One of my favorite cookies from childhood (and still today) was not a chocolate covered, cream filled anything. It was Pecan Sandies cookies- a rich and lightly sweetened cookie with a little crunch from crushed pecans. Maybe it was because they were the “grown ups cookies” and I was supposed to be eating the onesRead More
Peppermint Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
These Peppermint Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are not only pretty on your holiday cookie platters but they taste delicious, too! They are lightly sweet, rich, and buttery like traditional shortbread cookies with a holiday twist. Chocolate and peppermint are a wonderful combination and make the flavors of this cookie just “pop”. They will surely become aRead More
Easy Homemade Polenta
I have been purchasing polenta in tubes from the grocery store occasionally ever since I discovered it 2 years ago. We love to slice and fry it in just a tiny bit of olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. However, the tube runs about $4 and for a single dinner side. That is prettyRead More
Arctic Adventure Travel Play Set
If you have been following along with the DIY Travel Play Sets we have been posting, this is the final one of the series. We have created easy tutorials for a Farm Travel Box, Construction Site Travel Box, Fairy Garden Travel Box, and now this Arctic Adventure Travel Play Set. They make 4 different, fun, and inexpensive ideasRead More
Pears in Hot Buttered Rum Sauce
This dessert while it sounds and looks a little high brow and complicated to make is actually very simple and takes about 15 minutes start to finish. Impress your dinner guests with your culinary skills or treat your family after Sunday supper. Pears are a wonderful lightly flavored fruit that take on and enhanceRead More
7 Ways to Keep Kids Busy on Thanksgiving
We all know how stressful it is as we rush around on Thanksgiving: roasting the turkey, cooking sides, setting a table, and generally tidying up. Then there are the kids: running, arguing, bored, and wanting attention. However, you can prepare for your kids’ frustration by having a plan beforehand and stopping it before it starts. Here are 7Read More
Chicken Parmesan Bites
My kids will eat anything in chicken nugget form! Since I am not a short order cook and only make 1 thing for the whole family, I needed some kid friendly and grown up friendly homemade chicken nuggets. One of my favorite recipes is Chicken Parmesan but it can be a bit involved and IRead More
Snickerdoodle French Toast Sticks
My kids love french toast and I have to admit that I do too. Sometimes for special occasions like you know, a Tuesday, I like to dress it up and get a little fancy with the flavors. This past weekend it was Snickerdoodle- delicious and crunchy French toast sticks that didn’t even need any syrup!Read More
Sweet Buffalo Dip
I have a confession to make- I have a childish side that insists that I have a dip for nearly everything I eat from meat to veggies. Is that a childish thing? I love most foods even more with some kind of creamy or chunky dip infusing extra flavor into it. If it has aRead More
DIY Rosemary Mint Hair Conditioner
Have you wanted to learn to make your own hair conditioner to deep condition your hair? Use this DIY Rosemary Mint Hair Conditioner Tutorial. You will learn how to make a natural hair conditioner and what ingredients to use to moisturize dry hair with this homemade hair conditioner recipe. I have been turning more andRead More
Mini Apple Pie Bites
These mini apple pie bites are topped with walnuts. Apples and cinnamon belong together in one of fall’s favorite desserts- Apple Pie. But you can make them something really special by topping the sweet, tender apples with walnuts that get deliciously toasted. Make it even better by creating little individual pies for your party orRead More
Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
If you’ve been missing chicken nuggets since you went gluten-free, look no further than this delicious gluten-free chicken nuggets recipe with mustard maple sauce. In my quest to cut back on gluten in our diets, I have found a few things that are hard for my family to live without. Breading has to be one ofRead More
Lemongrass and Grapefruit Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
I really enjoy creating my own home cleaning products for a variety of reason. First, I can have confidence in what ingredients are being used, they are generally less expensive than the store bought counterparts, and I can customize the scent. I have tried several variations of homemade dishwasher detergents from tablets to liquid. This powderRead More
Homemade Laundry Soap
Are you curious about creating your own homemade laundry soap, but not sure if you will love it? Maybe you just don’t have the space for a 5 gallon bucket to cover a years worth of clean laundry. If either of those are the case, then this small batch laundry soap recipe is the perfect solution forRead More
Lavender and Rosemary Detangling Spray
Tired of dealing with tangled hair? Here is a homemade detangling spray tutorial that uses natural ingredients – most of the items can be found in your cupboards at home. This natural detangling spray recipe uses lavender and rosemary essential oil. Even something as simple as hair detangler for children is loaded with ridiculous andRead More
Homemade Wood Conditioner
I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and as a result I have amassed quite a collection of wooden spoons and cutting boards. Some are new, some border on antique- they all need some care. I have seen various wood butter or wood conditioner posts floating around for years and finally decidedRead More
How to Make a Refreshing Citrus Toner
I put together my own face wash and moisturizer using natural ingredients including essential oils. Something was missing to perfect the balance- a toner. I experimented with several recipes I found online and came up with this combo that brightens skin, tightens pores, and reduces oil in the skin. Fresh, clean, and bright smelling itRead More
DIY Laundry Stain Remover
With a husband who brings home grimy, oil-spattered uniforms and two kids who seem to be dirt magnets, I need some assistance with the cleaning beyond a good laundry soap and a hired laundry service. I have tried several combinations of cleaning supplies and store bought stain removers with different results, none entirely satisfactory. Until the day I grabbedRead More
How to Make Homemade Swiffer Pads and Solution
Besides the fact that I am attempting to replace all store bought, chemical laden cleaners with more natural alternatives, I hate the waste and expense of tossing out disposable pads every couple days. Luckily it very easy to make your own. Now, you can pull out your sewing machine, finish off the edges, and makeRead More
How to Make Homemade Furniture Polish
While I love the shine and protection that furniture polish gives my wood, I can live without all the dangerous chemicals they pack into it. I love making my own home and body products with essential oils and and few other items on hand. First of all I feel safer having them around my familyRead More
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