According to my husband, this Brown Sugar Fudge is as good as Grandma Stewart’s! Christmas wouldn’t be the same without it!
Brown Sugar Fudge
Christmas To Do List
With Christmas just around the corner Santa isn’t the only one making a list! We all need to make a list of things to do and things we want to do and cross them off as they are completed. We all have traditions that are important for our families. These are… Read more“Christmas To Do List”
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Cinnamon Ornaments Perfected
A lovely part of a handmade Christmas. These cinnamon ornaments can be hung on a tree, strung into garland, or used as gift embellishments. INGREDIENTS: * The nutmeg and cloves are optional, but add to the scent. Nutmeg is quite a bit more expensive than cinnamon and cloves. If you omit either,… Read more“Cinnamon Ornaments Perfected”
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Chopped Nuts
Nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.) are an expensive ingredient in many recipes. Money saving tip: Buy whole nuts in bulk and chop them at home in a food processor. Store in an air tight container in the freezer to keep them fresh. This applies to coconut as well. Here are some… Read more“Chopped Nuts”
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Pumpkin Bread
This flavourful quick bread is a favourite with my family and friends. Make ahead and freeze for brown bag lunches. Make your own pumpkin purée. Makes three loaves. Chech out these posts as well: Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.
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Dryer Sheets
Did you know? Half a dryer sheet keeps the static away just as well as a full dryer sheet. This may seem like a small thing, but a penny saved is a penny earned! You may also enjoy these posts: Fresh as a daisy laundry tips Folding flat and fitted… Read more“Dryer Sheets”
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Christmas Gift Tags
The tradition of sending Christmas cards to family and friends has become less common, but I still love to send (and receive!) Christmas greetings. In my entrance I display the cards we receive on a string I have hung along the ceiling, just like my Nana used to do. Every… Read more“Christmas Gift Tags”
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No Mess Bacon
The broiler pan. There has been one in every home I’ve lived in, but until recently I’ve never used it. I have discovered that it is an incredible tool for cooking bacon! There is no spattering and most of the grease drips into the bottom of the pan. Directions: A spray… Read more“No Mess Bacon”
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Traditional Christmas Decorating
The memory tree and vintage tree, the manger scene and village are just a few of the displays we create at Christmas. Decorating is a part of the traditions we look forward to year after year. When the stores start stocking their shelves with the latest Christmas decorating trends it… Read more“Traditional Christmas Decorating”
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Stop Pots from Boiling Over
Mom isn’t in my kitchen very often. We live 5,000 km apart. But when she is I always learn something. During a visit over Thanksgiving weekend, she shared this practical tip. As I put a pot of potatoes on the stove, she put a wooden spoon across the top and… Read more“Stop Pots from Boiling Over”
