Magnet Menu Board

The photo above is my old kitchen note/menu board. It was hard to clean and I couldn’t stand it anymore so I found some materials and upgraded to a new one. In my craft project stash I had a cheap 8X10  frame from the Dollar Tree, magnets left over from … keep reading

Pumpkin Pie

It is Thanksgiving Eve and I volunteered to bring the pumpkin pie to a couple of family events over the holiday.  I used to follow the recipe on the Libby’s Pure Pumpkin can label, but then I figured out my own style. This pie recipe has a bit of every … keep reading

Mini Canvas Magnet

Mini Canvas Magnets can be both a kid craft and an adult craft.  These also make very cute gifts. The basic materials for this craft are mini canvases (2×2 are shown) and strong magnets. I purchased these materials at Michaels. They are available at any craft store and even online. … keep reading

Spinach and Potato Cream Soup

I don’t like spinach. I do like my Spinach and Potato Cream Soup though.  The spinach taste is subtle, so don’t let that detour you. I like to think the spinach also cancels out the unhealthiness of the recipe. Of course, that isn’t true, but it is a nice thought. This recipe … keep reading

Easy Crockpot Chicken

I have the best and one of the easiest chicken recipe to share with you. It only needs five basic ingredients and tastes similar to the “traditional” flavor of rotisserie that you can purchase in the grocery store’s deli. There are about 6 servings (if you include all the dark … keep reading

No Mess Way to Grease Pans with Crisco

I usually use cooking spray when baking, but sometimes I have to go the alternative way and grease the pan with Crisco aka vegetable shortening. If you are like me, you hate getting your hands dirty…or greasy. Plus it takes a lot of soap to get the Crisco out of … keep reading

Scramble and Find Game

Today I presented the kids a challenge. Follow the scrambled clues and if you work together and find the last one, I will reward you with a prize. The prize today was Ms.Jme’s Chocolate Chip Cookies.  This game is fun and can last 5 minutes or 20 minutes. It all … keep reading

Wine Glass Candle Holder

Why don’t real snowmen look this cute? I was inspired by a Pinterest pin and painted a wine glass to use as a candle holder. You can find single wine glasses (and martini glasses) at the Dollar Tree.  I cleaned the glass first with soap and water then cleaned it … keep reading