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My Dad’s Healing Soup

Baby it’s cold outside, and nothing is more comforting that a nourishing, rich, delicious, homemade soup. This is a cherished recipe to me and I’m sharing it with you. Enjoy.

Mexican Hot Chocolate/Aztec Hot Chocolate

You may have heard of Mexican Hot Chocolate or Aztec Hot Chocolate, but how do you make it? I’ve got you covered with a recipe. Supercharge the ‘healthy’ in your treat with GRAS certified essential oils.

New Year’s Day Texas Caviar

  Our New Year’s Dinner will be simple:  ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and Texas Caviar. My kids wouldn’t touch warmed black-eyed peas served in the traditional manner.  But…

DIY Resurrection Garden – Easter Hanging Basket

Have about an hour today? You can make a lovely Resurrection Garden just in time for Easter!

Three EASY gifts to make for St. Patrick’s Day

Most people don’t expect a little gift or remembrance on St. Patrick’s Day.  So if they get one, they are pleasantly surprised and delight.  Get inspired by these simple basket ideas so that you can put together a few by simply running to the grocery or dollar store.  Your recipient (s) will be delighted! 

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Chips – Breakfast, Snack

Want a quick, healthy and FUN snack or accompaniment for St. Patrick’s Day? Whip up a batch of Shamrock Chips in minutes. They are crisp and yummy and go well with scrambled eggs for breakfast or with guacamole and cucumber salsa for a festive snack!

4 Ingredient Summer Salad – You Want This!

Okay folks,  this salad is so delicious all on its own!   But you have to use the special ingredient of baby gourmet cucumbers.  If you use regular cucumbers (and I…

Turn A Birdbath into a Hummingbird and Butterfly Oasis

Here’s inspiration on how you can transform a little corner of your yard or garden into a hummingbird and butterfly oasis! It’s not hard and the solar fountain is a snap to install. WATCH

How to Make Hummingbird Nectar in a Few Easy Steps!

Do you love hummingbirds and wish to attract them to your yard? Use this easy DIY nectar to do it. But first, check on the hummingbird season dates in your area if you don’t already know.

Tiny Garden/Free Groceries Update: Three Ways to Use Your Green Onions!

Did you use my method to start growing green onions from store bought? Well, mine have gone crazy and now I have so much more than I can use daily. Here are three things to do with your abundant green onions.