All the flavors of a taco without all the effort. This easy Mexican casserole is perfect for a tasty weeknight dinner!
Is there a more iconic comfort food? Learning how to make a really spectacular grilled cheese sandwich will serve you well in life!
Learn how to refinish wood furniture the right way to achieve a professional looking finish and give dated furniture an updated look.
It’s not too early to start planning for Thanksgiving. The day will go much smoother and be less stressful for you if you take a little time now to prepare for the holiday.
Are you looking for a healthy AND delicious Mexican meal? It does exist! These Sweet Potato Tacos ✔️ all the boxes.
Every so often you stumble onto an easy recipe that becomes an instant family favorite the very first time you try it. Where has this flavorful recipe been all my life?
A shower niche is very handy to have indeed. It’s the perfect spot to hold your shower necessities. But I’m…
Placing items willy-nilly on every horizontal surface in your home will create a cluttered, chaotic feel in your home. Today I want to share a designer trick that will make those items become an attractive accent in your home, and give it a designer touch. It’s something anyone can do. It doesn’t require any special training or purchasing any expensive items. All it takes is a little creativity and practice.
Adding pumpkins to your decor will instantly bring the feeling of fall into your home. Big ones, little ones, bumpy ones, crusty ones, they all have a unique personality that will add a natural touch to your interior.
There are thousands of fresh guacamole recipes out there. What makes this one special is the addition of an unexpected ingredient that adds a delicious creamy tang.
Looking for creative dinner ideas when camping? Try pie iron cooking over an open fire to get the whole family involved with making a tasty dinner.
Are you ready to bring the beauty of fall into your home? Need some autumn inspiration? Read on for a super simple idea that you can do in your own home.
My Tante Elizabeth taught me how to make her famous Apfel Bitten. These are a delicious German apple pastry that I have enjoyed at many family gatherings and now I can share how to make them with you.
Whether you have a green thumb or not, adding plants to your decor brings a special je ne sais quoi to your interiors that you just cannot achieve with other types of décor in your home.
If you have potted plants that are looking like they are struggling, it may be the perfect time to divide them. It’s easier than you think and will give you free plants. What’s not to love about that?
Learn how easy it is to make this traditional German staple. Spätzle is a favorite side that is served alongside almost every German meal.
An elegant fall wreath you can easily create using the bounty of mother nature.
Growing up, my Dad often made this creamy cucumber salad. I recently had the opportunity to spend a day with…
Do you enjoy eating? Do you want to prepare nutritious food for your family? Do you often struggle to come up with delicious meals every day for your family? Do you often throw up your hands in frustration because it’s just too hard to manage and have a pizza delivered instead? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are a busy working mom just like me!
Transitioning your decor from summer to fall doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or time consuming. Read on for easy tips that you can do in just a few minutes to bring the beauty of autumn into your home.
Transitioning your decor from summer to early fall doesn’t have to be hard. With an investment of only a few minutes of time and a few inexpensive supplies you can easily create this autumn inspired candle holder.
Add a touch of autumn to your table with these easy to make acorn napkin rings.
Does your decor reflect the 3 phases of Fall? I know what you’re thinking, I barely have time to decorate for fall let alone decorate for 3 phases of fall. Trust me, transitioning your decor gradually from late summer into the 3 phases of fall is a whole lot easier than you think!
Looking for something a little different for your front door? Something with a relaxed fall vibe without orange pumpkins? All it takes are a few inexpensive supplies and an afternoon of your time to create this unique fall inspired wreath.
A versatile creamy sauce that should be in every cook’s repertoire. This sauce can be whipped together in the time it takes to boil a big pot of pasta. Dinner in 15 minutes? Yes it is possible!
While I don’t always follow the “hot” new trends I still like to see what is coming down the pike. Are you interested in finding out what the experts are predicting as the hot new trends in home décor? Are you curious to see if what you have going on in your home is in line with the latest trends? I’ve done a little research for you to find out what experts in the design industry predict will be trending for 2020. Read on to find out more…
Summer is slowly winding down and fall is just around the corner. What are you doing to herald the next season into your home? Read on for quick, easy things you can do to transition your décor from summer to fall.
A light refreshing summer salad that uses the bounty from your garden or local farmers market. Every bite is a mouthful of pure summer goodness.
Ham & Cheese Gnocchi. Little pillows of doughy goodness smothered in a creamy ham and cheese sauce. What’s not to love!
