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 –...

Best New Year Quotes...

It always helps to have something that will make you smile – especially this time of the year, between Christmas and New Year, when you are just working on catching your second breath to deal with all the holiday activities. I was thinking about what to write – and then I thought that it may be a good idea to find what tohers are saying about New Year and find the ones that made me smile. Here are some of...

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...

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...

Unique and Handmade Gifts Like No Others...

I just have to share this with all of you! After years of thinking about doing what I do best, I have finally launched Mama Knows product line – in my very own online store! I can hardly sleep now – it’s like having another child! All the products have my personal name on them – all have been developed and well tested personally by me and I do believe they make incredible gifts! Check out the Recipes...

Cornbread Pudding Recipe...

Cornbread pudding will make a great addition to any meal – especially if you are looking to add something to your holiday dinner menu. You can serve it topped with fruits or nuts and make a lovely dessert! Fro variation and to serve with your main course, I have added a recipe make with chives – Enjoy! Cornbread Pudding Preheat oven to 300F with rack in the centre position In a large bowl, beat together 4...

Roast Turkey with Herb Butter Recipe...

I recommend the Cornbread and Sausage stuffing - but you can choose from any one of my top 5! The combination of herbs is what makes the difference here. And when you use Sausage and Cornbread stuffing, you will be creating a definite holiday favourite! Roast turkey with Herb Butter Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of butter(at room temperature) 1 tablespoon each of fresh chopped rosemary, sage and thyme Coarse salt and pepper 1...

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting Recipe...

Remember that adding raisins will add to the wonderful taste of this cake! I don’t know if it is the spices or the delicious Honey Frosting, that make this cake:” oh soooo good!” – but I do know that it is worth the effort in your kitchen. Hope you enjoy the recipe and remember – your comments, suggestions and experiences are always welcomed and very much appreciated!   Pumpkin Spice...