Greek Steak Pitas with Carmalized Onions and Mushrooms is the most requested meal from my husband

What do you want for dinner tonight honey? My husband’s most requested meal!

I kid you not! Every time I ask my husband what he wants for dinner he always says Greek Steak pitas. I could probably get away with making this meal 3 or 4 times a week. If you love steak, you’ve got to give this one a try.

Greek Steak Pitas with Carmalized Onions and Mushrooms is the most requested meal from my husband

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How to make wicker look like new tutorial

Wicker Redo With A Fun Little Story Too

This is Mrs. Hannah. She was the original owner of this piece and has since handed it down to her daughter in law. Let me give you a little background on this piece of wicker.

Mrs. Hannah sitting on a restored 1920's wicker davenport

Mrs. Hannah, who mind you, has recorded everything in her life tells us this piece is called a Davenport. She also tells us that she purchased this piece…wait for it… on May 27, 1971. I ask myself, how in the world can a person remember exactly when they purchased a piece of furniture that dates back 44 years? Well, I have found out since that Hannah’s husband owns a business and they have always kept ledgers of purchases. I thought this was the neatest thing. How amazing to be able to pull out a notebook from so many years ago and know exactly what you were doing at that time based on purchases. Mrs. Hannah purchased this Wicker Davenport (I sound so debonair) from a store in the little town of Shirley that was run by the Hackett’s. She bought it from Ivy Hackett for, get this, only $20. Hannah believes the piece to actually have been made in the 1920’s. It held it’s place of prominence in Hannah’s home for a number of years and then was moved to her front porch.  Continue reading

This is a tutorial on how to add and embed a printable recipe on Wordpress.com

How To Add And Embed A Printable Recipe To Your WordPress Blog

Since starting a new blog, I have spent hours scouring the web for any and all tips I could find. There are so many things to learn. WordPress has made many things very easy and somethings require a little more research. Basically, for me, it seems to come down to knowing the right search term to stumble onto the exact information I’m looking for. I decided that when I found the perfect info and implemented it on my blog that I would pass it on to other bloggers who might need some assistance. I figured if I was searching for this info then someone else out there might be too. In this post I will explain how to add an embedded recipe to your WordPress.com blog using shortcode. Using this shortcode will help set your recipe apart from the rest of your blog post.

If you are like me and don’t have a blog theme meant for just straight up recipes but still would like to be able to add a printable recipe, then you’ve come to the right place. It is really easy to do and I’ll give you step by step instructions. Continue reading

The best make ahead crowd pleasing salad ever. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, and events.

The Perfect Potluck Salad

When the temperatures are rising and the grills are smoking, you have to have the perfect potluck salad. This Frito Corn Salad is the one that will have no leftovers. It’s a perfect salad for family cookouts and potluck parties. Memorial Day is coming up soon and summer holidays are just around the corner. If you need a quick and easy make ahead salad to take to a get together then this is the perfect potluck salad for you.

A great salad for picnics, cookouts, and potlucks!

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Quick and easy table to ottoman diy project.

DIY Table To Ottoman And How To Paint Furniture Without Sanding

It’s time for another Feature Friday with Family and Friends post!

When the boys are away this is how us girls play. When the men leave town, my girlfriends and I always come up with some fun way to get down. This particular weekend we decided to get our DIY on. When a friend is in need it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. There’s nothing like good company, good food, and good crafting! Turning a table into an ottoman couldn’t be easier and painting furniture without sanding first is the icing on the cake!  Continue reading

Chicken Cordon Bleu Wraps And A Double Duty Meal Idea

You know when you make to much Chicken Cordon Bleu…who am I kidding! You can never make to much Chicken Cordon Bleu! As you all know I previously shared a post showing how you can make Chicken Cordon Bleu in a much quicker way without all the hassle of toothpicks and heating up the oven. Now, I want to show you why I make extra and what I do with the leftovers. It’s another one of my double duty meal ideas. Continue reading

The Last Cheese Ball You’ll Ever Make

Planning a party? Need Something quick for a potluck? Maybe you need a no stress appetizer for a holiday get together? Well, this cheese ball will be a sure fire crowd pleaser and the last cheese ball you will ever make! It’s the most delicious 5 minute 4 ingredient cheese ball ever. I promise you, it’s a hit every time! Continue reading

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas make a great freezer meal to make weeknight dinner easy.

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Hey y’all! Have I got a recipe you will love. These Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas will have your family and friends begging for more! Y’all this dish is perfect as a freezer meal to help tame those busy weeknights. It’s perfect to make ahead and bake for a potluck. It’s even more perfect because a rotisserie chicken works great and takes the time and extra cooking out of the meal.

You will love these delicious Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas and the ease to make using a rotisserie chicken.
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Sew Easy Envelope Pillow Cover

I have been knee deep in DIY projects lately. I finish one to start another and finish that one to start again. I love it though! I like to keep the creative juices flowing. Plus, when my family or friends need a helping hand, I just can’t refuse! I have posts coming soon about all these DIY projects. I’ve been giving little sneak peaks on Facebook and Instagram, so check those out if you want to see what’s coming up. During these big DIY projects, I did squeeze in a couple smaller projects I want to share you. This project is so easy! If you have a sewing machine, you can whip this up in an hour.  Continue reading

Free Printable Envelope Pillow Cover Measurement Guide...use for a quick reference when cutting out fabric for pillow forms

Envelope Pillow Cover Measurement Guide

Recently, I was sewing up some quick envelope pillow covers and figuring out the measurements for the umpteenth time to cut out the fabric. I thought…boy it sure would be nice if I had made a compiled list of measurements every time I sewed a new pillow cover. Wouldn’t it be much easier than figuring out the math again or digging through old notebooks to find measurements to covers I had sewn before. So, to make my job and yours a little easier next time you want to sew an envelope pillow cover, I’ve made a compiled list. This Envelope Pillow Cover Measurement Guide will be the perfect quick reference tool to save time and brain power.  Continue reading