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5 Lists to Make for Fall

I realize it's still August, but school has started for many and the weather seems like Fall to me! So forgive me for this chilly post! We've had such a cool/cold summer. I wonder if that means we'll have an early winter? Gotta get things done before the snow falls! Fall brings more items to our calendars and the holidays seem to be just around … [Read more...]

Easy Ideas for a Fun Fourth of July Celebration

I love something on my front door to set the mood for a Fourth of July party. Here's a great-looking wreath that costs just a couple of dollars. Cheap chic at its best! Use a wreath form from the craft store or get a length of foam pipe insulation at the hardware store for about a dollar. Duct tape the ends together to make a wreath form. You … [Read more...]

Lemon Apple Cole Slaw: Money-Saving Side Dish

We love slaw as a side for fish, barbeque, and sandwiches. This fresh-tasting slaw is great for family meals and it's nice enough for casual entertaining. A nice bonus is that it's very inexpensive. Mmmm . . . slaw with baked beans goes with so many foods.It makes about 5-6 cups of slaw, depending on how big the cabbage is. The recipe says it … [Read more...]

Super Easy Bananas Foster Dessert

I love how quickly this dessert goes together. It's inexpensive also, but always impresses. Back in my dating days, I used to go to a very trendy restaurant in St. Louis called Cyrano's. It had almost a 50's beatnik coffee house atmosphere as it was in a basement, the walls were all old exposed brick, exposed pipes, and lighting was mostly by … [Read more...]

The Best Zucchini Bread Ever Is Called Mom’s

Is your house overflowing with zucchini from your garden? Here's the #1 recipe on AllRecipes for delicious sweet zucchini bread. It's called Mom's Zucchini Bread and has been #1 for several years.From the reviews:"This is my MASTER zucchini recipe. No need to look further. I've tried 3 recipes from this site, and this one is the BEST. I do half … [Read more...]

Ultimate Blueberry Muffins

These could very well be the Ultimate Blueberry Muffins. If you know someone who loves blueberry muffins, make these for them & they will not forget! Use fresh blueberries--the muffins will not be nearly as good if you use frozen berries. One reviewer says you can use other fresh fruit & the muffins are very good. Be sure to double the recipe … [Read more...]

A Fresh Take on 7 Layer Taco Dip

Here's a fresh take on an old favorite: top a 7 layer taco dip with chopped lettuce and vegetables. It's almost like a salad on top of dip. That's the version pictured here, but you can make this any way you like.Take a look at the photos with the linked recipe. Some just look more appetizing than others! I like the version with the cardinal … [Read more...]