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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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Festive Ice Skates Door Swag
This project for a festive ice skates door swag dresses up my entry for the holidays and has a country feel to it that I love. We changed our front door this summer, and now have an oval glass panel on the front entry. The shape means that I no longer use round wreaths for […]
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Funfetti Peppermint Chocolate Truffles – New Christmas Sweet Treat
These Funfetti peppermint chocolate truffles are my latest addition to a growing batch of truffle recipes. Truffles are as much a part of my holiday traditions as decorating a tree is. I love to make all kinds of these bite sized Christmas treats. They are fun to make, and look so great on a holiday […]
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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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Copycat Oven Baked Southern Fried Chicken
This copycat oven fried chicken recipe, has a great flavor from a super mix of spices, but have cut way back on both calories and fat by cooking it in the oven instead of deep frying it. It reminds me of my favorite KFC chicken. I love all types of copycat recipes. It is fun […]
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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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Mild Italian Sausage with Drunken Noodles
I’m in the mood for something special tonight and also want to treat my husband. He’s very fond of Italian sausages and pasta and loves them any way that I cook them for him. Tonight, I decided on a mild Italian Sausage with drunken noodles. Alright, I confess. Maybe I am in the mood for […]
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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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Honey Garlic Dijon Chicken – Easy Chicken 30 Minuate Recipe
Today is a day when nothing short of a OMG sauce will do, and this honey garlic Dijon chicken has just that. There are many days when clean eating is my middle name. But when the fall weather sets in, all that seems to change. Pretty funny how my waist line seems to grow with […]
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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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Spicy Szechuan Garlic Pepper Pork Stir Fry
This delicious garlic pepper pork stir fry has all the flavor of your favorite take away pork stir fry. But made in your kitchen, with love in 25 minutes. Why go out? Can we say sweet? Can we say spicy? What a great combination! I don’t normally care for spicy dishes but when you quiet […]
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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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Ideas for Decorating a Sun Room
If you read my blog often, you will know that I have a bit of a passion for garden beds. I have 11 of them all around my home. Some of my favorite ones are in my back yard, but the south facing exposure makes our deck a hot place to admire them. This is […]
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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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Reading Corner Makeover – A Place to Relax
My reading corner makeover gives me the perfect spot to have a cup of tea and relax with my favorite gardening magazine. I have a corner of my family room that is a great place to sit and read, but it is sorely in need of a facelift. It has a really pretty chair but […]
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Tuscan Inspired Tomato Basil Chicken
This Tuscan inspired tomato basil chicken with a buttery sauce features a few leaves of the last of my summertime basil, and the delightful aroma of freshly minced garlic. May I introduce you to new favorite way to eat chicken? Oh my, oh yes, that is how I want my chicken, thank you very much! […]
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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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8 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Happy
Keeping your dog happy is one of life’s little pleasures, for me. I mean, how hard is it to do things for someone you love so much? Our family members are huge animal lovers. We have had so many furry friends that have become a part of our family over the years – count ’em […]
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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 […]