While there are some times when we like to take the easy way out in the kitchen, resulting in more time to spend around the table with loved ones, there are other times when we’re feeling ambitious and want to devote ourselves to a beautiful, delicious labor of love like this one. Instead of a…
Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake
Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 cup cracker crumb graham1/4 Cup Sugar Sweetheart1/2 cup unsalted butter, dissolved Fill: 24 ounce cream cheese, room temperature1 1/4 cup sweetheart sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup Irish Bailey Cream Drink4 eggs Top: 1 cup sour cream2 tbsp sweetheart sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tbsp Irish Bailey Cream Drink Methods: Preheat oven 325…
Have a dirty glass top stove? Make it sparkling clean again with these 6 nifty hacks
When you’re cooking for an entire family your glass-top stove can take quite the beating, and sometimes glass spray and elbow grease just doesn’t get the job done.Sometimes you need to bring in the reinforcements.Here are six DIY ways to get those tough caked-on burnt food chunks and stains off of your glass-top stove.Before you…
The Budget Backsplash Project
In the interest of doing Pinterest on a budget, I searched non tile backsplash. Tile is great but it a little more expensive and a little harder to do yourself. As I move upstairs into my bathroom, I will be doing tile and creating the e course on that, but for the simplicity and budget…
Old World Style Fall Kitchen Canisters
I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to participate in the latest Blogger Challenge! For our fall challenge, we used glass apothecary jars and crafted or styled them any way we chose to reflect the fall theme. I went straight for the paint – and something a little unexpected – to create these textured old…
Food Storage Container Organization Solved
So I am sure we have all had some frustrations with food storage containers at one point or another. My food storage container cabinet was a stinkin’ hot mess, so I decided to get a little organized. I decided to combine a couple of different methods I have seen used before. Most of these food…
For a Lighter Suitcase, Leave These 9 Unnecessary Items at Home!
Preparing for your annual cross-country jaunt, but the thought of packing that big suitcase is making you want to stay home? If so, it may be time for you to re-think the idea of packing altogether. As it turns out, focusing on what NOT to bring can make the whole process much less painful!Here are…
Little Barn Door for Home Security
In the news lately, there have been reports of people putting cameras on the outside of peepholes to see into your house/apartment/hotel room. I (Steph) started thinking about the peephole in my front door and possible ways of covering it when not in use.After much thought, I came up with a DIY solution that is…
DIY Rustic Fence Board Bookshelf
The birds are chirping, the butterflies are fluttering and Spring cleaning is in full swing! There is just something about the days growing longer and the weather warming up that just makes me want to clean and organize my home. It is time for a freshen up and change in just about every room in…
Crockpot Christmas Crack
Have you ever dreamed of being one of those people who hands out homemade candy at Christmas, but secretly loathe those with that much time on their hands during the holidays? Well my friend, this recipe is for you. I’ve been making cookies, candies, treats and tasty things at Christmas time for two decades (sheesh…
