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Making a Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner

I really didn’t want to use the self-cleaning aspect of the oven, instead I decided that making a own non-toxic oven cleaner was the thing to do.

Goal Setting Weekly Update #48

Thanksgiving is over and we’re heading into the busy month of December. Not only am I busy getting ready for the Christmas holiday but I’m also spending time thinking about my goals for the New Year. I’m so glad I wrote down my goals for 2018. I may not have accomplished them all 100%, butContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #48”

Christmas Countdown: Mailing Week

No matter where we have lived we have always had friends or family that we would mail presents to. Once Thanksgiving was behind us I would use the following week to focus on completing package wrapping for the gifts that needed to be shipped. They may not all get mailed this week, but I tryContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Mailing Week”

What To Do With Leftover Turkey?

Thanksgiving is over and if you hosted the big day at your house you may have some leftover turkey? Are you wondering what to do with leftover turkey? I have several favorite ways to use up leftover turkey and I debated which recipe to share. Instead of just sharing one recipe I decided to shareContinue reading “What To Do With Leftover Turkey?”

My Favorite Gravy Recipe

Years ago I found this gravy recipe in a magazine and it has become my favorite gravy recipe. You will find it on our table every Christmas.

Goal Setting Weekly Update #47

We’re nearing the end of the year and I’m already beginning to think about the possible goals for 2019! The top of the list will be to move out of our tiny apartment and into a new home! Hard to think about another move but I am looking forward to unpacking the rest of theContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #47”

Christmas Countdown – Thanksgiving Week

If you’ve been following along with the Christmas Countdown you have been making preparations for Christmas so that you won’t be overwhelmed and will be able to enjoy the holidays. This week is Thanksgiving. Use this week to prepare Thanksgiving dishes, homemade rolls, pies and enjoy the holiday with your family and friends. MakeContinue reading “Christmas Countdown – Thanksgiving Week”

Autumn Pumpkin Bread

Cooking favorite Thanksgiving recipes brings back memories of past Thanksgivings. One of our favorite recipes is Aunti M’s Autumn Pumpkin Bread.

Ready for a Stress Free Thanksgiving?

For the last month or so I’ve been sharing how to be prepared for Christmas by doing the Christmas Countdown. You may be getting prepared for Christmas but are you ready for a stress free Thanksgiving? Our plans have been up in the air as we figured out where we would be for Thanksgiving.Continue reading “Ready for a Stress Free Thanksgiving?”

Goal Setting Weekly Update #46

After a very busy first month is the Pacific Northwest we finally are catching our breath! Friday we got our Washington plates which was the last item on our to do list! 1. Find a new hosting site for my blog and make it secure. Done! This was the first goal accomplished this year and IContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #46”