Peach Jam is my favorite flavor when it comes to homemade jam. I enjoy it slathered on my breakfast toast, waffles, toasted bagels, spread onto a piece of French bread, spread between the layers of a cake, a cupcake filling, and more! You can even stir a few spoonfuls into your favorite vanilla … [Read more...] about Home Canning Peach Jam Recipe
Recycling Old Christmas Tree Ornaments into New Refrigerator Magnets
Now that Christmas is over I have been going through several boxes of old Christmas tree ornaments that we've had for years. When I say years...try decades! I haven't used them for a long time and was going to throw them out. Instead...I decided to box some of them up to donate and others we'll be … [Read more...] about Recycling Old Christmas Tree Ornaments into New Refrigerator Magnets
Create Gorgeous Artwork for Your Home with Diamond Art Kits
I've been heavily into arts and crafts for the past 40 years. Matter of fact, I've shared hundreds of different projects that I've made here on the blog. Over the years I've learned that the TCC blog readers love craft projects that are unique and easy-to-make. They're tired of seeing the same old, … [Read more...] about Create Gorgeous Artwork for Your Home with Diamond Art Kits
Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thirty years ago my mother-in-law shared with me her recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. At the time that she gave me the recipe she explained to me that my husband (her son) was not a big fan of eating cookies. However, he would eat these cookies by the dozen and we're a favorite of his when … [Read more...] about Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2019
We wanted to take a few minutes today to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Today is a day that we all need to remember the REAL REASON for the season. We started off our day by attending Sunrise Mass and then a small family breakfast. We will be hosting a family … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2019
Our Family’s Christmas Eve Traditions
Christmas Eve is finally here and many of us have been getting things ready for the holiday over the past few weeks. My holiday preparations start immediately after Thanksgiving and for the most part are done a few days before Christmas. I love the Christmas holiday so I'm always excited to plan … [Read more...] about Our Family’s Christmas Eve Traditions
Chewy Chocolate Crumble Cookies Recipe
Every year during the holiday cookie baking season I like to make a batch of these homemade Chewy Chocolate Crumble Cookies. Everyone in my family loves them! Sometimes I'll double the recipe ingredients and make a batch to freeze for later use. Yes, they freeze well and will keep for up to 2 … [Read more...] about Chewy Chocolate Crumble Cookies Recipe
Pure and Natural Honey Sticks from Homestead Honey
Honey is nature's answer to an all-natural sweetener. It can be enjoyed on its own, used as a natural sweetener in your favorite beverage, or as an ingredient in some of your recipes. It's also an important ingredient in many natural bath, body and skincare products. Plus, its great at helping to … [Read more...] about Pure and Natural Honey Sticks from Homestead Honey