We have 15 Thanksgiving crafts for kids to help get them excited about the holiday. While turkey crafts feature prominently, we have included some crafts that encourage gratitude and thankfulness. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. On the first day of fall I start thinking of and planning for Thanksgiving. Even with cooking a feast,Read More
15+ Turkey Crafts for Kids
Looking for an easy Thanksgiving craft project to keep the kids busy as they look forward to the long holiday weekend? Choose from one of these 15+ Turkey Crafts for kids. Every year, when fall would hit, we would do some of my favorite crafts as a kid. I always looked forward to newRead More
10 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Whether you don’t want to cut into a real pumpkin or you want to decorate a fake pumpkin, we have you covered with our no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas. I love decorating for fall with pumpkins. However, as a baker, I hate seeing pumpkins that are cut up. It just seems wasteful, and they don’t lastRead More
15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Gather up the craft supplies and clear some space on the table! Everyone is going to love making these Homemade Christmas Ornaments to decorate the tree! Each year we make several new Christmas ornaments for our tree. Some years I have simply picked up some ceramic ornaments from Michael’s and some paint. One year theRead More
15 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
You can make heartfelt, handmade gifts! Read on to see 15 easy DIY Christmas gift ideas for more meaningful gift-giving this holiday season. Last week a friend gave me a pen and ink drawing she had created from a picture. I was so touched I started crying. A picture my oldest son painted hangs overRead More
Healthy Pumpkin Dip
This Pumpkin Dip Recipe is a healthier version of pumpkin pie dip. It uses pumpkin puree and yogurt for a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-sugar appetizer to enjoy at holiday parties. This pumpkin dip has become a staple at all of our fall gatherings from early September through Thanksgiving. We love to dip apple slices inRead More
Homemade Apple Pie Spice Recipe
Use this homemade apple pie spice to make your own mix from scratch using spices in your pantry. You will often see apple pie spice listed as an ingredient on recipes for apple pies and crisps. I know you have hears of pumpkin pie spice, but you may be asking yourself What’s apple pie spice? AndRead More
15 Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
These pumpkin crafts for kids make fun projects for fall afternoons! I love fall, but sometimes the weather is rather unpredictable. When we can’t enjoy the gorgeous colors outside, my youngest son and I stay busy doing art and craft projects inside. My son loves pumpkins! The first sugar pumpkin from our garden is his.Read More
15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids
These fall leaf crafts for kids use fall leaves to make everything from placemats to wreath to puppets. The leaves are finally beginning to change in our area! And the weather just cooled off yesterday. It is finally beginning to feel like fall. Fall is my favorite season. The cool, crisp air is refreshing afterRead More
Easy Applesauce Bundt Cake
This semi-homemade applesauce cake is made by doctoring a plain white or yellow cake mix. What do you do when you want to make a cake, but you don’t have a lot of time? Make a Bundt cake. They are elegant and you can get away from putting a simple glaze on top andRead More
Roasted Broccoli
This roasted broccoli recipe is seasoned with garlic powder and onion powder creating a flavorful side dish in under 15 minutes. When I was a kid I thought I didn’t like cooked broccoli. It turns out, I love cooked broccoli, I just don’t like over-cooked, slimy broccoli. Roasting broccoli for a short time at aRead More
10 Ways to Reuse Old Sweaters
Give old sweaters new life with these 10+ repurposing ideas. From home décor to cozy accessories, discover easy ways to reuse and upcycle sweaters. When going through your winter clothes this fall did you find some sweaters that you can no longer wear? Don’t toss them or donate them just yet. There are so manyRead More
Early Fall Cleaning List
Get your home and yard ready for winter with this early fall cleaning list. Chilly weather is likely to be creeping in where you are by the end of the month so we will take this month to get ready in advance for it! Indoors and out there are things you can do to getRead More
Green Peas Recipe with Green Onions and Basil
This quick and easy recipe for green peas with green onions and basil is a family favorite! In our house, this recipe is called “Astronaut Peas”. When my husband was a little boy he saw footage of astronauts at a dinner where peas were served as a side dish. He asked his parents if youRead More
How to Make Beef Broth in a Slow Cooker
Save your roast beef bones to make beef broth in a slow cooker with these directions. I like to stretch my groceries as far as I can. One way I do that is to make homemade broth. When I make a roast I save the bones to make beef broth. I freeze the bones until IRead More
How to Meal Prep Salads and Keep Salad Fresh
Do you want to make salads for the week without worrying about a soggy salad? Use these strategies and tips on how to meal prep salads and keep salad fresh for a week to make healthy salads for lunch this week! If you are looking for meal prep recipes and ideas, check out the cookbook Prep-AheadRead More
Homemade Basil Salt
I am going to teach you how to make your own Homemade Basil Salt for an elegant addition to recipes and for gifting. Do you have an overabundance of Basil that needs to be harvested before it goes to waste? I have the perfect recipe to use some of it up: Homemade Basil Salt. HowRead More
10 Tips for a Back to School Routine That Saves You Time
These tips will help you establish a back to school routine that saves you time and reduces morning stress. Summer has gone by way too fast! It’s time to start thinking about going back to school! Now is the time to start planning for success. Plan out a back to school routine to save youRead More
Mid-Summer Cleaning List
It is already July and the beach towels are piling up. Use this mid-summer cleaning list to clean the house before it gets out of hand. We are about halfway through summer and the little people have taken over our home – eating up all the food, crying I am bored every 10 minutes, trackingRead More
How to Make Watermelon Cupcakes
If you are trying to cut back on processed sugar, you will love these fresh watermelon cupcakes! Use the tutorial below on how to make cupcakes with real watermelon to make a healthy dessert for your next party. I am trying to cut back on the amount of refined sugar that I consume. August isRead More
