Monday, December 1, 2025

The Tales of The Traveling Tote #45

Tales of the Traveling Tote


It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news that our dear friend Jenna, from The Painted Apron, has passed away.  We will miss her blog posts where she shared her art work and painting tutorials, scrumptious recipes, creative and lovely tablescapes, stories about her beautiful grandchildren and family and especially her friendship!  Heaven now has a sweet angel and may she watch over our travels.




Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Quick and Easy Gifts....

Here's an easy gift for friends, co-workers or neighbors.....


Saturday, November 22, 2025

Do It Over Designers -

It's time again for the DO IT OVER DESIGNERS to share a holiday recycling craft!

I bought a book at the thrift store and ripped it apart, with two craft ideas in my mind:

Friday, November 21, 2025

An Easy Holiday Appetizer

Here a quick holiday appetizer that will please your guests - colorful, easy to prepare and delicious. All you need is a few ingredients:

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Crockpot Cranberry Turkey for 4



This recipe has been all over Instagram and Tiktok, so I decided to try it - It was delish!

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Pistachio Bread

Here is an easy recipe to make a delicious, moist Pistachio Bread

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Homemade Amaretto

Are you looking for a unique gift to give someone who has everything?  Make some Amaretto!  Its takes only a few minutes and it's delish!


Sunday, November 9, 2025

Beaver Lake Nature Center - Holiday Hors D'eouvres

I recently attended a one hour seminar at Beaver Lake Nature Center where we learned how to make several recipes of festive herbal hors d'eouvres for the upcoming holidays. 


 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

A Thanksgiving Breakfast....

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Table Hop!

My little dining room table is set for an early Thanksgiving breakfast:




Saturday, October 18, 2025

Potato Chips....


I baked a few potato chips for our afternoon snack: