Author: Laura

DIY Spooky Halloween Wreath Tutorial

DIY Spooky Halloween Wreath Tutorial

This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you.  Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. Check out the instructions below for a DIY 

Grilled oyster recipes that everyone can enjoy

Grilled oyster recipes that everyone can enjoy

Raw oysters are great, but try grilling/broiling with spinach, garlic & Parmesan or Chorizo & cheddar. Don’t like raw oysters? Try these recipes. As a kid, I spent a significant part of my summers down  in Gulf  Shores, Alabama.  We loved slow-living on the bay, 

Parchment paper cooking:  Eat a healthy fish dinner & spend more time with family

Parchment paper cooking: Eat a healthy fish dinner & spend more time with family

This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you.  Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. Life happens fast.  We all have too many 

Plan an Oktoberfest celebration for family and friends

Plan an Oktoberfest celebration for family and friends

This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you.  Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. OKTOBERFEST!  The best fall party of them all! 

When life gives you lemons?  Make dinner, dessert and cocktails!

When life gives you lemons? Make dinner, dessert and cocktails!

Do you adore lemons?  I love the yellow color; they always make me feel happy and bring a smile to my face.  I also love the smell of the blossoms & fruit and cannot get enough of the flavor. This post contains affiliate links.  If 

A Beginner’s Guide to Canning: Preserve Your Food in Jars

A Beginner’s Guide to Canning: Preserve Your Food in Jars

This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you.  Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. Canning is a great way to preserve fruits 

Planning a Furniture Flip – Dresser to Bar Cabinet

Planning a Furniture Flip – Dresser to Bar Cabinet

Flipping furniture is a great way to create a customized piece for your home at a fraction of the cost of quality retail furniture.  A little creativity and elbow grease, some paint, and you are on your way. Imagining a new use for old furniture 

Dreaming of Italy – preparations for a cultural immersion vacation

Dreaming of Italy – preparations for a cultural immersion vacation

This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you.  Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. Buongiorno! I am very fortunate that I have 

A simple recipe for a quick and healthy Alfredo sauce – 3 variations to add variety to your menu

A simple recipe for a quick and healthy Alfredo sauce – 3 variations to add variety to your menu

This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the seller’s profit at no additional cost to you.  Please see my Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information. Why healthy Alfredo sauce? I love to cook 

Restoration of a Northwoods boathouse – when to avoid a DIY

Restoration of a Northwoods boathouse – when to avoid a DIY

When we purchased our vacation home we knew the first project we had to tackle was stabilizing the boathouse.   The cabin was build in the mid-1950’s and the boathouse was constructed not long after that.  The boathouse was definitely a major bonus on our