WELCOME!
Enjoy the Sweet, Simple Things in Life
Discover sweet things like delicious and easy recipes. Simplify your life with home decor and garden tips, DIY ideas and crafts. And be inspired by uplifting thoughts and encouraging words that make a difference in your day!
LATEST POSTS
-
Apple Cinnamon Ginger Water
I like making my own flavored water, and now that it’s autumn, I thought I’d try a water recipe with the flavors of fall, and apples and cinnamon are such a classic autumn flavor combination. There are sliced apples and cinnamon sticks in this, and I added some slices of fresh ginger root for a…
-
Owl Cupcakes
Here’s a fun fall cupcake decorating idea—Owl Cupcakes! There are several different ways you can make owl cupcakes, and you may have already seen other ideas for these on different sites. I thought this idea from Recipe Snobs was one of the cutest and easiest—all you need are cupcakes, Oreos, and M&M’s! The cupcakes and frosting recipe I…
-
Chocolate Cupcakes with Fudgy Frosting
Chocolate cupcakes are a great dessert any time of year, and I was wanting to make something chocolatey. After trying several recipes that I thought were so-so, I went to Martha Stewart’s site and decided to make her Chocolate Cupcakes and Ultimate Chocolate Frosting with a few little changes. I’m so glad I did!
-
Orange Vanilla Coconut Scrub
I love orangey-scented things, so I thought I’d try making a scrub with epsom salt. Not long ago, I did a post on Peppermint Tea Tree Bath Salts and mentioned some of the health benefits of epsom salt. I thought they would be great to use in a body scrub, too. This scrub is thick, like a paste,…
-
Acorn Treats
I saw these fun fall treats on the Hershey’s site and they were so cute I just had to make them! They’re so easy, too…kids would have a lot of fun making these. Acorn Treats are great for fall parties, snacks, and fun food gifts…they’re perfect for any autumn get-together or celebration!
-
The Proverbs 31 Woman
This sounds like it could be a description of a confident woman in today’s world, doesn’t it? It was actually written in ancient times. This verse is found in The Bible in the Book of Proverbs, Chapter 31—a chapter that describes the characteristics of a godly woman. It’s amazing how these words are just as…
SIGN UP FOR NancyC’s NEWSLETTER!
Sign up for free and get the latest recipes, home and DIY ideas, and inspiration to brighten your day!
NancyC 