Real Decorating for Real People
Adults and kids alike will love these tasty chicken wings. Just make sure to have plenty of napkins around to wipe up sticky fingers! The honey in this recipe gives these wings a very satisfying sweetness. The recipe calls for Tyson frozen wings which I couldn’t find so I used my grocer’s brand and they…
You determine just how hot this blazin’ chip dip gets by the amount of tabasco sauce you add. My family is the king of chips, potato chips that is. I grew up in Ohio with the best chips in the world –Tasty Taters (unfortunately they don’t exist any more I guess not everyone agreed with…
These tasty beef sandwiches go great with just about anything, but I’ve served them with steak fries and corn on the cob and have gotten rave reviews. The photo doesn’t show the “beefed up” version since my family can’t handle red peppers or onions. But if you don’t have sissies around, go for all the…
Pink, red, lavender and white are the colors of Valentines Day. Let them be your guide as you make decorating for Valentines Day a family affair. There are so many decorating ideas that can get the kids involved. Here are several for you to consider or vary as needed to make them your own! Front…
Aromatic and attractive, hand made Valentine sachets are a thoughtful and unusual gift, sure to be remembered. I have owned this valentine sachet for quite some time now and I thought I would share it because it would be very easy to make. Whip up a couple of these on your sewing machine, or even…
The first few weeks into your new home can be challenging, here’s what I went through early on. Well, the move has taken place and I am currently about three weeks into the decorating of my new home. I want to talk to you about the painting I did and start right at the front…
Running out of time to surprise your sweetie with a special Valentine gift? Here’s 28 ideas to get your creative juices flowin…good luck! I must reveal that I am not a hopeless romantic. I’m a more practical person and because of this I think I’ve missed out on some meaningful moments. However, every sad beginning…
There are closet systems, and then there are closet systems. This, I have come to find out through trial and error. Or maybe I should say through, “cheap” and “alright, I’ll pay the bigger bucks”! Not that much bigger mind you, but by stepping up one quality grade, the integrity of my closet jumped up…
Are you looking for a way to give your room drama and excitement that is totally FREE? Well the answer is in the angle! An angle in a room can completely change the way a room feels without adding or subtracting any furniture or accessories. This lovely living room already had a lot going for…
Anyone can make heart shaped cookies, but why not use that cookie cutter on brownies and krispies treats? Here’s something wonderful to whip up for your Valentine this year. I know I’m going to make another couple of batches for the kids and probably my neighbors. After all, who doesn’t want a sweet treat? And, if…
