A Collection of recipes Shared from around the blogs! All featured posts are shared from my Two Cup Tuesday Linky Party!
Fruit Filled Recipes
Picking up some fresh, seasonal fruit from the farmer's market or your local pick-your-own place is always the best. Who doesn't love fresh fruit?…
Beautiful Weekend Breakfast Ideas
I love breakfast and I honestly never take the time to cook big, beautiful weekend breakfasts anymore. There's always something that comes up, and…
Perfect No-Effort Recipes for Summer
It is H O T out there! There's no retreat from the summer heat, so I'm here to share to a few recipes that are sure to help you get through with…
Pineapple Recipes and Crafts
SUMMER TIME!! Woo hoo!! My kid is out for the summer and we are in the mood for cold drinks, tropical recipes, and fun craft ideas for the season.…
It’s Grilling Time – Summer Grilling Favorites
Well, I hope everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day weekend. I know that I sure did. It wasn't until Monday at dinner time that I actually remembered…
Hot Summer – Cool Treats
It's the week of the 4th of July and the Dog Days of summer are upon us. It's been in the 90s for the past few days in the Mid-Atlantic area, and I'm…
Peach-a-Palooza – Amazing Peach Recipes
Hello August, and welcome to National Peach Month! I just made 10 jars of peach jam and 8 jars of blackberry and peach jam to save for Christmas…
The Best Birthday Cake Collection
I've put together The Best Birthday Cake Collection and I'm loving each and every cake, cupcake, and ice cream treat. My birthday is this…
National Ice Cream Month
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with ice cream every day!! Here are 34 awesome ice cream recipes for you to make in July and all year…
20 New Year’s Eve Party Favorites
Christmas is in a few days and then New Year's Eve is right behind it. Do you plan a big NYE party night or do you lay low and stay in? I usually…
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer Treats and Crafts
Give the kiddos something to do while you're wrapping presents. Here's a bunch easy Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer Treats and Crafts for you and…
Eggnog Recipes for Drinks, Desserts, and Breakfast Ideas
Do you make your own eggnog? I have never made my own eggnog recipe, I prefer to buy it and spike it! Of course, adding it to baked goods is always a…
Over 20 Christmas Candy Treats
The holidays are all about sweets. Here's Over 20 Christmas Candy Treats to make this season jolly and bright!. Oreo treats, toffee, fudge,…
16 DIY Christmas Ornaments and Gifts
With the kids out of school, now is the time to get them involved in those DIY Christmas Ornaments and Gifts that you're planning. Get your craft on…
Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas – drinks, appetizers, main course and dessert
I've finally got Halloween taken down, dusted the living room, and now I'm ready for Christmas decorating! Will you jump right to Christmas as well…
20 Tantalizing Thanksgiving Pies
I've got 20 Tantalizing Thanksgiving Pies for your fall dessert planning. There are classic pie recipes, some no-bake pies, and a few unique flavors…
12 Perfect Snacks for Snuggling
Day late and a dollar short - story of my life. Ugh. Has it gotten cold in your area yet? We've had a few mornings in the 30's already and I hate it.…
20 Things to Eat, Make and Do this Halloween
October is flying by! We finally got our Halloween decorations up over the weekend and my daughter has settled on a costume, so all that's left is to…
Kid Friendly Halloween Treats
Get those kids into the kitchen for some edible craft time with these fantastic Kid Friendly Halloween Treats that the kids can make for YOU! These…
Spooktacular Halloween Decor Ideas
Here are 10 Spooktacular Halloween Decor Ideas for you to DIY and get your house decked out for your little ghosts and goblins. October first…
15 DIY Fall Wreaths for your Home
Update your house with these a few of these 15 DIY Fall Wreaths for your home. Find the perfect sweet craft for your home this Autumn! Fall is…
Fall Favorites- 18 Appealing Apple Recipes
I know, I know... everyone loves their Pumpkin Spice, however, I'm not so basic. I much prefer an apple treat any time of day over a pumpkin treat. I…
Pumped up for Pumpkin Spice Recipes
We've hit September and that means that the blogosphere has exploded in all things pumpkin. Pumpkin Spice Recipes are all over Pinterest and…
20 Breakfasts of Champions
Hip Hip-HOORAY!! My kid is back to school and that means we are living on a schedule again. (I have mixed feelings about a set schedule.) I've picked…
Painting Projects – Sweet Crafts
Get your paint on! These 12 painting projects are an easy DIY for any day. Reuse those old items and give them a new life with a fresh coat of paint.…
15 Muffin Recipes – Back to School
I know that kids across the U.S. are already back in school or headed back very shortly. My daughter doesn't go back until the 27th of August, but we…
Dinner in 3-2-1 Done!
