When we moved into our new home, there was so much to love about it. One thing I didn't pay attention to, though, until we moved in was the fact that there were only two drawers in the whole kitchen, and one of them was tiny. We figured out how to get most of our utensils into the larger drawer, ... Read More about Homestyles Dolly Madison kitchen island review
Meals Ideas for Smoked Sausage
So I went shopping at Kroger today and they had a great deal on a large package of smoked sausages. I vaguely recalled seeing a smoked sausage recipe I wanted to make, so I picked up a couple of them. Now I have a laaarge quantity of sausages and I need ideas for dinners to make with them! I ... Read More about Meals Ideas for Smoked Sausage
Is a Costco membership worth it?
If you're like me, you've heard all the hype about how great Costco is. We recently moved to a town that has a ton of raving Costco fans, and although my family and I have been team Sam's Club for decades, we joined Costco to see if we liked it as much. In a very short time, I concluded that a ... Read More about Is a Costco membership worth it?
How to sew a fabric pocket tissue holder
I've got (five, currently) different methods for you to sew a quick and easy fabric tissue cover - made for travel size tissue packs - with scraps of fabric from your stash, fat quarters, 10-inch squares, or charm packs. Keep one in your purse so your tissues stay clean and neatly folded, and give ... Read More about How to sew a fabric pocket tissue holder
Zuppa Toscana soup recipe (copycat of Olive Garden’s soup)
Souper-tasty and delicious, this Zuppa Toscana soup recipe makes one of my family's favorite meals EVER. Because we're busy people, I don't generally serve soup as a side. As with the stuffed acorn squash recipe, this is something I serve as a main dish. You could have it with a salad and it ... Read More about Zuppa Toscana soup recipe (copycat of Olive Garden’s soup)
Sausage stuffed acorn squash recipe
This recipe is one of the best reasons to look forward to fall. When acorn squash is in season, it's delicious and usually really budget-friendly too. My favorite (only?) way to use it is to make stuffed squash with sausage. It's an easy recipe but this one will take a little bit of oven time. It ... Read More about Sausage stuffed acorn squash recipe
Things you can sew for your kitchen
Want a quick refresh of your kitchen decor and feeling a little crafty? Here's a whole list of gorgeous sewing projects for your kitchen. A woman cutting my fabric at the hobby store told me she made a new pair of kitchen curtains for every season. What a brilliant idea! With that in mind, I ... Read More about Things you can sew for your kitchen
Is there anything too hard for God?
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27 King James version That is the question. The Bible has the answer. (All KJV unless otherwise noted.) Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched ... Read More about Is there anything too hard for God?
How to sew a pretty, reversible bowl cover for your stand mixer
Learn how to make a reusable, reversible fabric mixing bowl cover for your stand mixer. This simple beginner sewing project is pretty, useful, and totally DIY-able! Materials needed: Links provided to materials will be affiliate links whenever possible. As an Amazon associate, I earn from ... Read More about How to sew a pretty, reversible bowl cover for your stand mixer
How to make homemade play dough
This is the best homemade play dough recipe ever! It's quick and easy to make, and turns out soft and pliable. It even smells like the store-bought kind. Learn how to make it below. This homemade playdough will last a long time too, as long as you keep in an airtight container. (See container ... Read More about How to make homemade play dough