For centuries people in Germany and beyond have been enjoying frikadellen. Something between meatballs and hamburgers, this delicacy first rose to prominence in Germany during the 1700s. They are not only eaten in Germany, but also in Poland and throughout Scandinavia. These meat patties can be eaten like burgers on rolls or like meatballs, usually…
DIY Cinder Block Bench: Cute Outdoor Seating
I built a large cinder block planter wall several years ago and since then, cinder block benches have been on my radar. But until we moved to a new house last year, it didn’t make sense to make one since we just didn’t have a good location for one. I just re-did our paver patio, but a…
License Plate Box
An old license plate can be cut, and folded into a charming box with very little effort. We use them to serve nuts outside on the patio.A couple of license plate boxes filled with nuts on the patio.Use a rubber mallet to flatten the license plate as much as possible. You don’t have to completely…
Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake
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…
