Instant Pot Apple Pie Filling

We were blessed last week by a visit from two of our dear friends, we hadn’t seen them since last July. We had a lot of catching up to do and we really enjoyed our conversation and laughter! They never come empty handed either and we were given a bag of apples from their apple…

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Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

One of my favorite things to make are cinnamon rolls and having a bread machine makes it even that much easier! My mom and grandma both made good cinnamon rolls, but even my mom admits this recipe beats hers hands down! I’m sure you could make it without a bread machine, by mixing with a…

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Primitive Refrigerator Magnet

Hi, I’m here just to give you a simple and easy way to make a primitive refrigerator magnet. I’ve been watching several youtube videos of people making these using the Dollar Tree calendars. Unless, you saw this idea early, you probably won’t find any nice calendars left to make these. I love the Primitive Past…

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Fall Tour 2020

Well, yesterday was the first day of Fall! I’ll admit that I will be happy when 2020 is behind us and we can begin to enjoy life again without restrictions. I almost decided not to get out all my fall decor this year, but I needed a change and decorating makes me happy! 🙂 The…

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Instant Pot No Pectin Pineapple Jam

It’s canning season at our house and today I made some No Pectin Pineapple Jam! This is such a simple recipe and I’m going to share how you can make it even if you don’t have a lot of canning equipment. To can this pineapple jam all you need to do is use the water…

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Instant Pot Canned Beets

I’m canning beets today from our garden. I cleaned them really well, leaving a portion of the tops. Then I put them in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water (put trivet in too) 12 minutes on high pressure. Do a Quick Release – releasing the pressure manually. Put the beets into a colander…

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My flowers are blooming!

So, here we are in middle of June already! The weather the last few days here in Western PA has just been fabulous! Temperatures in low 70’s and no humidity. I just wish the rest of summer could be this perfect! Hubby and I have been working in the yard, spreading 35 bags of mulch…

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Faux Bun Feet from Dollar Tree Pots

A few weeks ago, I purchased a square of faux grass at Hobby Lobby to use for my Easter decor. I thought it would be perfect to hold my Lillian Vernon painted, wooden eggs I found at Goodwill for $3.99 I needed a tray or some sort of riser to put it on and decided…

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Fall Home Tour – 2019

Fall has always been my favorite time of year. It’s God’s masterpiece! I love the cooler temperatures, the sunshine as it glistens off the colorful leaves on the trees. It’s fun to watch the chipmunks scurrying about collecting acorns for winter! Hot apple cider and let’s not forget about pumpkin spice! Today, I just want…

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Splatter Screen Pumpkin Centerpiece

After watching a few tutorials using the Dollar Tree splatter screens to make pumpkins, I had to give it a try. I liked this one because it will stand up on its own. I bought 3 screens with the handles. A tip I would do next time, that I didn’t do this time, would be…

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