Mason Jar Utensil Holders for July 4th & all Patriotic celebrations are easy & fun to create. Adding to our previous post “Easy Mason Jar BBQ Utensil Holders” this is a quick & so easy way to decorate for 4th of July Festivities! These Mason Jars were already made with the ribbon layers & chalkboard […]
A Collection of Home Decor Ideas & Recipes to make your holidays special (for less)!!
DIY Rose Petal Initial Sign -easy & so inexpensive to make!
This Gorgeous Rose Petal Initial can be created for under $4! Supplies needed: (I got these from The Dollar Tree): Fabric Rose Petals & Foam Board. Also needed: glue gun & glue sticks, exacto or box cutter knife. Using an exacto cutting knife, I cut a large piece of foam core board into the Initial […]
Easy Desk Pad Photo Collage
Perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any occasion! Great for the office or a desk at home. Supplies needed: Clear Desk Pad (found at any office supply stores) Double Sided Tape LOTS OF PICTURES! The Clear Desk Pads do come in several different styles. I used one that is a sleeve style so the […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Taco Salad Bar
A Taco Salad Bar is a a healthy fun meal for your Cinco de Mayo celebration~I cooked some ground turkey with taco seasoning. On the platter I cut up some our favorite toppings to choose from: tomatoes, green onion, beans, olives and fresh avocado sliced. Among the choices for toppings: grated light mexican cheese blend, […]
Easter Bunny Decor
More Bunny Decor pieces of all sizes & in any & every room. Add a touch of spring throughout your home. Celebrate each season with a few simple touches! Just a plain little white bunny, adding a simple bow to match your decor adds a finishing touch. I have had this set of glass eggs […]
The Passover Seder Table
The Passover Table is all about a festive meal & each item on the table symbolizes the spirit of the Jewish Passover Holiday. My table is made up from some special pieces I use every year & some new items for an updated new look. I always use: Sedar Plate, Vase & Elijah’s wine goblet […]
Easter Brunch
We wanted a very casual relaxed Easter brunch. The girls colored eggs with the initial of each of the guests that would be sitting around our table. Inexpensive small pots of hydrangeas from the grocery store. Our traditional foods were served, the overnight egg souffle bake, spiral ham, fruit, asparagus wrapped in prosciutto. Nicki made […]
Best Brisket Recipe: for the Passover Seder or anytime
Brisket is a wonderful traditional main course for the Passover Seder & any other Jewish Holiday meal. The recipe varies in so many ways- you can make it sweeter or spicy, slice thick or thin, serve with veggies or not. I wanted to see if a modern favorite of mine, the crockpot, would be good […]
Matzo Ball Soup Recipe
Matzo Ball Soup Recipe – This recipe can be changed in so many ways so have fun! Here’s my version that I have been making for over 20 years (from my mother’s recipe). Enjoy during the holidays or any time! Double the recipe & freeze several containers! Soup Ingredients: 1 pkg cut up chicken (I […]
Teacher Appreciation Gift – Flower Pot Pen Holder
This project not only decorates the teachers desk- it will keep their pens from getting lost! This is a fast, easy & very affordable project. I bought almost all the supplies at The Dollar Tree. This can also be made in so many ways you can do whatever you like to decorate the pot or […]