Use these screened in porch ideas to make your outdoor space live like an indoor room. Includes easy, budget-friendly tips and decor inspiration. Welcome to summer on the porch! Today I'm joining Jennifer from Town 'n Country Living, along with an amazing bunch of decor bloggers, and we're sharing our summer colors. I'm sure it's no surprise that my colors for this summer are blue and white. I just completed a porch makeover and have some screened in porch ideas to share along with the room ... continue reading...
Container Herb Garden Ideas: Grow Your Own!
Grow your own herbs with these container herb garden ideas. Easy tips for getting a big harvest from a small amount of space. Growing herbs is one of the things I like best about summer. I'm to the point where taking care of our yard sometimes feels more like work than pleasure...but not when it comes to my herb garden. I love everything about it from choosing the containers, to planting the herbs, and watering. For a small amount of work, an herb garden offers a huge return. Every year I try ... continue reading...
Best Grilled Chicken Recipe with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
This is the best grilled chicken recipe! It's easy, quick, moist and delicious. Uses fresh or frozen chicken breasts. Paired with rosemary roasted potatoes, it makes the perfect summertime meal. Best Grilled Chicken Recipe A few summers ago I read somewhere (don't remember where) how to make delicious easy grilled chicken…finally. Grilling chicken for me was always a struggle. I either didn’t get it done enough or I ended up burning it. Here's an easy method that will give you beautiful ... continue reading...
Home Style Saturdays: Patios, Paint Colors, Garden Flowers & More!
Welcome to the Memorial Day weekend edition of Home Style Saturdays...where there's a little something for everyone! I hope you all have a restful weekend...and that you get to spend some time with the people you love. Please keep the families of the men and women serving in our Armed Forces in your thoughts & prayers. They are truly special. Enjoy the links! Designthusiasm | Creating an Outdoor Lounge on Our Small (and only) Patio Maison de Pax | Casually Elegant Summer Outdoor ... continue reading...
Banana Bread Recipe | Easy, Fast & Delicious!
A delicious, easy banana bread recipe that is fast and oh so moist! Make loaves or muffins in no time at all and uses basic pantry ingredients. I have been making this easy bread recipe forever...or at least it seems like it. It's one of those quick-gratification recipes that is moist and delicious. Throw it together, pop it in the oven and in about 30 minutes you have hot, yummy, sweet banana bread. This recipe calls for an entire tablespoon of baking powder...so when you see the ... continue reading...
M&M Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe
Make this M & M Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe for any seasonal family gathering. Just change the color of the M & M's to fit the holiday! This sugar cookie cake recipe is adapted from a basic recipe I've had for a long time. Years ago, I got the recipe from a friend and at the time, I couldn't make these cookies often enough! They are deliciously soft and literally melt in your mouth. That recipe was buried in the archives of my blog and I had actually forgotten it was there. It's been ... continue reading...
Basic Baked Beans Recipe: Easy & Delicious!
6 ingredients is all you need to make this quick and easy Basic Baked Beans Recipe. An easy side dish recipe made with Bush's Baked Beans that is perfect for a picnic! Basic Baked Beans Recipe We all find pleasure and fulfillment in different things. That's what makes the world go round. One thing that brings me great pleasure right now is when I can cook something for my Dad that puts a smile on his face. Believe it or not, this basic baked beans recipe is his favorite thing to ... continue reading...
