{ Fried Green Beans } I actually had never thought about frying green beans until my husband and I ate at the TGIFridays in Wilminton, NC a few weekends ago. I’m always up for trying new things when we go out to eat, so this was my opportunity to try a fried green bean and see if it…
Brown Sugar-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
The BEST Sweet Potatoes (SIDE NOTE FROM BIGBEAR!) My father got this recipe from his mom and passed it on to me! You will need: 5-6 Large Sweet Potatoes 2 cups dark brown sugar 2 cups hot water to make a thick syrup What to do: Place your sweet potatoes on either a lipped baking sheet…
How to Cook An UnStuffed Turkey
How to Cook An UnStuffed Turkey Thanksgiving is Almost here!!!! YAY!!! I love to cook so Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of my favorite holidays! But here is a simple and great way to Cook An UnStuffed Turkey for Thanksgiving!!! What you need: 1 Turkey Salt Pepper Plus any other seasoning that you love Meat thermometer Aluminum…
Royal Icing Recipe
This is what I use to Decorate my Cookies! Dries overnight and the cookies are then stackable. Royal Icing Recipe 6 oz (3/4 cup) of warm water5 Tablespoons meringue powder1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 kilogram (2.25 lbs.) powdered icing sugar In mixer bowl, pour in the warm water and the meringue powder. Mix it with…
Hello Kitty Cookies!!!
I made these Hello Kitty Cookies as Practice cookies to see if I could Even Make Hello Kitty Cookies for a Friends Little Girls 2nd birthday. I didnt have a Hello Kitty Cookie Cutter so I cut out the Hello Kitty Face Using my Provo Craft Cricut from the Hello Kitty Cartridge. And traced them…
Turning a Shirt into a Tank Top.
I needed a Referee Shirt for my Halloween Costume But I didn’t want a box looking shirt, I wanted a Tank Top. So I made my Own!! Look at my Referee Tank top!!! How cute!! I made that out of a regular referee shirt i got at DICKS. Here are the instructions! 1. Choose your…
Small Christmas Treat Boxes
I got this idea from Stamping with Dawn! Here are hers: Small Halloween Box with Dawn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFKqNeYKehc She has some awesome videos so you should def check her out! The stamp i used is from Stampin Ups “Just Beclause” set which I LOVE!!! Hope you like them!!
Halloween Smores Jar with Gift Tags
Halloween S’mores Jar with Gift Tags I got this Idea from Project Tuesday – Halloween S’mores Jar with Gift Tags!!! Visit them here: http://sasprojecttuesday.blogspot.com/ Such a cute idea. Since I knew Emily was going to be our only trick or treater I made her some special goodies and one of this goodies was the Halloween…
Our Light the Night Walk
Hey Everyone!! I just wanted to Share Some Pictures from the Light the Night Leukemia Walk We did!! Thomas, Adam, Meghan, Mom Dad and MySelf, Walked the 2 miles for Light the Night!The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk is the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer….
The Best Apple Crisp
This is the best apple crisp recipe that we’ve ever made! It’s a family favorite and I make it for almost every holiday and family gathering! I got this recipe from another Military Wife when we lived at Camp Lejeune. She was having a Pampered Chef party and I was invited. I went because I…
Light The Night Walk
Check out our team page!http://pages.lightthenight.org/nc/Triad09/Barretts Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s evening walk and fundraising event. It is the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of people battling blood cancers and to commemorate loved ones lost. Thomas and I are walking On October 10th, 2009 for the…
Pop Top Gift Cans
Pop Top Gift Cans Great for Gift Cards, Little Prsents, Candy, etc. I made these to put little bags of flavored coffee in for my Dads Birthday 🙂 What You’ll Need: 1 Can of Soup …can must have pop top tops Scrapbook paper ribbon glue Fillers Smooth-Edge Can Opener ( I use the The Pampered…
Paprika Steak and Rice
I found a recipe kind of like this in one of my cookbook, but that recipe called for onions and peppers which my husband and I don’t like. So I took their idea and made my own version for us. This is very, very good. It’s always inhaled at our house haha. I try to…
Godiva Chocolate Martini
Godiva Chocolate Martini 1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur1 1/2 shots creme de cacao1/2 shot vodka2 1/2 shots half-and-half Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass. Yummy. My Favorite Drink at the Little Dipper 🙂
Broccoli Fish Rollups
I dont eat fish…. BUT i was determined to try new things this year and this was one of them, and I LOVED IT! It was soo very good! You have to try it! Broccoli Fish Rollups 1 (10 ¾ oz) can cream of broccoli and cheese soup ½ cup milk 2 cups of stuffing…
Brown Sugar Pies
These little Pies are so yummy! Brown Sugar Pies 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons dark or light corn syrup 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 egg 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla Package of Individual Pie crust 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In small bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter,…
Chocolate Cover Goodness Pretzels
Chocolate Cover Goodness Pretzels 6 ounces milk chocolate chips ( I love the Ones from the Candy Section in the Hobby Stores)2 tablespoons shortning24 pretzels Sticks Directions 1. Melt chocolate and shortening or wax over a double boiler or in the microwave.2. Stir until smooth and combined.3. Remove from heat, leaving mixture over hot water…
Custom Photo Frame
Here is a very cute very inexpensive way to decorate and personalize a frame! I used my Provo Craft Cricut to cut the letters for the name SAVANNAH! I used the Font “Digs My Hart” from www. kevinandamanda.com My Custom Photo Frame What You’ll Need: 1 wooden Frame ( I got one at Hobby Lobby…
Photo Coasters
Custom Photo Coasters! I LOVE THESE!!!!! They were so easy and they are so personal and cute! What You will need: WhiteTissue Paper ( I got a pack of 40 sheets from the dollar store) 4″ x 4″ Tile (I got mine at Lowes for 28 Cents each) 4” x 4” Cork Mod Podge Tape…
Altered Cookie Sheet Magnet Board
Altered Cookie Sheet Magnet Board I got this idea from Scrappin Phlen. I saw a picture of one of her blog and decided to make one of my own for my kitchen and one for my mom. What You’ll Need is: 1 Smooth Cookie Sheet (I got a pack of 3 at Walmart for about…