Strawberry Shortcake

June 14, 2013 by 10 Comments

It’s strawberry season and I love preparing strawberry desserts such as this strawberry shortcake.  So yummy and creamy you can’t just eat one helping.  I made this recipe on the lighter side, using light cream cheese and light cool whip.This recipe was given to me …continue reading

A Bird Nest and a Thrifty Find

June 12, 2013 by 11 Comments

During one of the storms a while back our honeysuckle vine was severely damaged and hubby cut it down.  He found a sweet little bird nest tucked in the vine and one egg on the ground…so sad that mama bird lost her home in the …continue reading

A Virtual Picnic

June 10, 2013 by 7 Comments

It’s summer time so please join me for a fun virtual picnic… via We are traveling on a country road in Northern Germany where the fields are filled with Raps ( Canola), blue skies and lush green trees grace the hilly country side.  (I like …continue reading

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

June 9, 2013 by 14 Comments

I made this wonderful pasta salad the other day and thought I would share the recipe with you.  This is a very flavorful pasta salad, super easy to make and a hit at get togethers and cook outs!  I quickly grabbed my camera and took a …continue reading

Taking it easy….

June 1, 2013 by 8 Comments

How are you sweet friends?  Can you believe it is June already?  What are your plans for this summer?  We’ll be staying close to home, I’m hoping our grands will have a chance to visit.  Hubby and I are planning to take our vacation in …continue reading

Memorial Day 2013

May 27, 2013 by 2 Comments

MEMORIAL DAY source REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED AND GAVE THEIR ALL THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

Tropical Fruit Salad

May 26, 2013 by 3 Comments

Fruit Salad is the perfect summer dessert,  it tastes good anytime, really. I love using fruit salad as a topping for a slice of pound cake or angel food cake, so yummy!  The recipe I’m about to share is a “Taste of Home” recipe…it sounded …continue reading

Get your Grill Ready

May 24, 2013 by 2 Comments

With the Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner it’s time to get some housekeeping done out on the patio.  That does include the grill. Here are some hints from “Heloise” on how to get your grill in shape for summer. Remove all grates, clean …continue reading

Cheerful Dr.Pepper Crate

May 22, 2013 by 14 Comments

Hi there bloggy friends!  It’s been over a week since I’ve talked to you last…my goodness!  Time just got away from me and I must say I have very little accomplished. I think having too many projects going on all at once can sometimes be …continue reading

Flower Arrangement

May 15, 2013 by 10 Comments

Hi sweet friends, I hope your week is going well – it’s been a while since my last visit with you. After my last out-of town trip I felt a little under the weather and my inspiration tank was running low. I’m doing a lot …continue reading

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