About

A Charm Pack Quilt

December 5, 2014

This is my fourth quilt so far this year. I designed this quilt using two Moda Pine Fresh Charm packs. Love the rich Williamsburg colors paired with several different neutrals.

About

The Joys of Quilt-Making

December 1, 2014

This past May I was introduced to the joys of quilt making. A local experienced quilt making lady took me under her wing and taught me the basics. I have found it to be quite enjoyable and relaxing.

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Food

Easy Mini Apple Strudels

November 15, 2014

What a wonderful aroma fills the air when cooking apples and cinnamon! Who doesn’t love apples, cinnamon, and pastry this time of year? This recipe is so simple and easy your family and friends will think you spent all day baking – when actually it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It can be easily doubled or tripled if need to. Enjoy!

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Event Planner Karla Brogden Offers Sensible Solutions for Stress-Free Entertaining

November 12, 2014

(ROCHESTER, NEW YORK) Karla Brogden, a nationally recognized award-winning event planner in New York, says that planning your own event can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful for the average person trying to juggle the multiple roles of planning, hosting, and entertaining guests.

“Doing your own event planning sounds like a quick and easy way to save money,” Brogden says. “But once you throw yourself into organizing the menu, arranging the entertainment, figuring out the decorations, printing and mailing the invitations, and making decisions on a thousand details, you realize how much work it really is. Your stress level rises and you’re not having fun anymore.”

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Food

Spicy Chicken Chili

November 5, 2014

This recipe is a very fast and easy meal to prepare.  I love the canned chicken breasts you can buy these days in grocery stores. It surely helps to make a quick meal during the week when you may be running low on time. Add some tortilla chips to serve on the side and Voila! Dinner is ready.

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