old fashioned mac and cheese

Aunt Cecil’s Vintage Mac and Cheese Recipe

Some recipes never go out of style — they just get better with time.  This vintage mac and cheese recipe is one of them.  It’s...
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lobster bisque pasta

Easy Creamy Lobster Asparagus Pasta

Some weeknights call for a little comfort and a lot of flavor without the fuss.  This Lobster Asparagus Pasta is one of my favorite “shortcut...
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lime dream salad

Mom’s Dream Salad: A Vintage Lime Jello Recipe

I came across Mom’s Dream Salad recipe recently and made it for my brother.  He hadn’t had it in years and was so delighted.  It...
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Aunt Cecil’s Green Chili Recipe: A Family Treasure Rediscovered

Some recipes are more than a list of ingredients.  They hold memories.  This one brings back the warmth of my Aunt Cecil’s kitchen — a...
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jalapeno candied bacon deviled eggs

Jalapeño Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs

The first time I had Jalapeno Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs was at a Firebirds restaurant here in Arizona.  Thus began my obsession to recreate it....
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Living Room Makeover: Before/After & Budget Breakdown

Welcome back to my Fixer-Upper Home Series!  Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite rooms in the renovation — my living room makeover. This once-dark,...
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How to Remodel a Fixer Upper: From Renovation to Decorating

Buying a fixer upper is one of the most rewarding journeys you can take as a homeowner.  Every house I’ve ever owned started out as...
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before and after dining room reveal

Dining Room Makeover on a Budget (Before & After Reveal)

Welcome back to the third post in my 1969 home remodel series!  So far, I’ve walked you through the guest bedroom and guest bathroom. Today,...
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Guest Bedroom Remodel on a Budget – Before & After Reveal + Budget Breakdown

When I bought my 1969 fixer-upper, I knew it would take a lot of work — including the guest bedroom remodel on a budget. This...
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before and after guest bathroom

Remodeling the Guest Bathroom

 I recently bought a house in the Phoenix area and boy did it need work!  The house was built in 1969 and for the most...
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ww friendly apple muffins

WW Friendly Apple Muffins

Hello 2024!  I came up with a WW Friendly Banana Bread recipe a few years ago and I still make it all the time.  But...
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valentine gnome cookies

Valentine Gnome Cookies

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Cookie decorating has become a bit of an obsession for me!  These Valentine Gnome Cookies were so fun to make, but they...
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Rakuten

Why I use Rakuten

I think I sound like a broken record to my family and friends when I say…I’m a HUGE Rakuten fan!  If you’re not familiar with...
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cookie icing recipe

Not So Royal Icing

Hi Friends…  Today I’m sharing with you my Not So Royal Icing recipe.  I’m not a huge fan of royal icing.  I think it’s the...
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lazy keto

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Failed

Well, once again I had great ambition to stick to a diet and write about it every week.  I started my lazy keto journey early...
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lazy keto

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Skip to Week 21

Studies show it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit.  That’s one reason so many diets fail.  I, personally, am a...
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DIY Backyard Shade Ideas

The Tinkering Spinster was selected by Redfin as a top Houston, TX  DIY project expert. See the Redfin article we were featured in: Keep Cool...
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What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Week 3

Galveston, oh Galveston.  This week I went to Galveston for a mini-vacation with a friend of mine.  I stuck very closely to my Lazy Keto...
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