Oct
07
2009
In my search for some new ideas for using pumpkin, I cam across the Better Homes and Gardens website where they are featuring “28 Yummy Pumpkin Recipes“. Some of the recipes include Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread, Double Decker Pumpkin Bread, Harvest Time Pumpkin Bars, and Pumpkin Spice Whoopies (I bet their wicked good!).
I am interested [...]
Oct
07
2009
I love the autumn season. It is not enough for me to see the colorful leaves outside, I also need to have them inside. So, last year I had the idea to paint leaves on the inside of my windows. Lovely idea, but there was some clean-up involved. This year, I have found something even [...]
Sep
19
2009
Here in New England, Autumn seems to be on its way. There is a crispness in the air, it is getting darker a little earlier each night, and there are some hints of bright red and orange beginning to show. This time of year ignites my desire to bake and make crafts, so I recently [...]
May
24
2009
For the past few years, my thumb has gotten greener and greener. It has taken those years to educate myself on how to produce the results I want. I have also experienced A LOT of trial and error. As a beginner gardener, it is normal to feel a little nervous about starting any kind of [...]
Oct
28
2008
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year. The hot summer days are replaced with a crispness in the air. With color abound, gather the family and take advantage of these fun fall activities. You are sure to love them year after year.
1. Go on a leaf hunt
This is a fun activity that allows [...]
Oct
28
2008
I love the beautiful colors of fall! Each year I am stumped on how to bring the outside indoors. After much experimentation, I discovered an inexpensive way to make it happen. I began by collecting many different leaves that were freshly fallen on the ground. I then gathered different color paints that were representative of [...]
Sep
27
2008
This is my favorite dessert! It is super simple and contains all of the wonderful flavors of fall-pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecans…mmm!
Ingredients:
1 (29 oz.) can of pumpkin
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 box of yellow cake mix
2 sticks of butter
1 cup chopped [...]