Last week I had to whip up a batch of homemade banana muffins but didn't have the time to make them fully from scratch. Instead, I decided to use a cheater recipe to make them. Once done, you couldn't tell that they were made from a cheater recipe and were actually quite good! Matter of … [Read more...] about Cake Mix Banana Muffins Recipe
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Hurricane Sandy – Please Stay Safe!
As some of you know, I live on the east coast and for the past 3 days...we have been preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. For us, it has been a big ordeal as we have 3 properties to prepare. Our summer home (condo) sits right on the beach in North Wildwood, New Jersey so our handyman has … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy – Please Stay Safe!
Mixing up the Traditional Tuna Salad & Chicken Salad Recipes
We love making a wide variety of tuna salad and chicken salad recipes, and often times, we will enjoy one or the other about once a week and usually as a weekday lunch. To mix up the traditional tuna salad or chicken salad for our sandwiches, I will toss in some chopped olives, minced garlic, … [Read more...] about Mixing up the Traditional Tuna Salad & Chicken Salad Recipes
5 Safety Tips for Carving Pumpkins to Make Jack ‘O Lanterns
Carving pumpkins to turn them into Jack 'O Lanterns is a fun family activity. It's a great way for families to spend time together and then you use your artistic creations to decorate for Halloween. Designs can be simple, moderately done or extremely elegant. Heck, there are communities across the … [Read more...] about 5 Safety Tips for Carving Pumpkins to Make Jack ‘O Lanterns
Spookylicious Neighborhood Halloween Yard Art
Last week my hubby and I took our 3 1/2 year old little grand daughter for a drive around the neighborhood so that Princess Gia could see some of the Spookylicious Halloween Yard Art. Here in our area, all of the neighbors go "way out" on spooking up their front and back yards. Well, after … [Read more...] about Spookylicious Neighborhood Halloween Yard Art
Halloween: Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Every year when Halloween rolls around the topic of ghosts seems to pop up. I guess a lot of people just naturally think about them during this "spooky" time of the year. Regarding ghosts...I personally don't know if I believe in them or not. I do know that just the subject of them creeps me … [Read more...] about Halloween: Do You Believe in Ghosts?
Auto Repair Nightmares During Cross Country Trips
A year ago my husband and I left for our cross country trip, so that we could attend my grandmother's funeral. We had to drive from Pennsylvania to Arizona and then back again. We allowed ONLY 12 days for our trip and we knew that most of that time would be spent on the road. Things were going … [Read more...] about Auto Repair Nightmares During Cross Country Trips
How Often Do You Clean the Cobwebs
Have you taken a look around your home lately? During the fall season I notice a lot of spiders making their way indoors before the cold weather hits. Every year...like clockwork I notice cobwebs popping up along the edge of our ceiling and in our basement. I absolutely hate spider webs...hate … [Read more...] about How Often Do You Clean the Cobwebs