Sit and Stay A While
A look into painting the plaster walls inside my 1890 Victorian! I thought I’d get a little more personal with you, and show you some of the DIY stuff we are working on. Before we had our roof and box gutters fixed, we had some serious leaks. So, needless to say, some of our plaster we had fixed prior to… Read More
This article will help you set up your own home bar by detailing the home bar essentials equipment you will need! Start entertaining and become your own mixology host or hostess! When we went on our Disney cruise, we took a mixology class, and I was HOOKED! It is just so much fun to make your own drinks! It also… Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Meal Planning teaches you the basics of meal planning. Learn how to plan your weekly family dinners easy and simply with these tips and tricks. These strategies make meal planning easy! Meal planning can seem daunting, especially for a family that’s always busy and running in different directions. If you have never done a meal plan… Read More
I’ll be the first to admit that when we bought my 1890 Victorian home, I was a little naive to the cost and the work. Sometimes, I regret the purchase, other times I’m so glad we purchased it. We bought it at an absolute auction. The flaws of the house were covered, hidden in 1970s shag carpeting, wood paneling, and… Read More
This post will teach you how to properly roast fresh asparagus for the best, delicious side dish! Growing up in Eastern Kentucky, we always had a big garden. Fresh vegetables were always abundant. We have enough corn stalks to play hide and seek in, a strawberry patch that anyone would be jealous of, and tomatoes that make the best fried… Read More
Today, I’m thinking about life skills kids need before they are teenagers!! I was listening to a newly discovered podcast last night, Welcome Home. (Highly recommend it if you like to chit chat about basic housekeeping, home improvement, parenting, and just the everyday stuff!!) They had an episode about the question “What do you mean you don’t know how…??” It… Read More
Father’s day is coming!!! You want to be sure to let dad know how special he is with a perfect and unique gift!! These gift ideas for Father’s Day are sure to be a hit with your loved one! This list is sure to help you find the best gift for your dad (or grandpa or father figure), even those… Read More
These delicious sausage cream cheese crescent pinwheels are surprisingly easy to make and only take 3 ingredients! They are a hit at holiday parties and pot lucks! I usually make these around Christmas time to take to parties. But, during this pandemic, I had some cream cheese and crescent rolls I didn’t want to expire. And I was wanting something… Read More
This recipe for chicken pot pie uses canned chunk chicken, so it’s a great meal to keep pantry items in stock for! It is easy, and delicious! Family meals are important. I try to make things the whole family enjoys, particularly my son! I found this recipe for chicken pot pie using canned chicken on a blog I used to… Read More
What does an egg wash do and why do you need to use it? An egg wash is simply an egg that is mixed with a little liquid to be brushed onto various pastries. You can use the egg wash to seal edges (like when making won-tons), add shine, or brown up your baked goods. Do you ever see those… Read More
