Every year I make sure we plant plenty of tomatoes in our backyard garden. We use fresh tomatoes all throughout the summer for salads, sandwiches, salsas, sliced & tossed on top of pizza, on burgers, etc. I like to preserve at least half of our harvest by making homemade tomato sauce and/or … [Read more...] about Home Canning Seasoned Tomato Sauce with Recipe and Tips
Keeping My Home Smelling Like Summer with Febreze Air Hawaiian Aloha Spray
It's no secret that I'm a neat and clean freak. I like to keep my home sparkling clean and organized. I'm also a big fan of summer. Matter of fact, it's my favorite time of the year. If I had my way summer would last for all 12 months of the year. Okay, I know it's not possible but I can keep my … [Read more...] about Keeping My Home Smelling Like Summer with Febreze Air Hawaiian Aloha Spray
Weekend Getaway to the Beach in Wildwood Crest
We love to travel and do so as often that we can. We're fortunate that we only live 4 hours from the south Jersey coast. In my honest opinion...the best beaches are found in South Jersey ~ Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood and Cape May. Several weeks ago we took a last minute trip down to Wildwood … [Read more...] about Weekend Getaway to the Beach in Wildwood Crest
Cucumber Slices Topped with Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
Hubby and I have been trying to eat healthier the past 2 months and last month we started making these delicious cucumber slices topped with cheese and cherry tomatoes. We've had a great crop of cucumbers and tomatoes from our backyard garden this year, and this was an easy way to use some of those … [Read more...] about Cucumber Slices Topped with Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
Tupperware Spice and Herb Containers
I like growing, harvesting, and preserving my own herbs and spices. After drying them out & preserving them I like to store them in the Tupperware Spice and Herb Containers. I purchased my set from Amazon and use them all of the time! * This post contains affiliate links. Product personally … [Read more...] about Tupperware Spice and Herb Containers
Second-Hand Store Coastal Beach Home Decor Finds!
I enjoy visiting flea markets, yard sales, second-hand stores, antique shops, etc. when we travel. It's always fun to find a hidden treasure at a bargain basement price! Especially if that hidden treasure is brand new, never used!!! I love finding those type's of deals. Last month we took a … [Read more...] about Second-Hand Store Coastal Beach Home Decor Finds!
Hand-Painted Cupcake with Sprinkles Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
These hand-painted cupcakes with sprinkles seashell refrigerator magnets are really easy to make. All you need are a few scallop seashells, painting supplies and magnets. You can whip up an entire bakery of them in no time at all. They would be cute used as party favors at a little girl's birthday … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Cupcake with Sprinkles Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
Home Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe
Last month we came across a bargain buy on fresh strawberries at our local farmer's market that we couldn't resist. We bought 4 pounds of strawberries and used half of them to make this delicious homemade jam. While at the market we picked up 4 stalks of Rhubarb at a good price too. * This post … [Read more...] about Home Canning Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe