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My “go-to” recipes for cooking outside (bonfires, tailgating, camping, etc.)

September 9, 2017 2 Comments

We tend to think of summer time as prime grilling time, but as we transition into fall we are still cooking outside, right?  It’s time for tailgate parties, and for those of us who live along the coast, we can still have beach bonfires, and we always try to take a few fall camping trips, […]

Filed Under: camping, recipes, Round-Ups

DIY wine cork crafts.

July 30, 2017 5 Comments

When you’re a wine lover like I am, you tend to have an abundant supply of wine corks.  Crafting  and decorating with them are still quite popular, and here are some fabulous examples of all you can do with them. This post contains affiliate links. Gather your loose wine corks, or purchase some online in […]

Filed Under: corks, Crafts, Round-Ups

Easy and delicious Cinco de Mayo Menu

May 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Easy and delicious Cinco de Mayo menu with recipes

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just a fan of Mexican food (or it happens to be Taco Tuesday at your house) here’s a quick and easy collection of Mexican food recipes. Start off with some easy chips and homemade salsa. 3 minutes and a food processor and you’re good to go! Another great […]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Food, recipes, Round-Ups

20+ Fall Apple Projects & Recipes

October 12, 2015 Leave a Comment

Now that fall is here, you know what that means…apples! Apples just scream fall like none other, and I have put together 20+ Fall Apple Projects & Recipes! This is the perfect way to get into fall mode! Crafts & Projects 3D Apple Magnets by Create. Craft. Love DIY Faux Candy Apples by House of […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, food, recipes, Round-Ups

65 Valentine’s Day Ideas

January 27, 2015 Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re in need of a little inspiration, you’re in the right place! There are more than 65 Valentine crafts, recipes, tutorials and Valentine’s Day printables here today! (Oh, and if you’re a chocolate lover, here are 5 of the best chocolatiers in Los Angeles…  you can […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, Round-Ups, Valentine's Day

More than 30 edible gift ideas.

November 15, 2013 2 Comments

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Holiday time! Time to start baking and cooking and sharing some holiday treats with your friends and neighbors. These look delish!

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, recipes, Round-Ups

60+ Handmade Gifts – Ideas and tutorials.

November 7, 2013 3 Comments

It’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping.  In fact, I tend to shop all year long and just squirrel gifts away in my Gift Closet.  However, there is nothing quite as special as a handmade gift, and a few friends of mine have put together a great collection of handmade gifts for adults […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holidays, Round-Ups

2013 Halloween ideas and projects.

October 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween!  I am very much looking forward to taking my little Trick-or-Treat-er out this evening and am making preparations for that.  Today I thought I’d share a quick summary of the Halloween projects, decor and craft ideas that I put together this month. I love Halloween and so enjoyed making things and decorating for […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Round-Ups

40+ Fall Recipes

October 3, 2013 Leave a Comment

If fall puts you in the mood for yummy food, you are in the right place today. Spicy baked goods… savory, hearty dinners… all guaranteed to put you in a fall frame of mind! These all look so delish! Happy cooking!  

Filed Under: recipes, Round-Ups

DIY wine bottle crafts.

August 22, 2013 10 Comments

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I tend to have a lot of empty wine bottles around the house (Don’t you judge!) So, I thought I’d share some great ideas for upcycling and re-purposing those empties…. DIY Wine Bottle Crafts.

Filed Under: Crafts, etched glass, Glass, Round-Ups

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