Pecans are a staple in many recipes. To ensure you have the best quality nuts for your next dish, harvest pecans as they drop from the trees. Do not wait and try to harvest them all at one time at…
October 31, 2017
Pecans are Falling
October 17, 2017
10 Things to do after 50.
1. Try everything twice. On one woman’s tombstone she said she wanted this epitaph: “Tried everything twice. Loved it both times!” 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (Keep this in mind if you are one…
October 3, 2017
Apples Apples Apples
‘Tis the season for apple picking — and along with it comes the smell of cinnamon and spices. And don't forget caramel with all types of sprinkles, nuts and chocolate bits. Apples , apples, apples. Remember learning that an…
August 31, 2017
September is here and so are apples
September is apple time. My apple tree is full of little apples this year. And when I think of back to school, I think of apples. September brings us warm and cozy scents, colors of reds, yellows and greens . What…
August 8, 2017
Gracing Your Home with Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are the quintessential romantic summer bloom!!! Their big, moppy heads and little clusters of flowers are iconic! A bountiful bouquet of them cut and arranged on a table is pure heaven. Hydrangeas are one of the best loved flowers…
August 5, 2017
The Beauty of Succulents
Succulents are a drought-resistant plant, and oneof the more popular and well-known varieties isthe basic aloe plant. The leaves and tubers of succulentsare generally fleshy and water-filled. The best part of using succulents in your garden or home is they…
August 1, 2017
Oh What to do with all this corn ?
In Carolina on any given summer day, you are likely to find a mess of corn still in its husk at your back door. Carolina is known for its agricultural and farming . The best agricultural colleges in…
August 1, 2017
10 Things to Do after 50
1. Try everything twice.On one woman’s tombstone she said she wanted this epitaph:“Tried everything twice. Loved it both times!” 2. Keep only cheerful friends.The grouches pull you down.(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!) …
April 18, 2017
Easy Peazy Herb Jar
A simple and fun way to add a decorative touch is a Mason jar herb garden. Most herbs are extremely easy to grow and growing them in a jar is easy peazy as long as you provide plenty of light and proper drainage.…
April 17, 2017
Pillow Wraps
Spring is officially here ! And it has put me in the mood to change the look of patio furniture. What better way than to update cushions and pillows. I have so many pillows and they are still in very good…
April 12, 2017
Easy Chocolate Easter Eggs Recipe
Imagine a room filled with 55,000 chocolate Easter Eggs wrapped in purple foil all ready for delivery. The smell of peanut butter and cream cheese together with melted chocolate . That is what you will find at the Kernersville First Presbysterian…
January 10, 2017
National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
Chocolate lovers, it is time once again to celebrate. January 10 is annually recognized as National Bittersweet Chocolate Day. Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar, cocoa butter and vanilla have been added. It does have less sugar…
January 8, 2017
Monograms and Lettering
Do you need a silhouette cameo machine ? Do you like crafts and creating ? Do you always need another monogram ? If you answer yes, you just might want to invest in a cameo. Sewing has always been a…
January 8, 2017
National Bubble Bath Day
On a cold winters day, relaxing in a nice warm/hot bubble bath sounds like the perfect way to commemorate National Bubble Bath Day, which is celebrated annually on January 8 th. More and more people are celebrating this national holiday.…
January 6, 2017
Hot Chocolate and Snow ..
We are getting ready for the first snow in the Carolinas. 2017. And they promise it will be a big one. To a East Coast Carolina Girl, any snow is big . The water and bread shortage has begun and…
September 7, 2016
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
There is a feel of Autumn approaching. Fogs across the fields in the morning and leaves falling from the trees. Nights cool quickly and the warmth from the fire pit feels perfect. It's never too early for cheesecake and this…
August 11, 2016
Me Before You
The movie came out June 3rd; but before you go to the movie, read the book . The book is definitely better than the movie. And you relive the book as you watch the movie unfold. If you cant make…
June 11, 2016
June is filled with back yard grilling, catching fireflies, water fun and games. And lets not forget that June is the month of the Bride. I recently attended an outdoor wedding. The wedding was Shabby Chic theme and the reception…
June 4, 2016
HELLO JUNE !
Awww. June is here. I love summer and June brings summer . Pollen has long gone. Foliage and flowers are in full bloom . The trees look lush. The weather is warm during the day and breezy at night. I…
May 16, 2016
DIY Sea Glass and Shell Charger
While visiting Japan , my husband was lucky enough to walk the shore of the Sea of Japan daily. He took beautiful pictures of sunrises and sunsets and fishermen checking their nets. His favorite pastime was collecting the sea glass.…
