There’s a place and a time to wear shoes, especially when it comes to keeping your home neat and clean and healthy. Here’s the science and health reasons why you might want to refrain from wearing shoes in your home. In the life of a homemaker, one has heard differing arguments whether wearing shoes in […]
8 Safe Winter Driving Tips You Need to Know Now
Don’t be scared but prepared to face freezing temperatures, as well as snow and ice with these practical safe winter driving tips you need to know today. Every year millions of drivers brave icy and snow-covered streets and highways and in many cases these can be treacherous at best. So be prepared with these practical […]
Chantilly Whipped Cream Recipe
This Chantilly Whipped Cream recipe uses heavy whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Use it to top desserts, coffee, drinks, pancakes, ice cream and more. I cannot remember when I first started making Chantilly Whipped Cream but I do know that it has been a mainstay in my family for generations. The reason? It’s the […]
Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley
This one pan Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley recipe includes brussels sprouts, red cabbage, parsnips, and parsley root. How to Make Roasted Winter Vegetable Medley Winter in Wisconsin signals an end to green lawns and flower gardens, but it shouldn’t signal the end to bright meals and colorful vegetables. Sure the vegetables that you enjoyed during […]
8 Great Rummage Sales Tips
Want to get rid of stuff you no longer want or need? Use these great rummage sales tips to keep you successfully organized from set-up to take-down. What do you do when you have a lot of stuff and want to get rid of it? Well, you could just give it away to a place […]
Stabilized Whipped Cream Recipe
Stabilized Whipped Cream recipe uses heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar and is a great frosting, dessert dip, or garnish. There will be times when you do not have access to store bought whipped topping and need to substitute it with something similar. This stabilized whipped cream recipe is the perfect substitute when you […]
How to Make a Cheese and Charcuterie Board – Step by Step Guide
Follow this step by step guide to make a cheese and charcuterie board that’s both elegant and easy on the budget for any occasion. If you are planning a gathering for one or more, here’s a quick guide with plenty of tips and ideas how to make a cheese and charcuterie board with just a […]
Mom’s Hearty Chili Recipe with Beans
This hearty chili is based on my mom’s own homemade recipe that’s loaded with ground beef, diced tomatoes, chunks of onions, peppers, beans and chili spice. My mom’s homemade chili with beans is one of those quintessential dishes that should be a go-to recipe when you want quick and easy dining. With just minimal ingredients, […]
Halloween Hits for Kids and Adults
Get yourself into a Halloween mood with this mix of fun, wacky but not too scary Halloween hits for kids and adults. 23 Howling Halloween Hits for Kids and Adults Remember these lyrics: “When the crypt goes creak, And the tombstones quake. Spooks come out for a swinging wake. Happy haunts materialize, And begin to […]
Easy Cheesy Artichoke Dip
Deliciously creamy and cheesy appetizer, Artichoke Dip Recipe, bakes up in no time at all and is great for parties, potlucks and as a snack. How to Make Easy Cheesy Artichoke Dip Recipe This cheesy artichoke dip has been my go-to recipe for parties and game day celebrations for years. What I love about it […]
You’ve Been Booed Activity
Halloween can be a time of fun for the whole family, especially when you begin with You’ve Been Booed Halloween Activity and Printable. A Halloween Treat for All – You’ve Been Booed Activity and Printable When I was a kid, the idea of trick-or-treating was singularly a one-sided event. My friends and I would ring […]
12+ Tips for Decorating Spooky Halloween Cookies
These tips for decorating spooky Halloween cookies are not only super simple but also a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Halloween is all about fun, so why not get the kids involved and make some howling good, creepy spooky Halloween Cookies. It’s easy with these simple Halloween cookie decorating tips. […]
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