (& teacher gift): Have you ever had King's Hawaiian bread?  It's delicious, and my girls absolutely love it.  Problem is, it contains eggs, so my son can't e...

Lovin' From the Oven: Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Lovin' From the Oven: Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: I have a confession to make. I, Kim, am a TravelZoo addict. I don't know if you've heard of this website before, but it's basically deal...

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Rumbly In My Tumbly: Godfather's Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza

Rumbly In My Tumbly: Godfather's Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza: Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza It is no secret to anybody who knows me how much I love Godfather's Pizza's dessert pizza. When I was pre...

Saturday, May 26, 2012

My Catholic Kitchen: Apple Pie Moonshine

My Catholic Kitchen: Apple Pie Moonshine: Let me start off by saying this is not really moonshine.  You may want to pull up a chair for this one. I guess I better start from the beg...

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Practically Living: Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars

Practically Living: Two-Ingredient Lemon Bars: This simple, two-ingredient lemon bar is a nostalgic recipe for me. A friends mother had made these lemon bars for a birthday party, and m...

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Lovin' From the Oven: Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Lovin' From the Oven: Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: I have a confession to make. I, Kim, am a TravelZoo addict. I don't know if you've heard of this website before, but it's basically deal...

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Lucy Designs: Giant Wooden Picture Frame Molding Butterfly

Lucy Designs: Giant Wooden Picture Frame Molding Butterfly: Just finished this giant butterfly using picture frame molding and other pieces and parts It was also featured on  see it  HERE How it sta...

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Monday, April 2, 2012

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad: I saw this little beauty while browsing around the world wide web the other day.   Thanks Food Network .  YUM. Kevin would seriously ea...

Simply So Good: Crusty Bread

Simply So Good: Crusty Bread: March 15, 2012 :  Additional notes to this recipe have been added at the bottom of the post.  I have recently had several comments regarding...

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Six Sisters' Stuff: Easy No Bake Cookies (aka Gorilla Poops)

Six Sisters' Stuff: Easy No Bake Cookies (aka Gorilla Poops): Pin It My husband is not a big fan of treats but the one thing I can get him to eat is my Mom's Gorilla Poops. They are AMAZING and super ...

Six Sisters' Stuff: Mom's Famous Marshmallow Brownies

Six Sisters' Stuff: Mom's Famous Marshmallow Brownies: These are my favorite brownies of all time!  I remember Mom making them so much growing up, but they were always to give to people in the wa...

Meet the Dubiens: kool-aid lip gloss

Meet the Dubiens: kool-aid lip gloss: . Disclaimer - please try this craft at your own risk. I had absolutely no trouble making this, but so many of my readers who have tried ...

Thursday, March 22, 2012

my yellow umbrella: Homemade Lotion Bars and Lip Balm

my yellow umbrella: Homemade Lotion Bars and Lip Balm: Hello, friends! The good news is we survived Monday. The bad news is we have four days to go (unless you love your job, in which cas...

my yellow umbrella: Sopapilla Cheesecake

my yellow umbrella: Sopapilla Cheesecake: My friend, Kelsey, is amazing. That I already knew...but then she brought these to small group: Via Ingredients: -2 cans pillsbury bu...

Saturday, March 17, 2012

The Traveling Spoon: Root Beer Float Fudge: Soda Shop Favorite

The Traveling Spoon: Root Beer Float Fudge: Soda Shop Favorite: This fantastic recipe came to me via another blogger (thanks, Aimee at Schugary Sweets !) and I immediately thought it would be the perfe...

Chef in Training: No Bake Cake Batter Truffles

Chef in Training: No Bake Cake Batter Truffles: Be sure and   join me on Facebook   for the latest updates on new recipes! I love cake batter.  I love cake batter more than I like ca...

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

My Painted Stuff: "Sandy" the Buffet

My Painted Stuff: "Sandy" the Buffet: Last month I received an email from a very nice lady looking to have a buffet she just purchased painted. I was very excited because I knew ...

Monday, March 12, 2012

Shades of Amber: Chalk Paint Color Theory - Primer Red

Shades of Amber: Chalk Paint Color Theory - Primer Red: This week we are featuring Primer Red. Primer Red is a deep red ochre found in practically every culture from Venetian palaces to Vietnames...

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Plain Chicken: Three Envelope Pot Roast {Slow Cooker}

Plain Chicken: Three Envelope Pot Roast {Slow Cooker}: I am really into my slow cooker right now.  I absolutely love the convenience of it.  There aren't many things better than walking in the d...

The Apron Gal: Baked S'mores

The Apron Gal: Baked S'mores: I know, I have done 4 whole posts without dessert. I am making it up to you with this one, o man.  Another awesome birthday present I go...

Friday, March 2, 2012

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Plain Chicken: Cheddar Bacon Dip - Crack

Plain Chicken: Cheddar Bacon Dip - Crack: This is a favorite at our tailgating parties. It is very simple to make and it addictive to eat. We refer to it as CRACK! Cheddar Baco...

Monday, February 27, 2012

Plain Chicken: Homemade Butterfingers

Plain Chicken: Homemade Butterfingers: I don't eat a lot of candy, but I l♥ve Butterfingers. When I saw this recipe on the Taste of Home forums, I knew I had to give it a try....

Plain Chicken: Cupid Crunch

Plain Chicken: Cupid Crunch: This week I will be sharing some easy Valentine's Day treats. First up - Cupid Crunch. This is sweet and salty at its best! I came acros...

Plain Chicken: JalapeƱo Popper Pulls

Plain Chicken: JalapeƱo Popper Pulls: This JalapeƱo Popper Pull Bread was inspired by two of the most popular recipes on the blog - Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls and Cinnamon Rol...

The Country Cook: Warm Bean Dip

The Country Cook: Warm Bean Dip: As I sit here and type this, I am so stuffed from dinner. Like, roll me over, put a blanket on me and wake me up in the morning - stuffe...

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad

a bird and a bean: BLT pasta salad: I saw this little beauty while browsing around the world wide web the other day. Thanks Food Network . YUM. Kevin would seriously ea...

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Quick & Easy Dryer Sheets

5" squares of cotton fabric
3 to 5 drops of essential oil of your choice

Keep in plastic container. Refreshen as needed. Use one sheet per load.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Caramels

Made caramels last week. They were my friends Dawn's recipe. They turned out great. Thanks!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Surgery

Surgery went pretty good Friday. Medicine making me sick, but otherwise ok. I hope to get back to baking and crafts soon.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

New signs

I've been working all day on new signs for the shop. Some are Always Kiss Me Goodnight, All My Love...All My Life, God Bless, Bless All Who Enter, Grow Old With Me The Best Is Yet To Be, Old Quilts and Rise and Shine. Lots more to go.