Category Archives: Recipes

Pinterest365 – Day 57 & 58 – Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets

Posted on January 26, 2013 by gracieed

I’ve been doing a LOT of laundry this week washing blankets and comforters that I use in the bottom of our dog crates.  Blankets and comforters are quite bulky so I can only do a couple per load.  This adds … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 47- Polar Express Hot Cocoa

Posted on December 17, 2012 by gracieed

I knew Mike and I would be watching “The Polar Express” tonight for our 25 Christmas movie Challenge.  And I love the Hot Cocoa scene so I searched Pinterest for a really good hot cocoa recipe.  And to my delight … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 38 – Chocolate Covered Cherry Mice

Posted on December 8, 2012 by gracieed

I, along with 5 other friends, had a Pinterest party today and I was responsible for the dessert.  When I discovered these mice, I thought they would be a fun dessert, and a great combination of flavors: chocolate and cherries. … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 37 – Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Posted on December 7, 2012 by gracieed

Crème Brulee is my favorite all time dessert and when you add pumpkin to that, well, let’s just say I didn’t think my all time favorite could get any better, but it did.  I made this dessert today to celebrate the birthdays … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 36 – Christmas Potpourri

Posted on December 6, 2012 by gracieed

After yesterday’s Pinterest craft, I needed an easy one today.  So I cut up an orange, combined it with a handful of whole cloves and some cinnamon sticks, and boiled it over low heat in a saucepan of water.  Christmas potpourri! The … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 25 – Caramel Apple Bites

Posted on November 25, 2012 by gracieed

There is nothing I like more than caramel apples.  Well, caramel anything really. It’s apple season around here and although I’ve made this dessert before for a Pinterest party, I wanted to share it with you today.  The instructions over at … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 23 – No-Stir Granola

Posted on November 23, 2012 by gracieed

We love granola in this house!  I must make a batch every week and I wanted to share this recipe with you from one of my favorite bloggers, The Frugal Girl.  She has a recipe that she’s used for ages … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 22 – Salami Rolls

Posted on November 22, 2012 by gracieed

We spend Thanksgiving at Mike’s mom and dad’s and usually bring a sweet potato casserole and an appetizer.  I’m sure like most families there are signature dishes that only appear on Thanksgiving or Christmas and our feast is no different.  … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 21 – Homemade minty foot scrub

Posted on November 21, 2012 by gracieed

Today is one of those days where a foot scrub just sounds invigorating.  Mike and I are in the middle of getting our backyard ready for a new retaining wall and we’re both sore and tired and need to soak … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 20 – Frozen Kale and Spinach Cubes

Posted on November 20, 2012 by gracieed

If you’re still reading, then I haven’t lost you with the idea of frozen kale and spinach.  They certainly are an acquired taste, but much less than you would think.  I use them in my smoothies, partly as a way … Continue reading →

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