Last year, we decided to have a yearly chili cook-off for Halloween. Our kids and grandkids gather at our home for Trick-Or-Treat each year. Our house is decorated with spooky…
How to Make a Paper Napkin Transfer Wine Glass Shade
While browsing Pinterest, I came across a wine glass shade made from a paper cup. Although it’s a cute idea, it seems to have some limitations. That’s when I…
Dave’s Award-Winning Wicked Good Chili Cook-Off Recipe
Last year, we all decided to have a chili cook-off to add to our Halloween Trick or Treat night. My daughter-in-law Abby and I were talking about Halloween, and how…
How to Make a Savory Mini Butter Board
Charcuterie boards have been popular, but now butter boards are trendy for entertaining. My daughter, Tiffany, explained this new fun phenomenon to me. At a loss, I started researching…
How to Create a Chic Spooky Skeleton Mantel Display
A chic spooky skeleton mantel is easy to create. All you need are plastic skeletons, spray paint, some sparkly rhinestones, and beads to get started. Before painting the skeleton, use…
The Best Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup Recipe
Wild rice and mushroom soup is a hearty soup you will love! The first time I served this soup to Dave, as he ate it, four times he said, “This…
How to Gift Money in an Accordion Pleated Card
What is an accordion pleated card? An accordion-pleated card is a unique and creative way to present a gift card with money. It is a greeting card with multiple folds,…
Fall Mantel Display Ideas – Decorate an Autumn Mantel You’ll Love
Just across the river in Rising Sun, Indiana, I picked up a gorgeous Autumn Harvest decorative sign at the gift shop at Morris Lawn and Landscape. Do you love…