Stuff is shrinking. I’m sure you noticed. If you are like me, you have a special recipe or two that begins with a cake mix. Since baking ratios are important, I have a few solutions to these smaller mixes including an easy recipe for a cake mix upsize so you can continue with your old-time favorite desserts.Continue Reading
Hello August Planner
Hello, August! Stay on top of the things that are important to you with this FREE 7-page planner set of printable pages embellished with the sweetest watercolor flamingos and flowers!Continue Reading
Seed Packet Envelopes
Picking up annuals, vegetable and herb plants from the garden center in the spring for garden beds and containers is fun though it can become expensive. But, you have a source for free plants! Just collect those seeds the flowers create and store them in cute little seed packet envelopes over the winter.
Love in a Puff
Could there be anything sweeter than a plant called Love in a Puff? When you see what is inside of the balloon-like seed capsules of this vine, you’ll see what I mean. Continue Reading
Easy Corn Fritters
What is a food you remember from your childhood but haven’t had in ages? Probably something your mom or grandmother made, right? Recently I got a hankering for corn fritters and it just wouldn’t go away.Continue Reading
Greek Panzanella Salad
Looking for a dish that is impressive, easy to prepare and budget friendly? Greek Panzanella salad does all that and is deliciously full of flavor!Continue Reading
Lemon Cake & Cream Cheese Frosting
Oh, boy, is this a tasty dessert! If you like lemon, I think you will love this recipe. Lemon sheet cake is quick and easy. It begins with a box mix and is topped with a yummy cream cheese frosting. Continue Reading
Psalm 19
Have you ever felt it? A time when you saw or heard something that caused you to just silently or out loud, say, “Wow.” A moment when you felt you saw a glimpse of the wonder of God? Psalm 19 is one of the reason our hearts are moved like that.Continue Reading
Big Bend National Park
If you have been thinking about planning a trip to southwest Texas, you won’t want to miss Big Bend National Park, Fort Davis National Park, and the McDonald Observatory.Continue Reading
Bangers and Mash
Bangers and Mash Easy recipe for English bangers and mash with onion gravy. Classic browned sausage links and mashed potatoes. Continue Reading
Shrimp Chowder
Is shrimp chowder really a chowder or is it a soup? Google dictionary defines chowder as a rich soup typically containing fish, clams, or corn with potatoes and onions. This recipe is made with shrimp, corn, potatoes and cheddar cheese but is in a lighter broth making it similar to a soup.Continue Reading
Blackened Tilapia
This tasty recipe makes adding nutritious fish to our diet easy. Blackened tilapia gets its flavor from an herb and spice rub and can be cooked in an iron skillet, grill pan or baked in the oven. Continue Reading
Raspberry Muffins
We love berries and we love muffins. We love them for breakfast, mid-morning or afternoon snack, with a cold glass of milk or with a hot cup of coffee. These very berry raspberry muffins are so good but they can also be made with any berry you like!Continue ReadingCheddar, Bacon, Wheat Germ Quick Bread
If you are having bread make it especially healthy with cheesy cheddar and bacon quick bread by adding nutty and nutritious wheat germ. Continue Reading
Honey Chicken Wings
Have you been looking for a great wing recipe? Give these honey glazed chicken wings a try. They are baked rather than fried making them a little healthier and lots easier to prepare.Continue Reading
Museum of the Bible
If you are planning a trip to our nation’s capital, consider visiting Museum of the Bible. It is an engaging and educational museum, showcasing rare artifacts and giving visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible.Continue Reading