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My Mum’s Butterscotch pie with a Torched Meringue Topping
One of my fondest holiday memories, for both Thanksgiving and Christmas, is my mum’s butterscotch pie. The pie is rich and creamy, sweet and mum use to make batches of them every year. My mother had to make extras, or there would be none left after my brother got started on them. Celebrate the Holidays […]
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Best Family Christmas Movies – Must See Xmas Films to Enjoy
Are you a fan of watching Xmas movies over the holidays with family? These are 10 of the Best Family Christmas Movies that we watch in our home year after year. For a long as I can remember, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season is watching all of the Christmas Classics on […]
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I am Thankful for my Mother
Today’s world is full of stress and a lack of time. Sometimes, this causes people to be thoughtless and inconsiderate. One simple remedy for what can often be a rude world is to remind people to use these two words ~ “Thank you.” On their own, those words may not do much, but the more […]
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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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Cyclamens and Christmas Cactus – 2 Favorite Seasonal Plants
Two holiday plants that I love are cyclamens and Christmas cactus. Both of these make fabulous indoor plants and give a lot of color to your decor during the cold winter months. During the festive season, there are many different seasonal plants on offer at most garden centers. They add a lovely touch to your […]
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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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Candy Corn Pretzel Balls
These candy corn pretzel balls are a delicious bite of sweet, salty, creamy fall delight. They are perfect for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Ah yes….fall. My favorite season. There are so many reasons to look forward to fall. The cooler temperatures…all the gorgeous colors in the leaves, pumpkin decorating and oh yes…candy corn! Time to […]
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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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Apple Cake with Caramel Honey Glaze – Perfect for Fall
What do all these have in common: falling leaves, hoodies, carving a pumpkin, corn stalks, decorating, apples? Of course! It’s fall. My favorite time of the year. And what could make it more perfect than this honey apple cake with its delicious caramel honey glaze? It’s a keeper! Make the most of fall by treating […]
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Easy Chicken Fajitas – Recipe for Mealtime in a Hurry
These easy chicken fajitas are super tasty, super easy to prepare and one of my favorite 30 minute meals. This is such a busy time of the year. The summer is over, kids are heading back to school and there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to […]
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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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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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Celebrate the 4th of July with a Patriotic Fruit Flag
Impress your Friends with a Patriotic Fruit Flag. We had friends over for brunch on Sunday, and I wanted to add a festive patriotic accent to our table since the holiday is just a week away. I wanted something that we would eat (I hate wasting food on craft projects unless I plan to serve […]
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15 Money Saving BBQ Tips for a Frugal Summer Barbecue
These 15 money saving BBQ tips will trim the fat on your grocery bill but still make sure that your gatherings are something for your guests to remember. It is finally that time of the year again. Memorial day, the Fourth of July, and Father’s day are just around the corner. This means that the […]
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Gluten Free Coconut and Cheese Cupcakes
These Easter coconut and cheese cupcakes will be a nice finishing touch to your Easter dinner, and the kiddies will love them. My friend Regina, who used to blog at Molly Mel, has been baking up some sweets for the upcoming Easter holiday. Aren’t they cute? Easter is such a fun time for us all. […]
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Salted Codfish – A Brazilian Easter Favorite
Today’s featured recipe comes to us from my friend Regina who used to blog at Molly Mel. Regina regularly submits Brazilian recipes for us to sample, but today she has chosen a Portuguese dish that is often served at Easter time. It is called Bacalhoada, but is more commonly known as Salted Codfish casserole. Salted […]
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Home Made Almond Joy Candy Recipe
You don’t need to make a trip to the grocery store to get an almond joy. This homemade almond joy candy recipe is a cinch to make. One of my favorite candy bars is an almond joy. The recipe couldn’t be more easy. Some times you feel like a nut…sometimes you don’t! Home Made Almond […]
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Brigadeiro – Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles
Today’s featured recipe comes from a friend of mine named Regina who used to blog at Molly Mell. Regina has sent us this recipe for Brigadeiro – Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles. Regina tells me that normally Brigadeiro is a brown chocolate covered with brown chocolate sprinkles, but since Valentine’s day is coming, she decided to […]
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The Garden Charmers Favorite Valentine’s Day Recipes
The Garden Charmers want to share a little love with you today. Valentine’s day love that is. This great group of ladies have a tribe on Facebook where we help to share and promote each others websites. The ladies are very talented in all aspects of DIY, gardening, and cooking ideas. I recently asked them […]