Poke cakes are some of the best desserts to feed a crowd. There’s no icing, you don’t need a special pan, and they always turn out moist and flavorful thanks to the liquid that you pour over the cake after poking some holes in it. This particular poke cake has one of my all time…
Hummingbird Bread
For a cake so easy and delicious, Hummingbird Cake sure has a long and tangled story behind it. It’s main ingredients – tropical banana and pineapple – give a clue as to its origins. The story goes that it was first invented in Jamaica in the late 1960’s where it was known as “doctor bird…
How to Clean Pee Off Furniture and Carpets
Whether you’re dealing with pet urine or kid urine, this simple hack (and unexpected ingredient) will teach you how to clean pee off furniture and carpets! This post contains affiliate links! “Mommy, I went potty!” Cooper sing-songs as I walk in the back door. “That’s great!” “On the couch!” “That’s…um…yeah. No.” This is a typical…
Chicken & Dressing Casserole
I think I’ve lost my mojo. Or my mind. Or both. All I know is I cooked three amazingly delicious recipes for the blog this weekend and couldn’t get any pictures that were worth a toot. I think it might be time to invest in a camera. And get a proper lighting setup. But, dang…
Pool Noodle Flower Float
7 things not to clean with vinegar
Since the early days of this blog, I’ve sung the praises of vinegar and water as one of the simplest and cheapest homemade cleaners you can make to use around the house. I’ve used my 50/50 white vinegar and water mixture on most of our home’s hard surfaces including sinks, faucets, kitchen and bathroom counters,…
Citristrip & Saran Wrap to Remove Finishes
This antique coffee table was given to me by my neighbor. When I refinish a piece and want to re-stain the top I either use my sander or use this Citristrip/Saran Wrap trick. I use the CS/SW trick when there are layers and layers of paint or delicate creases & details. The Citristrip gets in…
Fried potatoes and onions
Southern Fried Potatoes and Onions Recipe Step 1. Use a heavy frying pan (not non stick). A Cast Iron Skillet is recommended. Step 2. Soak the potatoes.Report this ad Step 3. Pat dry the potatoes well and heat the butter and oil to very hot. Step 4. Put the potatoes and onions in the pan…
Toll House Famous Fudge
This Is Pretty Amazing!! When it comes to sweet treats, fudge is number one at our house. It doesn’t really matter what type of fudge I’m making, the kids will devour it as if it was the last piece of food on Earth. Usually I try a new recipe almost every month, and if it’s…
$5 Curtains
I have come up with a super easy way to make curtains, and for super cheap! I made my curtains out of cotton sheets that I picked up at Wal-Mart.Wal-Mart sells these twin size flat sheets for only $5! What a steal! You can’t buy curtains, nor fabric for that price. Plus they have several…
