DIY Potpourri Gift Vase

These vases make great gifts and also make great Christmas decorations. I used to make them every holiday season for friends and family. The lights inside the vase warm up the potpourri and make it more fragrant in the air. Of course you should not leave these unattended and should … keep reading

Pine Cones for Crafts

I have been collecting pine cones of all shapes and sizes to be used for future projects.  Most have been found along the sidewalk during daily dog walks. A few are from my mom’s yard. All of them are pretty sticky so I researched various sites to find out how … keep reading

Au Jus Roast

This is a very simple and easy recipe which makes about 4 servings. My boss actually gave me the recipe a few years ago and I made a few adjustments.  The only ingredients you need are a boneless chunk of beef for roasts, 1/2 of a packet of Au Jus … keep reading

Who Nu That Was Inside My Brownie

I love experimenting with recipes and love it even more when it involves adding more chocolate.  Today I was in the mood to bake some brownies and had a box of Who Nu Cookies(which is an awesome and more healthy alternative to Oreo).  I have seen various recipes with cookies … keep reading

Pipe Cleaner Animals and Whatnots

An imagination, some colored pipe cleaners, googly eyes and some foam sheets (optional) are all you need for this craft.  A couple weeks ago I decided to experiment with items from a big bucket of miscellaneous craft items I purchased at Wal-Mart.  It was fun twisting the pipe cleaners into … keep reading

Welcome Fall Wreath

Fall is here and the cool weather today put me in the mood to start decorating for it. Dollar Tree has a lot of great fall pieces for crafts and that is where I purchased the leaves and flowers for this project. The “welcome” sign was a plain craft wood … keep reading

Fortune Cookie Fortunes and Me

I always try to save my fortune from the cookie in my Chinese take-out.  The result is that they are everywhere in the house. I posted a few on the fridge under a magnet, some were cluttering up the junk drawer, and I also found three hiding in the bread … keep reading