Oh my gosh... We are rounding out July and headed into August. The schedule is officially nonexistent. The child eats when she wants, sleeps when…
Dog Recipes – Accessories – DIY for Fido
It's the Dog Days of summer so I figure that Fido needed a post just for him. We have three cats, one rabbit and one dog and I love them all. If…
Girls Weekend Getaway Ideas – destinations, food, activities
I'm in Charlottesville, Virginia today with my blogger gal pals and having a blast! This is our second summer getaway for the Sip, Dine, Shine…
15 Classic Cheesecake Recipes
Everyone loves a classic cheesecake recipe. I know that they can be finicky, but they are so worth the time and a bit of extra effort to bake…
DIY Projects for Summer
Are you in full on summer mode, because I sure am! On Sunday we dropped off my daughter to summer camp. This is her third year going to camp and she…
15 Recipes for Father’s Day
This past week was a big one for my family. If you follow me on Instagram, I shared the big news - we got a PUPPY!! It took my husband a year to…
Time to Make the Donuts!
Do you spell it DOUGHNUT or DONUT?? I'm a fan of the US version - "donut". My kid is a donut junkie! She loves stopping by the bakery for a donut as…
National Wine Day Recipes – 15 Ways to Wine!
Did you know that there are several "holidays" that celebrate wine? There's National Drink Wine Day in February, Champagne Day (New Year's Eve of…
15 Allergy Friendly Recipes – Invite Everyone Over!
I think almost everyone knows someone with a food allergy. The top eight most common food allergies include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy,…
Cinco de Mayo – recipes, drinks, decor
It's time for Cinco de Mayo! Here you can find it all in one place: decor ideas for your party, and recipes for tacos, fajitas, tamales, margaritas,…
Fifteen Fresh and Fruity Desserts
Spring has finally arrived folks! It's been a beautiful weekend, and I was so thrilled to get outside to a garden show and be inspired by all the…
It’s A Pastel Spring – drinks, treats and crafts
Is spring ever going to show up?? Sheesh! Here in West Virginia it was snowing this morning. So, I checked the forecast and way that Thursday is…
Ten Sweet Spring Treats
If you're staying home for the Spring Break and getting some housework done (which I totally need to do, but ignore), here are ten Sweet Spring…
Easter Bunny Approved Desserts
The first Day of Spring is here! Hooray!!! We made it through another winter. In the great style that is Mother Nature, West Virginia is expecting a…
Celebrate Easter at Home – Treats & Crafts for Easter
To get you inspired for Spring, warm weather, and Easter, here's a HUGE collection Treats and Crafts so you can Celebrate Easter at home with your…
20 Pies for Pi Day
Welcome to March! Spring is right around the corner. Yes, it's still cold outside, but I'm seeing some early buds on the trees and the sunny days are…
12 St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for Spring
It's been a rainy week in West Virginia. Monday and Tuesday brought near 80 degree weather and then the rain started and it hasn't stopped.I hope…
Perfect Peanut Butter Desserts
Some of my favorite treats include peanut butter. I love chocolate and peanut butter together and could not imagine an occasion when a peanut butter…
Weekend DIY Projects for Your Home
Have you gotten the Spring Cleaning bug yet? Not the bug that makes you sick, but the restless bug that makes you want to do all the things and…
Valentine’s Day Recipes for Two – or more
Make some time for the loved ones in your life. You can make time to go on a date, go for a hike, prepare a good meal, or just stay up late talking…
Valentine Crafts for the Whole Family
If you're a master crafter and actually get projects done, then here's 12 Valentine Crafts for the Whole Family to make. Stop by your local craft…
Sweet Valentine Desserts
The countdown to Valentine's Day is ON! Red and Pink are popping up all over the place and my kid has already picked out her school Valentine treats…
Snow, Snowflakes and Snowmen – crafts and food
Winter activities for me include sitting by a fire with a hot chocolate in hand. I am not a big fan of layering up and heading out into the cold. In…
Just Say No to Diet Resolutions
Welcome to 2018! Wow! We are off and running this week , but only because we are trying to stay warm. I live in the Eastern Panhandle of West…
Twelve New Year’s Eve Recipes
Oh my gosh!! How have we gotten to the end of another year? 2017 has flown by and 2018 and rushing to get going. I am looking forward to taking a…
All I want for Christmas is a PARTY!
The Christmas season is underway. Gifts have been bought and wrapped, the cards have been signed and stamped, the house has been bedazzled with…
The Perfect Christmas Cookie Platter
December means one thing in my house - Christmas Cookies! Do you take a cookie platter over to the neighbors or to you hairdesser? Maybe your nail…
Cheers! To a Collection of Christmas Libations
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving week with friends and family and a few cheerful cashiers. Did you hit the stores or skip the crowds…
12 Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas
Woo hoo! We are on Thanksgiving vacation and off to The Omni Homestead Resort for their tree lighting ceremony. Today they brought the tree in and…
Homemade Thanksgiving Desserts
I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week. It's early this year, but I am not complaining. The weather has finally turned cold in West Virginia…
Thanksgiving Nom Noms – Everything your menu will need
I can not believe that October blew past and November is here. There are a;ready Christmas decorations in stores and in homes, Christmas songs on the…
Fall Decor to last through Thanksgiving!
Oh my... I missed a post last week, but I have a good excuse - I was on vacation in Hawaii! Yep! On the beautiful island of Oahu were I grew up. My…
Pumpkin Party! 20 Awesome Pumpkin Eats and Activities
This weekend we finally went to our local pumpkin patch! It was a beautiful 80 degree day with clear skies and and a slight breeze. I knew the rest…
Spooky, Freaky, and Gross Halloween Food Ideas
Have you got big plans for Halloween this year? Some people I know live for Halloween each year! They do the full haunted house and have a costume…
12 Crafty Halloween Ideas to Make in No Time!
It's October!! That means Halloween and my Birthday are just a few weeks away! Did you get started on your Halloween decorations over the weekend? If…
15 Fall Baking Recipes – breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert
Fall has officially arrived and for me that means more time in the kitchen baking good, comfort food. I love the fall spices that fill up the house…
15 Apple Recipes Perfect for Fall Baking
I've gathered up these a bunch of Apple Recipes Perfect for Fall Baking. Apples for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - that's my kind of meal planning!…
12 Easy Fall Crafts for Families
I'd like to take moment to think about our families, friends and people in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. First, Harvey hit hard in…
12 End of Summer Harvest Recipes
Did your family plant a garden this summer?? Have you been blessed with a bountiful harvest of fresh veggies? We didn't take the time for ours this…
Back to School Meals for Busy Families
Are you on Team Back to School or Team Summer Should Last Forever?? I would like it if school started after Labor Day. While I do want summer to last…
Plan your next getaway
Summer vacation is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean that you have to stop traveling. There's so many awesome placed that you can go to. Keep…
Perfectly Peachy Recipes
The farmer's markets have been busting at the seams with peaches these last few weeks, and I hope that everyone has taken advantage of this bounty…
Back to School Recipes and Crafts
Tomorrow is the first day of August, and I can't believe that some schools will be headed back into the classrooms. I know that a lot more places are…
