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Tempt me Tuesday! Chocolate Swirled Banana Bread
Oh wow... oh my goodness... ohhh yummmy! Yes you might be saying those exact things soon too if you try out this recipe from Our Best Bites. Seriously I don't like bananas but I do like banana bread....
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Vintage Birdcage
Hi all! Remember my weekend of Antique Alley and I found this vintage birdcage?I removed everything from the inside and painted it white. I had saved the flowers and birds to reuse once the paint was...
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Tricked out goody bags
I'm slowly getting things together for the "Trick or Trunk" Halloween party my brother and sister-in-law are hosting. Its still a week away so the baking will have to wait but I got a head start on...
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Tempt Me Tuesday! Fried Chicken and Dumplings
There are times when it is just me and my 15 yr old son here at home and we grab some fast food for dinner. One of our favorite places is Chicken Express and their fried chicken strips. I usually get...
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Pillowcase wrapping..
Wow its been over a month since I have blogged anything! Its been a very longgggg month indeed.. Two wisdom teeth pulled in October, two weeks later got food poisoning, a week after that came down with...
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Cake pops!
I love my sister... I really do she bought me a cake pop maker! I have been searching the internet for pictures of cake pops. Saving and filing them away in different categories for future creations!...
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Handmade Ornaments
Hi all, its been a hectic day! Last day of school, early release, kiddo is hungry, kiddo wants to go to the movies with his girlfriend, I need to buy some groceries, pick kiddo up from movies and...
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New year.. new start
Happy New Year hope everyone survived the holidays safe and sound! I'm still trying to get my house back into an everyday routine and order. The decorations have been packed away and my small living...
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Pinterest Goodies!
Recent Pinterest finds ......Cabinet Spoon PullsSeriously a cool idea to give character to any cabinet door!Moon shaped loungerJust perfect for a quiet cozy spot for a child to enjoy a book or nap!Kids...
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Day of cleaning
Today I decided since the weather was going to be 70 in January to clean out our work shop. I moved around things, went through boxes, threw junk away and finally got something accomplished... you can...
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Hitting the antique mall on a Sunday
I've been to all the antique malls around my area, I got brave today... I let my son drive us out just north of Cresson, TX to a place called Grandma's Attic. I say that because it involves him driving...
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Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
The weather did turn chilly.. its raining and cold two things together that can make it a miserable day. Unless your in Texas and still in a drought so bring on the rain! We want the lakes to fill up...
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Pinning away
Some really cute things are popping up on Pinterest. I had to track this first one down for the original source which happens to be an Etsy shop. Seriously this shop has the most adorable wreaths!...
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Camping and picnics- part one
There is something about packing up food and a blanket for a picnic that invigorates me! Also to pack up a couple days worth of food, a tent and to go camping! Of course over time the way we camp or...
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Camping part two
Welcome back! Today I’d like to continue my series on camping even though you might be under a foot of snow right now. Still you might consider camping later in the year or if you’re brave go soon! I’m...
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Baby Back Ribs
Yes I know its January... and yes I want some BBQ! I couldn't believe how easy this was, seriously.Buy a package of ribs and your favorite bbq sauce thats it!Cut the ribs in half and place in a large...
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Grilled Chicken and Veggie Skewers
I love simple dinners that taste so good! I made chicken and veggie skewers then tossed them on the grill. You could do this on an outside or stove top grill. Super easy!If you are using wooden skewers...
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Camping Part Three
Time for another part in my Camping Series. You’ve heard the slogan for Boy Scouts “Always be prepared” this is very true! I was Cubmaster for my sons Cub Scout pack for three years. I learned a lot!...
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Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry
Mmmhmm another great recipe! Fast and good! I doubled the sauce which did help coat all the broccoli. I also added thin sliced fresh carrots. Deeliteful! :)Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry3 tablespoons...
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Camp Recipes
Next in my camping series the best part... food! First tip cut and bag your veggies before you even leave! Foods like onions, bell peppers and carrots can be cut ahead of time put in zip-lock baggies...
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Olive dresser
A friend recently moved back to New York and left me some goodies! A dresser with matching headboard and night stand and a huge wooden end table. I began with the dresser first, my son asked for this...
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Shopping adventures
Recently my hubby and me went browsing through several stores. There is one in particular that I love in our small town mall. I see so many things in this store that I see people do on blogs its not...
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Lovely round table
Usually I find myself browsing the local antique shops. Somehow I came across a booth who I assume must be leaving the shop for this poor lonely table was the one and only thing to occupy its space.For...
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Summer Hiatus?
This summer has been anything but normal. It started off great with a mini vacation to New Mexico and Carlsbad Caverns.It was straight down!! Huge cavern that was so beautiful!Then a few nights up in...
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder???.....
Wow! I have been absent from my blog for a very long time! So much has happened since last summer and we have been through a lot! My family always comes first and that has where my entire energy has...
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