Useful & practical living tips from a MN ND Mom Blogger & Web Designer
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching but don't worry if you haven't gotten Valentine's ready for the kids or a card for your sweetie.Today I'm sharing some super quick and easy DIY Valentine treats you can do on the fly. You can make you own cards, swap treats or just get into the spirit of love with the ideas I picked up from … [Read more...]
Here's a list of hot holiday foodie trends courtesy of Betty Crocker! Which is your favorite???? Mine is the Boozy Baking. No surprise there, right! lol Trend: Double Desserts Taking two desserts and mixing and mashing them together is one of our favorite trends. Things like pie shakes, cookie stuffed cookies, and pie-filled … [Read more...]
Cake Stands Stove top burner covers, spray paint, and finialsSource: decorganizecrafts.blogspot.com via Jennifer on PinterestChic Stylish Bangles Plastic water bottles, scrap fabric and rick rack.Source: fashion.onblog.at via Jennifer on PinterestChange Purse or Snack Cup Hot glue, zipper and a left over soda … [Read more...]
Source: brownpaper--packages.com via Jennifer on Pinterest What's sweeter than chocolate covered treats for Christmas? After seeing this on Pinterest, I'm thinking of adding all sort of chocolate coated goodies to make delicious handmade holiday gift baskets. Some things to dip in chocolate:cookies (store bought or fresh … [Read more...]
I've been pinning like a mad woman again and have found the CUTEST DIY Christmas decoration ideas on Pinterest. Today I wanted to share this inspiring project using wine corks.If you have a truckload of wine corks and not sure what to do with them, turn them into this! They're totally gift worthy!BTW-Totally not judging your truckload of … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving coming soon and many people struggle with carving the turkey. With a few simple steps you can carve your bird like a pro!First you want to be sure to start with a super knife so invest in an inexpesive knife sharpener and a good chef's knife and you should be set!Second you want to let the roasted turkey rest for ten minutes … [Read more...]
Here's some fabulous pecan pie recipes just in time for Thanksgiving Dinner! At the end of this post is a recipe for a Chocolate Pecan Pie.Pecan Pie PopsSource: cookingchanneltv.com via Jennifer on PinterestPecan Pie CookiesSource: evilshenanigans.com via Jennifer on PinterestPecan Pie TrufflesSource: nytimes.com via … [Read more...]
I know lots of people who can't make gravy but what would Christmas or Thanksgiving be without good ole' fashioned turkey gravy?If you have trouble with the gravy, don't feel bad! I use to be gravy challenged too but it's actually pretty easy once you figure out the trick.Here's another video in the How to Cook a Turkey series to help with … [Read more...]
Some of you might not know but Matthew's into this whole nomadic lifestyle.I remember when Sahara was released he traveled across country … [Read More...]
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Jenn is a trucker's wife raising two boys in small town Minnesota. While Trucker Hubby is on the road, she gets to watch what she wants on TV, sleep in the middle of the bed and shaves her legs IF she feels like it (which is rare!) She hates house work, exercise and those stupid "buy 2 items to get 55¢ off" coupons!
Jenn is honest & real about the things she loves (her family & chocolate) & the things she hates (getting up early, "55¢ off 2" coupons, & the laundry pile). Sometimes it works in her favor...other times, not so much so!
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