October Highlights at Keeping the Castle
October 31, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Castle News and Chit Chat, General Housekeeping and Homemaking
It’s the end of another month and so once again I have put together a list of this month’s articles for easy access. I tried putting them into categories, but some of the categories overlapped a little. I hope this helps to find what you need or missed this month.
Food, Cooking, and Holidays:
Cooking with a Little This and That
10 Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Your Last Minute Stop for Halloween Ideas
17 Halloween Cupcake Ideas
20 Pumpkin Inspired Recipes
Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
30 Fall Inspired Desserts and Treats
Organization and Declutering:
Do You Have an All or Nothing Attitude
Tips to Get Your Organization …read more
Links I’m Enjoying
October 13, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Homemaking Blogs and Websites
I’ve been browsing around the internet today. Thought you might enjoy these too. :)
Landlord Ed Peirce refused to evict his tenants. Instead, he got a job. This is a beautiful story of kindness and mercy.
This chicken tenders picadillo sounds yummy and simple. I might give this recipe a try some time soon.
I’ve had fruit pizza before and now I have the recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod. The pictures make the pizza look too pretty to eat.
To get educated about tea shopping, check out these 10 healing herbs used in teas.
Some days I can get a lot done and …read more
Links I’m Enjoying
September 15, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Homemaking Blogs and Websites
I’ve been doing a little surfing around the internet. Thought you might enjoy these too.
My mouth is watering from just looking at these brownies from How to Cook Like Your Grandmother. I don’t remember my grandmother making anything that looked this good.
These tea party flower sandwiches are so darling. So cute and dainty. These are perfect for a tea party with my little girl.
This short video of a kid parking his toy car will bring a smile to your face.
Nicole at Making it Lovely has organized her closet. I am so impressed with her system. After seeing this though, I …read more
August Highlights at Keeping the Castle
September 4, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking
Thanks everyone for stopping by to read my articles, tips, and ramblings. I appreciate you. In case you missed some articles last month, here is a quick reference.
Coffee Flavored Dessert Recipes
Easy Three Ingredient Peach Crisp
Save Time by Sharing Prepared Foods
How to Upholster a Headboard
Easy Baseball Cake
How to Fix Stretched Sweater Cuffs
How to Add Curb Appeal
Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Easy Frog and Princess Cupcakes
Easy, Fast, and Nutritious Meals
15 Ways to Get Out of the House on Time
Zip-Up Hypoallergenic Mattress Cover
I’m a Homeowner!
Tips for a Great Cup of Coffee, Part 1
Tips for a Great Cup of Coffee, Part 2
Under the Bed Storage, Part 1
Under …read more
Links I’m Enjoying
September 1, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
I haven’t done a link round up in a while. Hope you enjoy these articles I’ve found.
I know the title of this is “Links I’m Enjoying”. I don’t enjoy family profiling, but I found Marye’s article very interesting and upsetting. Check out Green Is as Green Does: Can a Large Family Be Eco-Friendly?.
I’m a bit of a tightwad, so I enjoyed reading about a cheap dessert, Depression Style Rice Tarts, at Baking Delights.
Fall is my favorite season so these Centerpieces with a Vegetable Theme at She Knows Parties made me smile.
I’ve heard of making your own laundry detergent, but Trent at …read more
Helpful Links for This Week
June 30, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Homemaking Blogs and Websites
I’m been surfing around the web and here are some articles that I’m enjoying or might be helpful to you.
Easy Patriotic Dessert Recipes
Too Many T-Shirts? Transform Them!
Recycle Your Old Books
5 Ways to Save Money on Kids’ Party Decorations
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Pork & Veggies Kabobs
A Simple Raspberry Sauce
How to Freeze Blueberries
Southwestern Style Potato Salad
Deep Fried Mash Potatoes
How to Make Paper Floofs for Your Party
How to Make a French Fry Cake
Enjoy!
Do you have any links to add?
image from kraft
May Highlights at Keeping the Castle
June 29, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Castle News and Chit Chat
When I visit blogs, one thing that is time consuming is looking through the older posts. I’ve decided that to make things easier for my readers, I will make a post with links to articles that have been written that month. This will serve as an easy way to read the information that you feel could be useful to you. Since June is not over just yet, I’ll go ahead and wrap up May for us.
Cleaning Your Gas Grill
Kitchen Must-Have: Pyrex Portable
Betty Crocker Brownie Recipes
Gardening with Volunteer Plants
Primal Grill with Steve Raichlen
7-Day Menu Planner
Thankful for Those Who Served
27 Patriotic Crafts …read more
Links I’m Enjoying
June 6, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
Here are links to some of the articles I enjoyed this week.
Cindy at My Recycled Bags has recycled old t-shirts to make a really cute purse.
Erika at CraftStylish shows how to make tote bags from vintage bed sheets.
Mornings with Mom has a tasty looking homemade apple crisp that she says is quick and easy to make.
This newspaper hut is pretty cool. Be sure to bookmark this for those summer days when the kids are bored out of their minds. Whip out this idea and your kids will probably call you “the coolest mom ever”.
During the summer, my husband and I enjoy …read more
Links I’m Enjoying
May 21, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
Have you all missed me? I know that I’ve missed you. After a few exhausting weeks and over 20 hours on the road, I’m happy to be back at home. Here’s a few links I’m enjoying today.
I’m craving burritos since reading about these Brown Bag Burritos at The Finer Things in Life. I need to find the time to make some of these and freeze them for quick meals.
A few years ago, I could have used this recipe for frugal potting soil. I had some flower beds to build up and fill with dirt. I remember buying the cheap potting …read more
Links I’m Enjoying
April 26, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, Homemaking Blogs and Websites
A few years ago, my mother-in-law made no-sew fleece blankets for my children. Since they are made from two pieces of fleece, they are so warm. Be on the look-out for fleece when it goes on sale.
Sandy has posted about a free subscription to Organic Gardening. Hurry before they’re all gone!
FamilyLife Culture has an article on How NOT to Treat Your Mate. All of us could probably use a reminder in these areas.
Each Easter, I look forward to buying a package of Peeps marshmallows. Thig & Thistle has come up with a recipe for making your own. You might want …read more






