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We plan a camping trip about every other month since we bought our RV, and I’m always looking fun things to bring with us. Our trip to the mountains of North Carolina was coming up and when I discovered CK Mondavi wine at the grocery store, I just knew it would be a perfect tag-a-long! Who…
My mother is Pennsylvania Dutch– which basically means she is of German descent. She grew up in a household where much emphasis was put on living off the earth. Meals were often made from what was grown in the garden. And potatoes were a very popular item to cook with. I love Mom’s home cooking,…
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #TENways http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Recently, the hubby and I have been experimenting with a gluten free diet. Of course, that means I have to try out new recipes with…
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I was asked to do a review of the Big Boss Swirlio Frozen Fruit Dessert Maker. Our family is currently making an attempt to eat healthier, so I was happy to take on the challenge. So I set about prying the bag of cheese puffs out…
This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. With Easter coming up, the family get togethers are being planned. And everyone is being assigned food to bring. My sister-in-law was asked to bring her yummy broccoli casserole. My mom is in charge of making her famous ham. My sister has the desserts because…
Have a party happening that could use a cool dessert centerpiece? Make this fun Mini Cupcake Holiday Tree. Fun to make and even more fun to eat! With all the family gatherings coming up, I needed a neat centerpiece for my table. This Mini Cupcake Tree is fun to look at and to top it…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Piccadilly Restaurants for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. So…the family is all meeting at your house this year for the annual Christmas gathering? You knew it was coming. You’ve been dreading the preparation for this event all year. You see, the issue is…
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Barilla, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #JoytotheTable http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO. On a chilly evening, a hot meal is a real treat. Fix up a batch of Mom’s homemade Lasagna, and your meal just plain becomes special! So, I…
This post brought to you by Michael Angelo’s. All opinions are 100% mine. This time of year is one of the busiest for me. As a craft blogger, the months of October, November and December are prime time! Suddenly, I’m covered up with craftiness and fixing a home made dinner falls way down on my…
This yummy Mini Pizzas recipe is a great way to serve up your family a home-cooked meal in 30 minutes or less on these busy back-to-school evenings! This recipe was not only a blast to make, but the family totally loved it! And I have to tell you, the husband is difficult to please. Just saying….
My cousin Debi sent me this photo at the beginning of the week, telling me that these are the fresh ingredients (many of them from her garden) that she used to make fresh salsa this week. So of course, I had to ask her for the recipe! Photo courtesy of Debi from That Crafty Lunch Lady…
It is blueberry season and if you have access to fresh blueberries, now is the time to can some fresh blueberry jam! My mother and I got together this past weekend and did just that. Here is her easy recipe and tutorial for making and canning fabulous blueberry jam! Want to know how? Mom learned…
Make a cute Scared Kitty Watermelon! Easy and quick to make, this fruity dessert is sure to put a smile on all your guests faces It all started with a phone call. Big family gathering. Lots of food. Can you make baked beans? And how about this cute porcupine watermelon we found on Pinterest? Well,…
Still on the beach this week, so I’m bringing back another oldie, but goodie. Originally posted on the Sitcom, November 18, 2011. This past week, my mom passed out the assignments for Thanksgiving dinner. We all are required to bring certain dishes to help her feed approximately 30 family members. My sister-in-law got assigned broccolli…
I received a bottle of Carapelli Olive Oil, in exchange for posting this fabulous recipe! This is part three of our three-part recipe series featuring Carapelli Olive Oil. I will be giving away a free 17 oz. bottle of Carapelli Premium 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil at the end of the three weeks! Did…