Gift wrapping can be fun and definitely creative! My mom was always a creative at wrapping gifts even in the early lean years. She was not only mom but also mentor for me in so many ways. When I first worked at a high end boutique after college before graduate school, I wrapped a present. … Read More about Gift Wrapping, Fun and Creative
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Pork Chop With Fig Sauce
Pork Chops with fig sauce makes a typical meal extra tasty and will impress your family and guests! My thoughts are turning not only to gift buying but to what to serve the holiday week! Yes, week. Family is coming; it is a winter home based vacation for us all so … Read More about Pork Chop With Fig Sauce
Fort Necessity, A Visit to the Past
Fort Necessity is truly a visit to the past. That’s true of our national battlefields, historical sites and even the national parks. It is only one of several signifcant places to visit in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania that we visited over a day and a half. Our trip was to visit the Frank Lloyd … Read More about Fort Necessity, A Visit to the Past
Sabbath Words…Mornings
Sabbath Words… Mornings reposted from Jan 31, 2015. Still the same in our home, in the mornings. Usually, my husband and I drink our first cup of coffee in our bedroom and share our morning devotions and prayer for the day. Moms and dads, I expect, include prayers for their kids every day and their families … Read More about Sabbath Words…Mornings
Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad has been called retro. However, this recipe had been around for several decades and never seems to go out of style. I originally wrote this during the summer for a summer holiday meal. Truth is, we always have it for Thanksgiving! Yes, Thanksgiving! It’s a salty sweet dish. Salty for … Read More about Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Mad Dash Soup Mix Makes It Quick and Easy!
Mad Dash Broccoli Cheese Soup Mix is a friendly helper in the kitchen on busy chilly days. Okay, it’s not as cute as my toddler helper who made me smile as I was preparing this easy to make favorite, Broccoli Cheese soup for our Friday lunch. Our grandsons were here for the weekend. Honestly, making … Read More about Mad Dash Soup Mix Makes It Quick and Easy!
Over the Hills & Thru the Woods
This song is about going to Grandma’s. That’s me!! Love this holiday that focus for us, on being with family. Over the river, and through the wood,to Grandfather’s house away!We would not stop for doll or top,for ’tis Thanksgiving Day. Our house will be full this Thanksgiving! Five kids, 2 spouses, DIL’s mother, and 4 … Read More about Over the Hills & Thru the Woods
Autumn Meal for Cooler Days
This autumn menu is a wonderfully delicious offering of seasonal flavors. Roasted vegetables, cheesy cauliflower, pork with crisp apples are the main dishes. All baked and warming our kitchen for a cozy feel. This is an updated version. The vegetable dish recipes I provided are classics in our home! Hope you enjoy this updated post … Read More about Autumn Meal for Cooler Days
Little of This and That for Fall
Simple decorations to compliment antique Tibetan buffet with rich carvings. The rich patina of this old wood just stand out with these simple farmhouse accessories. Rich textures work together without overshadowing one another. The oversized bark wreath is just resting against the wall. Simple to do because of … Read More about Little of This and That for Fall
Elevenses for Thanksgiving Morning
what is elevenses? (originally posted 24 November 2014, updated 16 October 2021) I love to read. It is no secret. I like thought provoking and “heavy” reading and I like the entertaining escape reading of cosy mysteries. One mystery series heroine, Daisy who is always ready for a snack, is the curious sort “who falls over bodies” She … Read More about Elevenses for Thanksgiving Morning