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 –...

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...

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...

How to Make Christmas Memories...

Some special memories just happen – things people say, things people do…. And then there are some that you can create – and as the years go by, they become more and more special. This is my own story: Almost 40 years ago, I made Christmas stockings for my two boys. The older one – Dusan – was just little over 2 years old and the younger one – Daniel was only 6 weeks old at the time....

How to Make Christmas Stockings...

You can make your very own Christmas stockings and add a special touch to each one. Use them to decorate with, fill with treats and give as gifts! Here is a really cute idea! You can easily turn woolen socks into one of a kind Christmas stockings – imagine hanging them on your mantel or accenting your armoire with them. All you have to do is find the woolen stockings you like, and think how you can complement their...

All About Special Christmas Gifts...

As you can imagine, I have always been the one to make as many special Christmas gifts as time and energy would allow. My boys had shelves full of sweaters, hats, scarfs, handmade blankets in every room…. and eventually the rest of my family did as well. It really was time to start coming up with new and different things to create. So for the last couple of years, I have been making special gift baskets and gift...

Cranberry Upside Down Cake Recipe...

You already know that I love cranberries! And this time of the year is just perfect for adding them into all kinds of recipes. The topping is made by simply baking cranberries placed in layer over sugar and spices at the bottom of the pan.As the cake bakes, sugar caramelizes, forming a rich syrup. You can add sweetened whip cream that will make a perfect combination to this lovely spicy dessert.  I am going to include...

Apple Raisin Bread Pudding Recipe...

Let’s say you have bread in your kitchen that is a bit dry and a few apples in your fruit basket that are no longer the greatest for biting into; Here is what you can do and create a great tasting dessert for your family! Apple Raisin Bread Pudding: Ingredients: 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter (4 melted, 2 cold, plus a bit more, softened for baking dish 5 cups of milk 6 large eggs 1-12/ cups of sugar 1 tablespoon...

How to make Old Fashioned Butter Cookies...

Here is why I like Butter Cookies (aside of the obvious fact that they are delicious!) – you can make different varieties of final shapes and finishes and it looks like you have baked a great selection. And it can be all done from one basic dough. Here is the recipe: Old Fashioned Butter Cookies: Ingredients: 3 cups of flour 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar 1 cup of col unsalted butter, cut into cubes ½ teaspoon...

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas...

Adding a special touch to your Thanksgiving table does not have to be difficult or expensive. Here are a few of the ones I like: You most probably have a glass bowl already, so think about filling it with various sizes of pumpkins and colourful gourds – definitely not difficult and not expensive at all. But it does look great and I am sure it will add a special touch to any table Do you have children’s...