Dryer Ball

  Recently I discovered an allergy to scented fabric softeners. It was terrible! I itched and itched and itched. So I switched to the non-scented, hypoallergenic types.  Typically I purchase whatever is on sale or I have a coupon for.  A friend commented on a Facebook post of mine about … keep reading

Cream Cheese Frosting

Homemade cream cheese frosting is fairly simple to make.  It is also easy to “change it up” and make it taste more sweet or more like a cheesecake. I usually frost chocolate cakes/cupcakes with it, but really it goes with any flavor. Ingredients: 2 cups Powdered Sugar, 1/2 stick Butter, … keep reading

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

I like to experiment with new recipes and see what I can make out of items I already have in my cupboard.  I did a quick google search to see if there were any tips on combining a cake mix and canned cherry pie filling and found THIS forum.  With … keep reading

Italian Marinade Chicken

This is by far one of the easiest dinners to make. The hard part is always figuring out what to have for sides. My “Italian Marinade Chicken” has only two ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to prep and bake. The two ingredients you need are chicken and Italian Dressing … keep reading

Tested Lifehack-Remove Divot/Dents in Carpet

I am a chronic furniture re-arranger. It is not as bad as it used to be though. For example, I have moved my office/craft room around only 3 times in the last year. I used to rearrange things about every month or so. My dog Charley gets nervous when she … keep reading

Rum Chata Cupcakes

Rum Chata tastes like liquid Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. I had my first shot of it last summer and when I saw THIS PIN on Pinterest, I decided I had to try to make my own cupcake. The recipe link is a Rum Chata cupcake from scratch with a cream … keep reading

How to Dress Up a Brownie

These brownies are really cute and a great treat to take to family gatherings and holidays. It is very easy to make a plain brownie look this fabulous. First, follow the directions on the box of brownie mix. I love boxed mixes, they save time and energy…I always add a … keep reading

Cheesy Dog Treats

Dog treats are very easy to make.  My dog Charley knows them as “Mommy Treats.”  Last week I came across a Pin on Pinterest for a Paula Deen Cheesy Dog Treat recipe and decided to make my own (and have it be easier with less time and effort). Ingredients: 1 … keep reading