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Links I’m Enjoying

October 13, 2009 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under Homemaking Blogs and Websites

Links I’m Enjoying

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

Links I’m Enjoying

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

Links I’m Enjoying

Links I’m Enjoying

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

Helpful Links for This Week

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

Links I’m Enjoying

Links I’m Enjoying

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

Links I’m Enjoying

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

Links I’m Enjoying

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

Homemaking and Housekeeping Links

March 25, 2009 by Karen Weideman  
Filed under Home Making

Homemaking and Housekeeping Links

I really enjoy Cadbury Creme Eggs.  It’s a yummy little something that I look forward to each Easter.  I have to say though, I’ve never heard of baking with Cadbury Creme eggs.  Have you?
I have a weakness for sweets.  This Pomegranate Layer Cake at Baking Delights looks yummy.
Last year, my husband and I planted some tomato and pepper plants.  It was nice to have fresh veggies around and it definitely saved on our grocery bill.  Peggy gives us some reasons to start a veggie garden.
I’m all for saving time in the kitchen and making easy recipes.  Noble Pig gives us …read more

Links I’m Enjoying

Links I’m Enjoying

Sorry there aren’t as many link as I had planned.  Don’t you just love it when Internet Explorer closes all of your windows?  Anyway, here are some links I’m enjoying.
Marye’s goat had babies over the weekend.  She just put up some new pictures and they are so cute!  I live out in the country and this has me thinking about getting some animals.
Today is St. Patrick’s Day.  Here are some unconventional ways to celebrate.
Did you know that’s it’s American Chocolate Week?  Hooray for one of my favorite foods!  Stop by Chocolate Bytes for some tasty recipes and info about chocolate.
A …read more

Links I’m Enjoying

Links I’m Enjoying

As far as Girl Scout cookies go, the Samoas have to be my favorite.  These homemade alternatives look incredibly yummy, but I don’t know that I’d have the patience to make them.  How about you?
Did you know that it was pretty easy to make your own mozarella cheese?  I didn’t.  Check it out at cook.eat.think.
Looking for something to do with your husband’s old button down shirts?  Try making art smocks.  Get the tutorial at Forty-Two Roads.
Like moss?  Find out how to paint moss designs in your garden.
This strawberries & cream banana bread sounds yummy.  I’ll have to try it once …read more

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