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Plotting Your Garden
This article is part 3 of a series for beginner gardeners planning their first garden. Here are links to the 2 other parts to the series in case you missed them: Part 1: Selecting A Location Part 2: Garden Soil Preparation There are many folks who have never picked up a garden hoe that are planting a vegetable garden for the first time. I have found planting and growing your own vegetables is a relaxing hobby, saves money, and provides nutritious foods which can even be pureed for toddlers. Growing your own veggies and fruits will give you comfort in knowing exactly what is on your fresh foods. You will…
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Christmas Candy Recipes
We had our first snow today. It was the perfect day to get lost in the kitchen while the snow fell outside. As you begin your holiday baking, add these recipes to your list. You will not be disappointed! Pecan Pralines 1 cup light brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of water ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups chopped pecans Mix light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, water, and salt in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until sugar dissolves. Stir in pecans and cook over medium heat until mixture…
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DIY Stocking Hangers
I love the look of these stocking hangers. I couldn’t find anything like them to purchase and I had a vision of these stocking hangers for my growing family on my mantel. So, I decided to make these myself. They turned out great and were so easy to make. Get the steps below! Choose a small log. (I used birch) Use a saw to cut into 4 inch pieces. Drill a hole the size of the dial you are using. Glue the dial into the hole. Drill a small hole on top with a small drill bit. Use a wire to fit the hole and wrap the top in a…
Home Grown is Best
