Boston Cream Cake 1 buttered cake mix2 packages instant vanilla pudding1 1/2 cups milk1 8 ounce cool whip12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup heavy whipping cream Prepare cake according to package directions. Bake in 2-8 inch round pans Cool completely.Filling: In a large … [Read more...]
Kielbasa and Fried Potatoes
Kielbasa and Fried Potatoes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 pounds potatoes (cubed)salt and pepper1 rope of kielbasa (sliced) In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add potatoes, kielbasa and season with salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes or until potatoes are golden … [Read more...]
Tablescape – Under $10 St. Patrick’s Day
When I was growing up my mom use to do some things that were over the top or very silly. When I'd ask her "why?" her answer would always be the same, "I'm building memories!" As a parent myself, those few words have shaped how I parent my children. Like my mother, I tend to do some really … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Party #12
Last week, Laurie from Heaven's Walk got all kinds of attention for her Little Prairie Stool making her this weeks Featured Link. Didn't she do a great job turning this $8.00, once unloved stool into a beautiful treasure? For being the featured link, Laurie is getting all kinds of goodies, a special … [Read more...]
Vanilla Uses – WWII Series
Picture by: JackRabbit This weeks WWII post is all about vanilla. One of my favorite uses, other than baking, is the one where it is used as a perfume. When we were coming up with this weeks list my mom told me that when she was little my grandma would use it as a perfume. To this day my mom … [Read more...]
Dollar Store – Plate Decorating
Happy St. Patty's Day! I want to share with you a quick project that was inspired by this PIN A few months ago I pinned this knowing that one day I would find just the right application. As I was coming up with my under $10.00 St. Patrick's Day tablescape I knew exactly how I was … [Read more...]
Wood Grains
Do you know your wood? Knowing the different characteristics of wood is very helpful information to have if you are purchasing or repairing wood items. I did a poll with some of my friends and I asked them "How do you identify what type of wood something is made of?" The general consensus was by … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Do you prefer cake or ice cream? Yesterday was my sons 15th birthday and he's not much of a cake person so he requested an ice cream cake. As much as I appreciate the artistry of Carvel and Baskin Robbins ice cream cakes I don't much care for the prices. In an attempt to fulfill his birthday … [Read more...]