Summer Grilling Favorites
July is wrapping up. Have you gotten enough time at the grill? I personally have not. We have a charcoal grill, and I just don't know how to use it…
12 Beach Body Ready Recipes
HELLO SUMMER! If you're like me, then you've been working on your beach body since January. Getting back into your bathing suit is never fun, but…
Backyard Summer Recipe Favorites
SUMMER TIME is here! It's been hot and humid and it's just going to get worse for the next few months! I love it though! You can take the snow and…
Citrus Explosion – Recipes and DIY
Summer is in full swing here. It's hit the 90's in West Virginia, and I'm loving it! The first week of summer has been a blur of activities for us.…
Strawberry Mania – Great Recipes and drinks
It's Memorial Day in the US, and I hope that everyone had a good weekend. We took it pretty easy this weekend because the weather was rainy all…
Great Garden Party Recipes
It's warming up all over the US and people are starting to plan their Memorial Day weekend menus and garden parties. I'm ready for backyard BBQ's,…
Spring Home Decorations
It's time to open the windows, clean away the clutter and embrace Spring in the home. I've been decluttering since the kitchen renovation and tying…
Ten Fruity Treats for Spring
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii!! Did your kids run up the May Day Poll at school? Has this tradition gone by the wayside? It was hot here in the…
Outdoor Entertaining Favorites – decor and recipes
The end of April is here; Spring Break is over; I'm counting down the days until school lets out for Summer Vacation! Just six more weeks of alarm…
12 Perfect Mother’s Day Desserts
I hope everyone had a great Easter with friends and family. I am on Spring Break in beautiful Santa Rosa, Florida where the sky is sunny and the…
12 Easter Sunday Brunch Ideas
Easter is right around the corner - are you ready? I've for 12 great Easter Sunday Brunch Ideas for you and your family to enjoy. You can enjoy…
Fun and Easy Easter Treats
Who is excited for warmer weather and Spring Break?? I know I am! I got out into the garden this weekend and started cleaning up my flower beds.…
12 Amazing Easter Crafts
HELLO SPRING!! I am so happy to have you back again. Spring is my favorite season because it brings back all the color to the world again. I think…
Luck of the Irish – 12 St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner - are you ready? Don't worry, you've got the luck of the Irish! The blogging community has you covered…
Sweet Tooth Collection
Can you believe that February is nearly over? 2017 is just rolling on like a freight train and there is no stopping it! My husband and I just got…
Spring Fever- Recipes and Crafts
The weather was BEAUTIFUL this weekend here in West Virginia. We got out of the house and went hiking - in short sleeves! The windows are open and…
Beautiful Bread Recipe Collection
How many of you started a weight loss program in January? And how many of you are still going strong with that resolution? Good for you if you're…
Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Day Collection
One more week until Valentine's Day! And a week closer to our annual Napa Valley Vacation. And... one week closer to my daughter's birthday! And...…
Roses are Red – Valentine Sweets and Crafts
Roses are Red, Violets are blue, I'm loving all these red themed sweets, how about you? With sweet treats and fun crafts, all that you need for…
Valentine’s Day Extravaganza!!
