I have a gourd fetish. I can’t get enough of them this time of year. I’ve told you before that I dry them and save them from year to year. It’s nice to have plenty of dried ones on hand to use. Like these… Or these… I dried the big one in the front back…
This recipe was given to me by my running partner who got it from his mother. It can be used with either beef or pork. I used a sirloin tip roast and let it cook all day in the crock pot. I shredded the meat and served it on buns. Italian Roast 2-4 lb meat…
Picture this….Virginia Tech…1989…a young co-ed pulls an almost all-nighter sewing by hand an Indian costume for Halloween. Does, “Picture This”, make you think of the Golden Girls? The costume has been worn several times over the years. The hand sewing worked like a charm! Being that the college student was an elementary education major, she…
A few Sundays ago I went on a historic house tour with my mom, my aunt, and my cousin. It was a beautiful fall day and perfect for walking house to house. The tour benefits our local historical society and is an annual fall event. The first house that we toured was my favorite. This…
Our tennis tournament weekend was a blast! Elsie and I won our first match, lost the second, and then won the third. Since we won the third match, we played for the “losers” championship and won. We were thrilled! Mr. SP and Keith ended up winning two matches and losing two matches. They were playing…
We are headed back to the beach this weekend for this: My friend, Elsie, is going with us to be my partner and our friends, Keith and Nicole, will meet us at the beach so that Mr. SP and Keith can play together. My mom, two of my aunts, and my uncle are also…
Baked Macaroni and Cheese is melt-in-your-mouth good! Why resort to boxed macaroni and cheese when homemade is not at all difficult to make? This recipe for Baked Macaroni and Cheese is so good and is always a crowd pleaser in my home. Print the Recipe! Baked Macaroni and Cheese Hands-On Time: 22 min.; Total…
I have a quick and easy project to share. This is certainly not an original idea, I was inspired by the many pumpkin ideas that have been posted in blog land over the past few weeks. The best thing about this project is that I didn’t spend a dime. I had everything that I needed…
One of my favorite fall blooming plants is ‘Fireworks’ Goldenrod, Solidago rugosa. Don’t worry about Goldenrod bothering your allergies, that’s a myth. This plant rewards a gardener with beautiful yellow cascading blooms in the fall and best of all, the deer leave it alone. It is aggressive and spreads easily, but it’s easy to pull…
I’ve mentioned a time or two that two exciting things are in the works at our house. After signing what felt like 50 million papers, I am happy to share that we now own a waterfront lot at the lake!! The lot is totally wooded and has a building site very close to the water. …
It’s state fair time and what better way to celebrate than with some carnival inspired food? Do you like corn dogs? I sure do. But I don’t like the fat and calories associated with eating a deep fried hotdog. This casserole tastes a lot like a corn dog and it’s a lot better for you,…
My mantel has been sporting a beach theme since we got back from the beach on July 4. Two and a half months of a beach look is enough. Fall is nearly here and it’s time for a change. The beach look: I started with some new artwork for over the fireplace. The fabric that…