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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

You all know I love a good challenge, so when I was asked to do a “Sticky Dish” challenge, how could I say no! I am always looking for the best products and solutions for cleaning so I was excited to try this new product by Finish Quantum. These were the rules: 1. Create something delicious, and sticky 2. Relax after the “sticky meal” – put the dishes right into the dishwasher (no pre-rinse allowed!) 3. Let the dishes sit there until morning and then run your dishwasher. So let’s start with the “something delicious” and sticky. Since Thanksgiving is… Read More

How to have an Organized Christmas

The holidays are here and with all the fa-la-la-la-la comes presents, big meals, cookie exchanges, Christmas outfits and all the trimmings. Staying in budget and organized for the holidays is tough, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve that I’d like to share with you that has freed up a lithe extra money for me and has kept me organized the whole holiday season. Free up money in your grocery budget. Manipulating your grocery money is something I’ve done for years to be able get a little extra of what I need (and want) during the holidays…. Read More

Pecan Caramel Pumpkin Pie

This Pecan Caramel Pumpkin pie recipe has a delicate blend of spice and a balanced texture that tastes so good. It’s the perfect pie for a holiday dessert! Ingredients 2 eggs slightly beaten 15 ounces of organic pumpkin 1/2 cup California pecans 1/4 cup organic light cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose organic flour 1/2 cup raw brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground Jamaican pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons softened sea salt butter 1 pie crust from your own recipe PreparationLine a standard… Read More

Southern-style Grits Casserole

Today I’m sharing a Moseley family favorite . This Southern-style grits casserole is one of my husband’s most favorite dishes and he would probably eat it every day, if I’d make it for him. This is actually my mother-in-law’s recipe and she graciously told me I could share it with you! If you’re a grits-lovin’ family then you are sure to love this recipe! It’s a holiday staple in our household! Enjoy! Southern-style Grits Casserole Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins Author: Anna Moseley Recipe type: Side dish Serves: 8 Ingredients… Read More

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

It’s that time of year again and it’s time to start putting together our Christmas lists and shopping lists for our friends and family. I know shopping can get expensive so today I’m sharing a few DIY Christmas gift ideas that I’ve made for my own friends and family! Making a few of your Christmas gifts is a great way to save money and give your family a gift that will mean so much to them for years to come! Picture blocks Click on the picture for the tutorial I made these picture blocks for my mom and she loved… Read More

Teal Dresser Makeover

My mother-in-law gave me this dresser a couple years ago and I have been dying to paint it but I couldn’t decide on the perfect color. The dresser was scratched up and missing a pull but other than that it was in really good condition. I was recently at a home show when I fell in love with this paint color and I knew it was “the one”. It’s Destin Gulf Green by CeCe Caldwell’s Paints. Isn’t it beautiful? Excited that I had finally found paint for the dresser, I came home and that day painted it! I started by… Read More

Pumpkin Molasses Cupcakes

I found this Southern Living Magazine recipe last year and I fell in love! I love pumpkin, I love molasses and I love caramel glazes, so put them all together and you get delicious cupcakes, perfect for Fall! Another great thing about these pumpkin molasses cupcakes is that they are really easy to make! Ingredients • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1 large egg • 1 cup canned pumpkin • 1/4 cup molasses • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon baking soda • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon salt… Read More

Mini Laundry Room Makeover {DIY Wayfair Challenge}

You may remember my laundry room makeover from last year, which turned out great, but there were a few things that were still bothering me. For example… It was driving me nuts that I only had 3 baskets on top, when clearly I had room for four. What was I thinking? Why did I only buy 3??? Another thing that was driving me nut-zo was how dark everything looked with all the baskets. I love the baskets on the top but I started thinking the ones on the bottom were a little too much. I also didn’t like having my… Read More