Because I’m diabetic, I’m on a somewhat strict diet. The name of my diet is the Page Fundamental Diet. (Basically, it’s ~ If God didn’t make it, don’t eat it.) One of the things that is on this diet is Yams (or Sweet Potatoes, depending on which part of the country you live in) A Sweet Potato is filling & perfect for me for lunch.
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Patriotic Beaded Stars
I used some iridescent clear beads to dress up some Dollar Tree stars for these little ornaments. Very easy to make!
Read morePatriotic Star Garland
I love patriotic decorating. I always get a rush from seeing the Red, White & Blue. I also love the Dollar Tree. Combine those two things & I’m in my happy place. The hardest part of this project is stringing the needle.
Continue readingVeggie Rice Soup
This is one of those soups that is so filling & really easy to make. It’s a vegetarian soup recipe that is great to have on hand. The hardest part is cutting the veggies!
Continue readingReversible Crib Comforter
Using some flannel, satin, batting & a sewing machine, I made a new comforter for the Grand-baby!
Continue readingDIY Mirror Riser
This Mirror Riser is so easy to make & will bring a little sparkle to any centerpiece. It looks expensive, but it’s not.
Continue readingHow I Doctor-up Baked Beans
I love making Baked Beans as a side dish for ‘picnic’ themed meals. I don’t’ think that there’s anything that goes with Bacon Cheese Burgers & Corn on the Cob better. But I don’t care for the way canned beans taste when they’re already seasoned. Besides, I’m diabetic & there is so much sugar in the canned baked beans that I’m sure I’d go into sugar shock.
This is How I Doctor-up Baked Beans.
Continue readingOrganizing my Kitchen Drawer
For the last 3 months, I’ve pretty much done very little around my home. I didn’t realize that what was going on in the world was having that much of an impact on my life. I was depressed & never realized it.
A couple of days ago, something stirred in me & I realized just how bad I’d let things go. I have to get back on track & I’m starting with a single drawer in my kitchen.
Continue readingWelcome Wreath
I really needed a little sunshine & smiles around here, so I decided to make a new wreath for the door. This tutorial shows you how to make this grapevine wreath using no glue or ribbon.
Continue readingDIY Snow Leopard Vase
Today, I’ll show you how to turn a plain glass Dollar Tree vase into a Snow Leopard Vase using only paint. It’s easier than you might think.
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