Creating a stunning, organic, sculptural art piece is easy to do! If you have access to driftwood and a hot glue gun with loads of glue sticks, you can easily create this spectacular sculptural piece for your home.
How do you bring nature up close and personal? Try hanging bird feeders in your yard to attract a variety of feathered friends. You can enjoy mother nature without ever having to leave the comfort of your home.
One of the best quick and easy meals you can get on the table in just 30 minutes. This family favorite will make it into your regular rotation…guaranteed!
Does wine intimidate you? Do you feel out of your league when it comes to choosing a good wine? My dad taught me to love wine and fostered my lifelong appreciation for it. Read on to learn all about wine. Ok, maybe not everything, because there’s a lot, but I got the important stuff covered…
Today I want to share something special, an easy dessert recipe that captures the delicious summer sweetness of fresh picked blackberries. Not a baker? No worries, this recipe is super simple to prepare. You can’t really mess it up, even if you try!
Truth be told, I could eat a burger almost every day and never tire of them. A thick, hot, juicy, beef patty, topped with a thick layer of melty Cheddar cheese, against the sharpness of a sliced red onion, crisp lettuce and tangy tomato slices…add a bit of mustard and ketchup, all sandwiched between a soft toasted bun? Just the thought of it is making my mouth water! Eating a big fat juicy burger for dinner every day would be wrong. Right? I guess it’s a good thing I stumbled upon this recipe before I made a glutton of myself, LOL!
Do you enjoy planting flowers in your garden but struggle to make the time it takes to keep your garden looking good? Read on to find out some of my favorite, tried and true sun lovers, that will beautify your garden with a minimum of fuss.
Shade gardening doesn’t mean you can’t have a lush colorful garden. There are several easy to grow plants that will thrive in shady conditions and provide a powerful punch of color in your garden.
Do you dash around like a crazed person trying to get everything ready the day your guests are arriving? Are you an exhausted mess by the time they show up at your front door? Taking time a few days prior to their visit to make small preparations will really pay off in a big way. It will allow you to relax and actually enjoy spending time with your guests. Plus, your guests will enjoy their stay all that much more! If you are happy and relaxed, they will be happy and relaxed as well.
Whether you are baking a pie for the holidays, making soup or cooking a big batch of chili, having the right tools is critical to making good food.
A simple recipe that produces an outstanding salad. The secret ingredient gives it a wonderful tanginess that is sure to please! Thank you Nancy for this wonderful recipe!
Learn the formula for creating a bed that is ready for any season, quickly and easily.
Want to know how to make this adorable cake? If you are not a master baker but want a cake that won’t take you hours upon hours to create. When you want something a little more special that will impress, then this is the cake for you!
Tender melt in your mouth chicken cutlets cradled in a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a tangy, rich, velvety lemon butter sauce. It doesn’t get much better than this recipe!!!!
Knowing how to cook bacon is almost as important to master as boiling water! Once you get comfortable with preparing it you can add it to almost anything and make it better. Bacon, in my humble opinion, like butter, has mystical powers.
So there you are standing in a big empty space. It is so exciting to start with a blank slate; it is an opportunity to create a space that you have always dreamt about. Your mind is filled with all the possibilities; so many choices, so many options, it is all so exciting! However, because there are so many choices and so many options, it can quickly become completely overwhelming!
Having a beautiful home that you love does not necessarily mean you have to spend a lot of money. There are a few simple things you can do right now that won’t cost you anything. A few simple changes that will make a huge impact on how your home looks and also change how you feel about your home. Are you ready to love your home again?
Is your home filled with dated wood furniture? Not the cool vintage stuff, but with dated 80’s yellow oak or knotty pine? Do your dining room chairs look anything like this? Have you been thinking about painting them but not sure how to do it to get the best results? Read on for step by step tips to get a professional finish.
Is your home ready for summer? If not, it’s time to lighten things up! Not sure where to start? Keep reading for easy ideas to give your home a summer vibe.
Do you still not know what you want to be when you “grow up”? Have the demands of personal responsibilities forced you to give up something you enjoyed and left little room in your life for you to pursue it? Yet it is always there at the back of your mind making it impossible to forget about it?
If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen like I do, you want easy ideas for bringing summer into your kitchen. Nothing fussy or contrived, just simple, beautiful, practical decor.