Nothing like a Farmer’s Market to give some inspiration to make a new Patriotic Dessert for July 4th, using these gorgeous Berries- Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave. After melted, stir in red sugar (the kind you would sprinkle on sugar cookies). It looks so pretty mixed into the white chocolate! Dip the Strawberries, […]
Archives for June 2014
DIY – Half Wine Barrel Beverage Tub, adding wheels
Bought these half barrels in Napa a few years ago & love them for outdoor parties! They are great beverage holders (cans & bottles)! Ray, our trusted handyman, took on the project to put wheels on. Just adding wheels directly to the bottom of the barrel is not an option because the wood panels can […]
Wine Barrel Beverage Tub – outdoor parties
Half Wine Barrels are great as planters but here’s another option- As beverage tubs for backyard parties. I bought 4 half wine barrels in Napa a few years ago & love the way they look filled with the cans & bottles. Can’t get to Napa? There are some great online options to compare Half Wine […]
Guest Post on Maybe She Made It
Which material did we choose? What did we make?? Go check it out at Mabeyshemadeit.com where we are guest posting today! Can’t or don’t like to sew? No problem because this is NO-Sew and super easy to make ….. (go see what it is)
Kid’s Summer Activities: English Muffin Pizzas & Play time
Kid’s Summer Activities: English Muffin Pizzas & Play Time -Need some awesome ideas to keep your kids busy this summer? Here’s an activity that makes meal time fun & creative! This is perfect for lunch or dinner time… Outdoors or indoors… And great for all ages!! You can use paper plates for a quick & […]
Summer Home Decor
Just adding a few simple touches can bring a little summer into your home. Our favorites: sand, seashells, starfish & coral pieces. Reuse glass containers all year round & change what you fill inside with items from the different seasons. Now, filled with sand & shells~ reminds us of our many family summers at the […]
Wine Bottle Plant Waterer –
Those watering globes were not working for me. They’re too small & a total pain to clear the soil, from the narrow neck, when you need to refill with more water. A wine bottle, decorated or not is a great way to self water. I went on a 4 day trip & came back to […]
Quick BBQ Kabobs
Quick & Easy BBQ Kabobs Dinner~ When life gets busy which is most of the time, this is one of our super, easy to make dinners. It’s what we call “homemade fast food” and it’s perfect for a summer weeknight family dinner. Items needed: metal or wooden skewers, 1 package of Aidells Chicken Meatballs, Yoshida’s Original […]
Easy to Decorate Votive Candles – for 4th of July
Redecorating & reusing votive glasses can save money & storage space. Using easy to apply craft supplies, purchased (on clearance) at a local craft store, you can create a variety of decorated votive glasses that are perfect for July 4th. In the photos with the votives are some glade candles purchased on clearance. When finished, they […]
Easy Way to Clean Votive Candle Holders
No need to melt the wax, no need to cut it into pieces with a utensil….this way is the easiest way & involves so little work – Place votive holders in the freezer for a couple of hours. Remove when frozen & place votive glasses upside down on a dishtowel. Holding the glass, gently tap […]