These pillow monsters are fun to make, and they are a great way to let you and your child’s creativity flow, because you can make them any way you like. If you’re wondering where to start, follow the design in the picture for your first pillow monster, and then, once you’re more comfortable with working …
Category: Fall
Sep 29 2021
Recipe: Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie
Fall is when people start looking for hearty comfort food. But dishes that warm the soul don’t have to be the calorie bomb we often expect. Rose Reisman, cookbook author and renowned healthy living advocate, serves up a new take on a family favorite, with only 270 calories and a healthy 25.6g of protein per …
Sep 27 2021
Halloween Craft Project: Lifesized Frankenstein
Wooooooo! The wind howled through the trees and warned of all the evil thrills that graced the night. It was Halloween and everyone from spooks to mice were excited by the events that would unfold… Of course it isn’t Halloween yet but I thought I would kick off the Halloween crafts early, since I need …
Sep 24 2021
Crochet Card Project: Fall Card
One crafter likes to make cards. Another crafter likes to crochet. Why not combine them and make a “crochet card”? This card is designed to showcase both popular crafts. The possibilities are endless, and quick. -Linda Supplies Size B Crochet Hook Deep Orange #3 Lightweight Yarn, small amount 3 pieces of scrapbook paper Stickers Mini …
Sep 10 2021
Crochet Card Project: Thanks Coach
Your coach inspires, teaches, and helps you become better at what you do. Show your appreciation for them and let them know how much you care! Linda 🤎 Supplies Brown and white yarn Size C hook Pinback Football scrapbook paper & stickers Double-sided scrapbook tabs Card and Envelope Football 1) Chain 2, 2 single crochet …
Aug 29 2021
Pumpkin Everything Means Fall is Here!
It all started with Pumpkin Spiced Latte. And then there were pumpkin flavored donuts followed by pumpkin creamer and pumpkin cake. And once the pumpkin craze set in, we had pumpkin beer, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spiced tea, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cream cake, and oh yes, don’t forget the pumpkin pie! The smell of pumpkin …
Nov 17 2019
Mushroom Green Bean Casserole
This is my take on the classic American green bean casserole; I’ve added fresh mushrooms and sour cream, and rely on simple salt and pepper for additional flavor. When the holidays come around, this is one of my favorite side dishes to make, both for home and as a contribution to other holiday meals, especially …
Oct 24 2019
The Tombstones and Creepy Old Crypts of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion
Dear Lou… We just love the Haunted Mansion! Every time we go, we just love looking at the graves in front of the entrance, and we just noticed the mausoleum at the exit. Were they always there (I don’t remember the mausoleum)? And are the names on the graves of real people or just made-up? …
Oct 19 2019
Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles
Forget pies and sheet cakes – show off your baking chops with these Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles. Made with caramel and cinnamon, these cookies can do no wrong. Featuring delicious flavours, this cookie has got a little something to suit everyone’s taste buds. Another crowd pleaser? The simplicity of baking with Becel; use it 1:1 as …
Oct 19 2019
Mummy Candles and Pool Noodle Pumpkins
Mummy Candles Mummy candles are also fun and so easy that even a two-year old can do this activity. Let’s face it, part of the reason those twos are so terrible is because they are old enough to know things are going on around them, but at the same time they just cannot do very …