Hi, Reader, …and we started using it in our kitchen for just the two of us, too! I always love learning new kitchen tricks - even after all these years in the kitchen! Here are today’s homemaking "picks" — from bacon tricks to healing from surgery to the frosting trick my mother in law taught me. 🥓 Bacon in the Oven Forget grease splatters and juggling a frying pan. This camp kitchen method changed everything — and works just as well whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just a couple of...
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Hi, Reader, ...and boy do I love a fun gift exchange game! Today’s picks are all about fun,flavor, and freezer-friendly bakes to help you stay ready for guests, picnics, and start drawing names for that gift exchange game! 🍓 Strawberry Bread Recipe This one’s a cozy favorite around here. It’s moist, sweet, and the perfect loaf to have tucked away in the freezer when overnight guests arrive. 👉 Get the Strawberry Bread recipe 🎁 5 Inexpensive & HILARIOUS Gift Exchange Games If your holiday...
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Hi, Reader, …Her shelves would slowly fill, jar by jar, with things she had grown herself — and that pantry felt like a treasure chest by the end of summer. Today I’ve got something for your kitchen, your next bridal shower, and your Christmas-in-July crafting stash! 🫙 The Basic Canning Supplies You Need to Make Jam If you’ve ever been curious about home canning, jam is a great place to start. Here’s a list of the essentials to get you going. (No giant garden required!) 👉 Canning Supplies...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader, …It was from a friend, still warm and smelling like cinnamon and icing. It felt like such a special gift — and it quickly became a tradition in our house. This is a recipe you’ll want to pin, whether you’re prepping for Christmas morning or just planning a cozy brunch with friends. 🌶️ Classic Chili — Comfort Food for Rainy Days, Hot Days… or the Campfire! Chili is always a good idea — whether you're cooking indoors or outside over the fire. Make it ahead and freeze it,...
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Hello, Reader, …We were living in a beautiful rental house in the country, and my husband was working the night shift at a sawmill. One quiet evening, I got out my mom’s old cookbook and decided I was going to tackle making a lemon meringue pie. I read those directions like my life depended on it — and guess what? It turned out! Today’s recipe is that same classic version, and it’s still a favorite. 🍋 Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie If you’ve been scared of meringue, don’t be! This recipe...
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Hello, Reader, …I was at my neighbor Nancy’s house, and I thought it was so fun to whip it up with a hand mixer! What I know now, though? Homemade pudding — made in the microwave! — is even easier than the boxed kind… and way yummier. If you’ve never tried it before, today’s your day! 🍮 How to Make Homemade Pudding in the Microwave This is one of those cozy, old-fashioned comfort desserts that feels special but takes just minutes. You’ll wonder why you ever bought boxed! 👉 Grab the pudding...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello, Reader, ..My husband puts up with them for me — and he even helped me come up with ideas for today’s Christmas in July party game! We had a hoot putting it together, and it’s perfect if you’re planning a little holiday fun with family or friends (or just need a laugh while watching reruns this month!). 🎄 🎉 Christmas Party Game for Hallmark Movie Fans It’s lighthearted, silly, and just might be the hit of your next gathering. And yes, Hallmark is playing Christmas movies all July long —...
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Hello, Reader, ...in magazines! I STILL love to flip through the pages for decorating inspiration — any time of the year! 💚 Today’s Christmas in July idea came straight from one of those old magazine moments. Someone else’s clever bookcase styling caught my eye — and I just had to try it myself. 🎄 A Copycat Christmas Bookcase (with a twist!) I added my own spin, and the result turned out so fun and festive. If you love simple, budget-friendly decor ideas that make a big impact, take a peek: 👉...
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Hello, Reader, ...how different and unique the townhouses in our complex are! I love any chance I can get to peek inside and see what others have done to make their house a home. One of my neighbors recently renovated and moved her laundry room into the garage — and it’s adorable! Goes to show that with a little creativity, you can make almost any odd setup work beautifully. Today’s picks are all about making the most of the space and season you’re in — and adding a bit of joy along the way:...
10 days ago • 1 min read