Some people eat breakfast every day and others rarely if ever eat breakfast, but there’s something about Christmas morning with your family that just screams for a fabulous breakfast, but one that won’t stress out the cook because Christmas dinner is yet to come. Give one of these a try this year and see if you think they are Christmas morning worthy. Cinnamon rolls - Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan until it bubbles and add ½ cup of butter to the milk and stir until the butter melts. … [Read more...]
Top 10 Holiday Movies to Watch with Your Kids
December 4, 2012 by
Since the holidays mean that the kids are home from school, what’s better than using that additional time for a little extra family bonding? If you’ve already been ice skating, have read all the Christmas stories, and are at a loss as to what to do next, why not indulge in a family movie night with some classic holiday favorites? Break out the popcorn and the eggnog and cuddle up with the kids to watch some of these holiday classics, and maybe a few new favorites too. Charlie Brown … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving, 5 ways to use Cranberries in Centerpiece
November 19, 2012 by
When cranberries start making an appearance in the grocery store it can only mean one thing: the holidays are upon us! These bright red berries have become a staple of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, but they can do far more than just serve as a delicious side dish. Try utilizing the berries vibrant color to your decorating advantage this Thanksgiving by making one of these five different centerpiece ideas. Tall Vase with Cranberries – Start with a relatively large, clear vase – any … [Read more...]
How to make Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker
November 14, 2012 by
Ice Cream … that cold, rich and creamy dessert that never seems to go out of style. You can use it to top off your warm piece of apple pie, put a dollop on top of your peach crisp, or just enjoy a scoop or two on its own. As the weather gets cold people sometimes shy away from ice cream as their dessert of choice, but often winter is the best time to make homemade ice cream because it’s already cold out. Check out these five ways to make ice cream without an ice cream maker. Snow scream … [Read more...]
GARDENING: 5 Steps to Making a Simple Container Garden
August 31, 2012 by
5 Steps to Making a Simple Container Garden Container gardens work well for people who live in an apartment or those that don’t have room in their yard to grow a garden. However, anyone who wants to add some greenery and a splash of color some place where there isn’t any dirt can still use a container garden. Maybe you’d like to create a welcoming entrance on your front walk. A container garden on either side of the walk creates a beautiful entrance. Follow these simple steps and you … [Read more...]
PARENTS, How to Save Money by Making Your Own Mixes in Bulk
August 29, 2012 by
Nearly everyone accepts a little help from the store when it comes to seasoning mixes, baking mixes and even cake mixes. Take a look at the ingredients of those mixes. Many times they are full of salt and other preservatives that are just not all that good for you and your family. To avoid getting all of the bad stuff, but still having these convenient mixes, you can make your own. Since you are doing the work you are also saving money over buying the mixes from the store. Check out some of … [Read more...]
