The Best Valentines Day Cards and Crafts...

I don’t know about you, but I am just absolutely overwhelmed by the vast selection of Valentines Day cards – and decorations – that are available in various stores. I am equally – if not more – overwhelmed by the cost of these very pretty items! Not sure how many people save all their card, I used to, until I have boxes and boxes of them. Yes – there is a way to re-use them –...

Chocolate Beer Cake Recipe...

Just in time for Valentines day  – ladies, you can totally surprise your loved one with a delicious, homemade chocolate beer cake! Yes – you are reading this right – this cake is made with beer. I made it last night and got rave reviews not only from my husband, but also from a friend who stopped by for a visit. And you don’t have to worry – you , or anyone else will not taste the beer –...

Great Valentines Day Recipes...

Making that special meal on Valentines Day is sometimes the best gift you can give. Whether you choose breakfast, lunch or dinner, planning what you will serve is important. I have put together a list of recipes suitable for what you choose to do – just click on the link or the picture to get the complete ingredients and instructions. Enjoy!   Special Valentines Day Breakfast Romantic Valentines Day Dinner Valentines...

The Best Valentines Day Ideas...

One of the nicest days of the year – a day when you get to tell people that you love them – in case you don’t do it often enough. There are a number of ways to do that – saying is the nicest one, but on February 14th, we all get to do just a little bit more. Here is some help for you – ideas and tips on how to organize a party, what to do to create that special thoughtful gift, how to create...

Waterloo Dark Corned Beef and Cabbage...

I get to name this recipe, since I created it. I have mentioned a few times in the past that I like cooking with beer – just like my grandma used to do.So – looking at a corned beef brisket I got for our Sunday dinner, I thought about what I could do with it. Adding cabbage and few simple ingredients was the answer and using Waterloo Dark beer was definitely a good choice. This recipe turned out great! I...

Easy Way to Make Great Butter Tarts...

You can easily make butter tarts like these! Click on the picture and check out my pre-packaged products. So easy, you won't believe it! I have a story to tell you:  Some of you are already familiar with the Mama Knows product line. Good old fashioned recipes that I have personally transformed into a ready to mix and make goodies. One of the products are The Best Ever Butter Tarts. And much to my delight, my adopted...

How to Choose Fish for Your Aquarium...

I could call myself “almost and expert” – on what NOT to do with your fish tank! Over the years that I had a tank, I have gone through number of fish and I have to admit that I consider myself my own worst enemy. Explanation? I love Heart Shaped Blood Parrots – and they can be a bit nasty and mean to say the least. They are from the cichlid fish family – you really have to be careful who...

All About Being a Grandmother...

Being a grandma for the first time is something I have thought about for a long time – thinking out what kind of a grandma I want to be was something that was very important to me. If you are anything like me, you know you want to be the best grandma ever, you want to give your grandchild the best of everything. Let’s face it – grandma’s are younger these days – not in years, but in activities...

Great Homemade Beef Stew Recipe...

Definitely on the top of the "Comfort Foods" list - try the recipe today! It is now almost two years ago that I first posted the Homemade Beef Stew Recipe. Comments have been pretty unanimous – “Just like grandma used to make!” And that makes me very proud – my own grandma taught me to cook and bake and I will always be grateful for that. This recipe is perfect for this time of year –...