New Year New "Weight" ~ Clean out your "drawers" and get rid of everything you no longer use or need, you will feel so much lighter!

January 12, 2015

Well it’s too late to get that tax deduction for this years tax year BUT you can start again now for next year! Whether you just need to throw things in the trash, donate or organize your old things, now is the time since it’s cold outside and it’s a new year with a new … More New Year New "Weight" ~ Clean out your "drawers" and get rid of everything you no longer use or need, you will feel so much lighter!

Let it Go

January 10, 2015

“I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” Philippians 3:13 It’s easy to go through life focused on what didn’t work out, who hurt us, or the mistakes we’ve made. “If only I would have finished … More Let it Go

New Year New Cleaners ~ Try these DIY home cleaning products that are easy to make.

January 7, 2015

Homemade hardwood floor cleaner To give hardwood floors a new spring shine, use boiled tea to mop hardwood floors. It imparts a natural, light, fresh scent, plus leaves a brilliant shine. To use: Drop three black tea bags into a bowl or bucket, add boiling water, then dunk a mop head or towel into the … More New Year New Cleaners ~ Try these DIY home cleaning products that are easy to make.

Candy Cane Recipes

December 18, 2014

Candy Cane Dessert Squares ~ Rich chocolate and zingy peppermint — is there a better holiday combo than that?Crust36 (2 cups) chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed1/2 cup Butter, melted3 tablespoons sugarGanache1 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips2/3 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping CreamFilling1 cup powdered sugar2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons peppermint extract1 1/2 … More Candy Cane Recipes

Christmas Cookie Recipes That Dazzle

December 17, 2014

Blondie SticksBundle up fresh blondie bars in warm coats of white and dark chocolate as a sweet way to wish friends a Merry Christmas. Bedazzle them in nuts, toffee, and sprinkles, then stick them on red-and-white sticks for a cute lollipop look.2 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups packed brown sugar3/4 … More Christmas Cookie Recipes That Dazzle

No-Fuss Holiday Buffet

December 12, 2014

Festive Holiday Buffet Make planning a festive get-together simple with this foolproof plan. Here are ideas for a party that flourishes including decorative vases, handmade crafts, no-fuss foods, and more.For a simple party buffet, serve foods that taste great at room temperature, such as herbed popcorn, nuts, fruits and veggies, and a cheese sampler. Make … More No-Fuss Holiday Buffet