I'm counting down the days to Valentine's Day! Are you?? As promised last week, I've got a Valentine's Day Extravaganza of featured posts to share…
It’s Game Time! Super Bowl Food Collection
How has a week gone by so quickly?? Gah! I've been so busy planning all the last minute things for the Online Blog Conference, I've lost track of…
Candy Cane Christmas Collection
Christmas is here!! Are you ready?? This collection of Candy Cane and Peppermint goodies is sure to put you in a festive spirit. Enjoy the sweet…
Homemade Creative Christmas
It's the last week of school for 2016 and this mama couldn't be happier! That means more time for Christmas fun!! Do you make a lot of your Christmas…
Christmas Spirits Collection
(In my best Monday football voice) Are you ready for some Christmas?? I think my the first week of December most people have their tree up and have…
Amazing Christmas Treats
Everyone needs some amazing Christmas treats that they always turn to. Classic cookies, candies, cheesecakes, and cupcakes you can bake with the…
Homemade Christmas Collection
It's Thanksgiving week, but as you know the blogging world is already full swing into Christmas goodies! In the party last week there were a lot of…
10 Thanksgiving Desserts
What a great time of year! The time to give thanks and celebrate all that we have in our lives - be it material or emotional. I am thankful to have a…
Friendsgiving Celebration
WOW! I've put together 200 parties! That is CRAZY to me - and I only have you to thank! Thanks to all the amazing blogger who join up each week to…
Fall Recipes to Warm Your Soul
Happy Birthday to ME!! Today - October 31 - is my birthday. Let's all take a moment to reflect.... Ok - On to today's great collection of Fall…
Ten Amazing Pies
Fall is all about baking pies and comfort food! It's about family time in the evenings and weekends while keeping warm together sharing awesome…
Snacks for Binge Watching
Oh wow! Are you a Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu binge watching fool? I totally am! We gave up cable TV over 6 years ago and online streaming has gotten…
Warm up to Fall
The days and nights are cooling here in the Mid-Atlantic. While I love summer, the cooler temperatures are a welcome relief. Time for fuzzy sweaters…
Ooey-Gooey Caramel Recipes
Welcome to October!! It's my Birthday Month! And it's also, Dessert Month, Apple Month, Chili Month, Cookie Month, Pretzel, Popcorn, and Pizza Month!…
Halloween Round Up
Now, I know that Halloween is still a month away, but people, you NEED to get ready! There's decorations to make, crafts to constructs, treats to…
I Love Pumpkin Everything
We are just past the half way mark of September and the food industry is 110% into Pumpkin Everything. Pumpkin cereal, pumpkin drinks, pumpkin…
Fall Inspiration
Are you ready for cooler weather, scarves, boots, sweaters, and pumpkin everything? Well, buckle up because as much as I love summer, Fall is on the…
Apple Treats for Fall
The beginning of September is the mark of Apple Season! I love everything about apple season. There's so much you can do with apples - bake them,…
Let’s go Bananas for Bananas!
I've found that there are two types of people in the world - those who love bananas, and those who hate them. I fall on the love side of this…
Back to School Fun and Snacks!
It's my last week of summer vacation and we are headed out of town to have one last hoorah to celebrate summer. Bright and early tomorrow morning we…
8 Refreshing Summer Desserts
This past week has been brutally HOT! Like really, hot and muggy and just can't go outside gross! My poor plants are wilting from the heat, my…
All about Pokemon – Food, Drinks and Crafts
How is it the second week of August already? This summer is just flying by and I can't believe that some schools are already back in session. What do…
Tropical Treats – food, drinks and crafts
I am still on the Big Island and loving life! I got to visit the Hawaiian Vanilla Company and the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Farm. I learned so…
Summer Fun –
Happy 4th of July!! I hope that all my American blogging friends are having a great Independence Day Weekend. We had our local fireworks on Saturday…
Eat, Drink, and Relax this Summer
On Sunday we dropped off the 10 year old at a week long sleep away camp. I can't tell you how excited I am for her to get to experience this. I've…
Red, White and Blue Treats
I seriously can't get a break from the weather recently. It's been raining ALL.THE.TIME here in West Virginia and I'm kinda getting a bit tired of…
Perfect Mother’s Day – Two Cup Tuesday No.174
Did all you Mother's have a good weekend? My daughter made me breakfast in bed containing microwaved breakfast sausage, some applesauce, an a Rice…
Perfect Desserts – Two Cup Tuesday No.172
This past week was a tough one. My daughter had to see a few medical specialists in DC and that meant a lot of time driving. I love about 100 miles…
Fabulous Cookie Recipes
Everyone loves a great cookie! EVERYONE! I have yet to meet someone who turns down a good cookie. Yesterday, my daughter and I made some chocolate…