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When you think of the holidays, what’s the first food you think of? Turkey? Shortbread? Candy canes? All of those hold true, but my first thought is always of cranberries. Nothing says holidays like cranberries! It’s not just the recipes – even the look of them is just so festive. I adore the smell of […]
I know, I know. It seems to be all about the pumpkin spice these days but really, the very first thing I have always done every fall with my family (and with my students when I was a teacher) was to go apple picking! It was always one of those days with a hint of […]
Everywhere I turn these days there’s another pumpkin spice recipe of some sort. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am a big fan of all things fall and fall foods, and that includes pumpkin. Well, it includes pumpkin except for pumpkin pie. I just cannot do pumpkin pie. It’s a texture thing. Anyway, I digress. […]
Setting your table for a holiday celebration doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little thinking ahead and a few simple tips, you can create something beautiful. First impressions have a lasting effect, even when it comes to setting your holiday table. Though the star of the show is undoubtedly dinner with family and friends, […]
I just love the Fall! The cooler air, all the pumpkin and apple recipes, and of course, HALLOWEEN! Tracy at Having Fun Saving made these adorable Fall Mason Jars to celebrate the season! I love that you can make these in just minutes, and it’s really affordable! Isn’t just about everything in Mason jars adorable?? […]
I just love the fall, don’t you? That crisp feeling in the air, the leaves changing to beautiful colors, and everyone getting all warm and cozy….it’s delightful. Of course, there are so many fun fall activities to choose from too! We go apple picking, head out to the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, and […]
Well, here we are again at the start of a new week and another Menu Plan Monday. And I need this week to be a super easy one. I spent Friday – well at least several hours on Friday – at the Urgent Care Center. They ran a whole battery of tests, thinking that I […]
Disclosure: I’ve always been very passionate about saving our planet and the creatures that live on it. This blog post on Planting a Bee Friendly Garden is sponsored by Honey Nut Cheerios and the Bring Back the Bees Campaign. I have received compensation in exchange for it but as always, will give you my honest […]
If you are looking for a good way to save money this year, starting a vegetable garden is a step in the right direction. Worried because you are a beginner? No worries! It doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’re not sure how to start a vegetable garden, just read on. Planting as little as […]
Disclosure: This post on Gardening Tips for Beginners contains affiliate links. Exercise, relaxation, and fresh air are all fantastic rewards you can receive from gardening. If this is your first time, planting and even designing your first garden can feel like a daunting task. Thankfully though, there are a lot of helpful gardening tips for […]
