Easy headband and headband holder

It's no secret I love headbands. Before Blair Waldorf made them popular again, I wore headband all the time. But before the other day, I never made one. I was shocked at how simple it was. I started by getting a plain plastic headband (metal would work too). Then I put the fabric. I wanted covering it around it (inside out) and used straight pins to pin it down. Then I got out the needle and thread and sewed it together. Then I turned the whole thing inside out and voila! Plain headband!

Day After Christmas Breakfast potatoes

This dish originally started as a Thanksgiving side dish, but after the trial run, we decided it was much more suited for breakfast. While Christmas morning usually gets all the hype, these potatoes are perfect for the next morning or for brunch. Super easy, filling and delicious. We found the original recipe here.

Pumpkin Soup

In addition to the pumpkin ravioli we made for Halloween, we saved enough pumpkin to also make this delicious pumpkin soup, modified from this Food.com recipe. It was easy, filling and perfect for a chilly fall evening. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 celery ribs, diced 1 onion, chopped well 1 tablespoon flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading Pumpkin Soup

Turkey Stuffed Peppers

This easy meal takes less than a half an hour including cooking time. It's perfect for one of those rushed, weekday meals. Ingredients: 6 ounces ground turkey breast 4 green or red peppers 2 tbs olive oil 1/4 cup shredded carrot 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup minced onion (red or white) 1/4 chopped baby … Continue reading Turkey Stuffed Peppers