Time for our monthly MAILBOX MONDAY for October 2021. The first Monday of every month you'll see our Mailbox Monday Meme. It will cover the previous month and we invite all of our readers to participate. If you're a blogger, you can participate too by sharing our MEME on your blog. The Mailbox … [Read more...] about Mailbox Monday for October 2021
Kid’s Crafts: Painted Jack-o-Lantern Soup Can Lids
Last weekend we had the grandchildren over for a "crafting with Nanny" play date. During our time together we decided to paint some upcycled soup can lids in a fun Halloween theme. When working with soup can lids you want to use a can opener that unseals the can so that the edges of your lid are … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Painted Jack-o-Lantern Soup Can Lids
Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are most and chewy unlike some of the other recipes I've tried over the years. Often times when you make this type of cookie they become hard as a rock after baking and cooling. Not so with this particular recipe. It will yield approximately 3 dozen cookies, … [Read more...] about Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Color Street 100% Real Nail Polish Strips for the Perfect Manicure at Home
Two decades ago I wasted a lot of money running out for professional manicures and pedicures at a local salon. Back then I was under the assumption that I couldn't grow long nails. Furthermore, I wasn't very talented when it came to painting them. When I say wasted a lot of money...in the … [Read more...] about Color Street 100% Real Nail Polish Strips for the Perfect Manicure at Home
Learning About Nature at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg
Wildwood Park is a nature park located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The park is in the city right beside the Harrisburg Area Community College, HACC. It's open year-round, weather permitting and is FREE to visit. There is one main parking lot and several smaller parking lots, depending on how you … [Read more...] about Learning About Nature at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg
Mom’s Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
My mother spent last weekend with us and while she was here she did all of the cooking! Yes, I got a well-needed break from being in the kitchen. On Saturday my mom made us a batch of her homemade chicken and rice soup for lunch. Even though we enjoyed it for lunch...it would be perfect for a family … [Read more...] about Mom’s Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
Sheila G’s Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle
Okay, am I the last person on earth to try Sheila G's Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle? I bet I'm not, so that's why I'm here to today to tell you all about this deccadent treat! What is brownie brittle? Well, it's thin like a chip but it gives you a rich brownie taste with a cookie crunch. They're … [Read more...] about Sheila G’s Chocolate Chip Brownie Brittle
How to Ripen Fresh Pears with Storage Tips
Did you know that pears don't ripen on the tree? That's right, pears are always picked in an under-ripe state and are left to ripen once picked. If you've ever picked pears or purchased them in an under-ripe state...there's a quick way that you can ripen them at home. Let's talk about … [Read more...] about How to Ripen Fresh Pears with Storage Tips