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Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
It’s time for a roasted root vegetable medley. This tasty combination is the perfect fall side dish. For me, fall is the time for anything cooked in the oven. I roast vegetables all fall and winter long. Roasting veggies brings out their natural sweetness and makes it a cinch to serve them to kids who […]
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No Carve Autumn Leaf Pumpkin
This no carve autumn leaf pumpkin project is fast and easy to do and looks great when done. Carving pumpkins is a lot of fun, especially when you do it with children, but it is also messy. Fortunately, there are many alternatives for a carved pumpkins that will still set a fall theme around your […]
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7 Bean Soup Mix plus Recipe
This 7 bean soup mix is the perfect cold weather recipe. It is rich and hearty and has a lovely spicy herb blend to give the soup a lot of flavor. Cooking with dried beans is so popular that they even have their own National Day. January 6 is celebrated each year as National Bean […]
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Pecan Pie Cookies – A Holiday Treat
These pecan pie cookies have the delicious taste of a traditionally pecan pie, in a small size, without all the calories. My husband is a pecan pie fanatic. He loves everything about it. Except for the calories, that is. He’s been trying to lose a bit of weight and having a whole pecan pie on […]
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Turtle Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
This turtle chocolate pumpkin cheesecake will become a family favorite to be shared from season to season. It’s a dessert made in turtle chocolate heaven. This one appeals to me so much. I lost both of my parents in less than two years. Mum’s favorite pie was pumpkin, and dad’s favorite candy was Turtles. When […]
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Cinnamon Apples and Pear Salad – Super Easy Fall Side Dishes
Looking for side dish to add to your fall lineup? Try these cinnamon apples and a pear salad. They are easy to make, super tasty and combine will with a pear salad. ‘Tis the season for easy meals in my house. I adore this time of the year, but it’s a busy one for sure. […]
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Pumpkin Swirl Mini Cheesecakes
These pumpkin swirl mini cheesecakes are the perfect compromise for him and delicious to boot! They make a great addition to any cheesecake recipes collection. One of my mother’s favorite desserts at Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie. I’ve never been much of a fan of a whole pie, (I usually eat just the filling of the […]
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Framed Thanksgiving Menu – DIY Dinner Menu Sign
This framed Thanksgiving menu is a tasteful and professional way to let your dinner guests know what will be on the menu for the holiday. The project is easy to make with a few supplies and some greenery from your yard. Thanksgiving tablescapes often make use of a centerpiece that gets showcased in the center […]
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Autumn Makeover for My Front Entry
This autumn makeover is perfect for Halloween and with a few adjustments in a couple of weeks, it will go right through Thanksgiving. I love everything about autumn. When the temperatures start to fall, I know that good things are right around the corner. Having three fun holidays in a row gives me so many […]
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Southern Chicken Pot Pie with a Cotton Country Corn Bread Topping
This Southern country pot pie with a corn bread crust is full of flavor and very easy to put together. Mmmm…mmmmm. Southern cooking. What is not to like! When I think of Southern food, I think of hearty dishes cooked with a lot of love (and a bit of butter!) Time to celebrate Southern cooking […]
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How to Make an Autumn Door Swag
This autumn door swag is the perfect way to decorate for fall when you have a front door with an oval glass center. A wreath just won’t do on a door like this! I just love decorating this time of the year. But much of what is out there is very holiday-centric. I like something […]
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Fall Basket Candle Holder Display
This DIY Autumn basket candle holder makes use of just a few inexpensive craft supplies and is ready to display in just minutes. When I went to the dollar store the other day, I found a nice basket for $1 that inspired this creation. I added a roll of wire wrapped ribbon from Michael’s that […]
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DIY Spooky Mason Jar Halloween Luminaries
Looking for something to light the way along your driveway on Halloween night? How about one of these Mason Jar Halloween Luminaries. Looking for an inexpensive project that will really set a Halloween mood? Try these spooky DIY Halloween Luminaries. Spooky Halloween Luminaries The project is simple to do. Just assemble these items: (affiliate links) […]
