Happiness is the sun shining and digging in the dirt! The sun is warm and the cool breeze is welcome on this lovely summery day. We had a bunch of weeds to pick before we could finish planting the dill and carrots. In our backyard, we planted 2 more rhubarb plants (Canada Red and Strawberry…
Month: May 2021
Easy DIY Coffee Sign – “A Day Without Coffee”
Using a silk screen transfer, couldn’t be easier to create an easy DIY coffee sign that you can make and display in your kitchen within a few hours!
How to Build a Simple Garden Box
We made these quick and easy garden boxes on the weekend and they are so simple to do, even kids can make them! Originally, my daughters decided that they wanted to have their very own mini garden plot where they could plant their own goodies, weed, water and look after it by themselves and then…
5 Quick and Delicious Snacks
We like a variety of snacks that are quick and easy to prepare when you are hungry, yet still delicious, and can be made by kids of all ages! We are always on the lookout for tasty snacks that can be enjoyed at a picnic, in the afternoon (especially after working hard) when something delicious…
Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Buns
I love baking breads of all sorts. Sweet breads, savory and plain — they are all wonderful — but nothing beats a homemade cinnamon bun. The smell of warm cinnamon sugar fills the kitchen. The cinnamon bread baking fills the air and the pitter-patter of feet brings the family to the kitchen, hardly waiting to…
Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf
Like many of us, I grew up eating meatloaf. It was always served with mashed potatoes and vegetables, primarily because it was an affordable way to feed a hungry family. Through the years, I have changed the way I make meatloaf and make a variety of them like cheeseburger meatloaf stuffed with crispy bacon, cheese…
Welcome to Our 2021 Garden
Welcome to the 2021 gardening season!! We have our garden plot once again in the community garden and we are ready to plant a variety of vegetables to enjoy this summer as well as to preserve for the upcoming winter. We are so excited to get back gardening — it really is therapeutic and wonderful…
Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies
It’s National Chocolate Chip Day so why not celebrate with a delicious double chocolate pudding cookie! The chocolate chips gives an extra boost of chocolate and sweetness while the pudding in this cookie creates a moist cookie that is fudge-like. This chocolate chip cookie is perfect for any chocolate lover! We opted for chocolate pudding…
