Christmas in July Gingerbread Ornament

Welcome to the Monthly Creative Craft Blog Hop A big thanks to Sara from Birdz of a Feather for hosting! Today we’re going to have fun with a little Christmas in July Now is a great time to get a head start on Christmas crafts, decorations and gifts before things get too crazy later in … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Galentine Cups & Mugs

  It’s fun to give special people in your life a little treat, Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day is the perfect occasion!         Fill a mug or teacup with a few Valentine treats It’s like a mini gift basket, as fun to make and give, as it is to get!     … Continue reading

Creations, Crochet Fingerless Gloves

  I love to have a crochet or needlepoint project in the works When I started seeing fingerless gloves all over the place I couldn’t wait to try making them!         I made a pair for DD and CC for Christmas         These are great because they keep your … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Gingerbread “Man” Basket

My very favorite gift to give is a basket full of goodies, it’s fun to shop for the fillers, and it’s a one size fits all!   I needed a birthday gift for a very special guy I decided to visit my favorite HomeGoods to see what I could come up with…     The … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Holiday Jars

This little gift will bring a smile to anyone’s face Perfect for neighbors, friends, or that impossible to buy for person on your list I got all the goodies at Target except for the Peppermint Spoons which I ordered here Peppermint Mocha and Vanilla instant latte packets, mini peppermint bark candies, mini gingerbread men cookies, … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Cranberry Mustard

Whip up some fresh Cranberry Mustard to give your holiday table some extra pizazz~ I found this recipe in the November issue of Food Network Magazine* [50 things to make with cranberries] Bring fresh cranberries, honey and water to a boil and then simmer until berries pop Add mustard and hit with immersion blender [or … Continue reading

Creations, Weathered Flower Pot

This wacky winter has everyone on edge, so when our temperatures climbed into the 60s recently, naturally the first thing that popped into my head was, “I’ve got to spray paint something!!” The only thing I could find was an old terra cotta flower pot in the garage In my wild excitement I forgot to take … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Peppermint Snowballs

Presents are wrapped and stacked in a pile, ready to be delivered in just a little while~ Jingle bells and Merry Jolly, lots of treats and bright red holly All are signs that Christmas is near, and if there’s a bunch of candy canes, Christmas is here! Peppermint Snowballs piled on a plate and a bowl … Continue reading

Gifts from the Kitchen, Bacon Jam

Have you heard about BACON JAM?  I first heard about it several years ago on the Food Network show “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” I was intrigued and checked out the location info on the website and ordered a jar from Skillet  a little food operation in Seattle, Washington. This started out as a … Continue reading

Take out Tuesday, Bolognese Sauce

Happy Mardi Gras Y’all! I hope you are enjoying some King Cake today! Check out my recipe for the cake, it’s so easy to make!  We are dining on some Pasta Bolognese which might not be traditional but it sure is good! This Bolognese Sauce recipe is adapted from Tyler Florence from the Food Network.  … Continue reading