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Spooky Halloween Snake Basket – Porch Decoration
This spooky Halloween snake basket is a real treat. It has a Beetlejuice look to it that is whimsical and lots of fun. Halloween is such a fun time of the year for me. I love to do crafts and DIY projects more during these few months than any other. This project looks scary, will delight […]
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DIY Halloween Goodie Bags
The kids in the neighborhood will love coming to your house this Halloween if you make these spooky Halloween Goodie bags. I just love this time of the year. The temps are cooler, the leaves are changing and I know that the holiday season will soon be here. Spooky Halloween Goodie Bags will delight your […]
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Budget Friendly Fall Patio Makeover
This budget friendly fall patio makeover can be put together in just a few minutes and sets the mood from Halloween right through to Thanksgiving. I am giddy right now. The temperatures have finally dropped and the leaves are starting to change color. MY TIME OF YEAR! Living in NC is hard on a gardener […]
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Creative Ideas for Fall Decorations
These creative ideas for fall decorations make use of the natural colors and textures that we find outside in nature. Most can be put together for very little cost and expense. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the change from summer to autumn. I love all of the seasons but there […]
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Halloween Spooky Wood Cut Out Decorations
When my daughter was much younger, I was very much into all sorts of crafts. I especially loved decorating for the various holidays because she loved what I came up with for decorations. These DIY Halloween Cut Out Decorations were one of her favorites. This project takes more time than most of my craft ideas, […]
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Burlap Wreath Tutorial – DIY Home Decor Project
This burlap wreath tutorial shows you how to add a rustic look to my front door. Best of all, I made it in one afternoon at a fraction of the cost of buying one retail. And making the decoration is half the fun anyway! I love the look of a front door that has been […]
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How To Winterize Garden Tools
Now is the perfect time to winterize garden tools. The garden will be resting for a few months but tools still need TLC. Once the cooler weather sets in, and thoughts of the upcoming holidays come to mind, that last thing we want to think about is gardening. But trust me, your garden tools will […]
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Tips to Save during the Holidays – Frugal Entertaining
It’s an expensive time of the year! There seem to be so many uses for our dollars when the holidays roll around. These frugal tips will make your holiday season something to remember without breaking the bank. The whole essence of a successful holiday season does not lie in the amount of money you spend, […]
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Festive Dip in a Pumpkin Shell
There is certainly no shortage of pumpkins this time of the year. We can carve them, paint them or cook them to use in both savory and sweet recipes. How about using your pumpkin in a different way? Today I’ll be showing how to used it as a party bowl for dip. The bowl is […]
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Caramel Baked Apples
Fall is the time of the year when apples are so plentiful. Apple pie, Caramel Apples, Applesauce and, of course, hasselback baked apples. These caramel baked apples are a super delicious way to end a meal and you won’t miss a normal high carb dessert at all! Printable Recipe: Caramel Baked Apples. I love using […]
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Fall Table Decoration with Ghourds
This fall table DIY project was a special treat for me to do. It features a very special plate that was given to me last Christmas by my daughter, Jess. I love to reuse items to make them into new projects. It makes me feel thrifty and pleases me to get more than one use […]
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Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Perfect for Thanksgiving – Pilgrim Hat Cookies It is such fun to have some treats for the Thanksgiving table that the kiddies will love. These sweet Pilgrim hat cookies are the perfect choice to tempt the little ones (and the young at heart!) this Thanksgiving. They are easy to do and will have them wondering […]
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DIY Candy Corn Autumn Glass Decoration
This is the time of the year that my candy dishes are full of candy corn. Nothing seems to say fall like a dish full of the sweet orange, yellow and white treats. I decided to use the left over Halloween candy on a decoration that would take me closer to Thanksgiving. This candy corn […]