Color of the Month- November -Marigold Orange

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, November 13, 2015
Happy Friday dear readers. We are finally going to get a hard freeze here in middle Tennessee, which has me scrambling to put up some of my containers that still have flowers blooming. Besides Mums on the front porch, I still have Marigold's blooming on the back deck. I love their vibrant, happy color! These are the inspiration for this month's color of the month.

Marigolds blooming on the deck MWP

As always, I hope you find color inspiration from my shares here and my Pinterest board collection.



The holiday's are knocking on our doors and it's hard to believe the year is winding down. Take a moment each day to look for color all around you. Maybe it's the blue of the sky, or the vibrant color of a person's coat. Living in the moment grounds us and helps restore our energy.


Please share in comments: Look straight ahead and tell me the color that caught your eye and what or who that color is on. 

With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, my family and I are talking food, family, and fun. We’re planning our meals, which will have our traditional favorites as well as a table full of appetizers. 
Each year when our families get together there is one delicious appetizer that all of us rave about and it then becomes a tradition too. 

This year, I think I just might be making a new family tradition when I serve my Cheesy Sausage Crescent Bites! These heavenly bites of yumminess all started with a simple Pillsbury Crescent dinner Roll recipe that I modified a bit. I think you’ll enjoy them as much as my family has and may want to #ThanksgivingWithPillsbury too!


Cheesy Sausage Crescent Bites




Cheesy Sausage Crescent Bites #recipe on mywahmplan.com




Serving up warm from the oven Pillsbury Crescent dinner rolls or buttermilk home-style biscuits is a given during the holidays and I’m happy to share that they are both on sale at Publix just in time for you to stock up. Go to readyplansave.com and upload the coupons to your loyalty card. If you don’t have a local Publix, be sure to check your newspaper coupons. I usually find Pillsbury coupons in my Sunday paper. 




Pillsbury Crescent dinner rolls #ThanksGivingWithPillsbury

 Here’s the list of ingredients you’ll need.


Ingredients:



Makes 40 bites (depending on size of bite you make)

  • 1 pound Roasted Red Pepper Sausage (or any bulk sausage flavor you like)
  • 2 cups (8oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (8oz) Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
 

Sausage and cheddar cheese #yummy



Directions:


  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray, set aside.
  • Cook sausage on medium heat until just brown, drain, and put in mixing bowl.
  • Add cheese and rosemary to bowl and mix with hands or spoon.
  • Unroll crescent dough onto floured work surface; coat each side of dough with flour.
  • Cut dough into about ¼ -inch pieces with a pizza cutter or knife.
  • Mix crescent dough pieces into bowl of sausage mixture in small amounts until well blended.
  • Shape mixture into 40 inch sized balls. Place on pan.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.




Cheesy Sausage Crescent Bites



These Cheesy Sausage Crescent bites take about  45 minutes from start to finish but are well worth the time. They taste fantastic straight from the oven or at room temperature. If your family is a fan of finger foods, you’ve got to try these! Be sure to check out my other recipes by using this tab


Please share in comments: What is your favorite finger food to serve during the holidays?






Smokey Bear wants our help with Fire Prevention

in , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Saturday, November 07, 2015
Even though October is the official Fire Prevention month is the United States, the beautiful fall weather has us camping out, hosting backyard bonfires and using our fireplaces in our homes.  I feel the that fire safety is an important message that we all need to be reminded of so, I’ve joined a group of bloggers to share this message on behalf of the Smokey Bear campaign, which is sponsored by the Ad Council, the National Association of State Foresters and the U.S. Forest Service. My thanks to all for sponsoring today’s important message. 


According to the Smokey Bear campaign, nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans! Here are some startling stats:

  • In 2014 there were 7,933 wildfires caused by lightning, but 55,679 wildfires caused by human error (as reported to the National Inter-agency Fire Center).


  • In 2014 more than 3.5 million acres burned due to wildfires in the U.S. of those, more than 1.5 million acres burned due to human-caused wildfires.


While most of us don’t behave in a careless way, each year we learn of devastating wildfires caused because we humans acted in a careless way, which can impact millions of acres of forest and thousands of homes.

During fire prevention month and all through the year, we should be more responsible in our homes as well. For instance, half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Only one in five home fires was reported during these hours!

Smokey Bear is asking us to be smart outdoors and in their homes! Here are some important links for us to get and stay informed.

Learn how to build a SAFE campfire to prevent wildfires:
CampfireSafety

See how easily burning debris can start a wildfire:
DebrisBurning

Understand how proper equipment maintenance can reduce wildfires:
EquipmentMaintenance

Safety is not only important indoors, but also around your property and community:
Community Fire Safety

How to prevent and detect fires inside your home:
Home Fire Safety

How to make sure you don't cause a wildfire:


Watch this Smokey Bear question video:





Take the Pledge!

Want to help Smokey Bear prevent wildfires? Join me by taking the pledge here and then go to the National Tally to see how many have joined you across the country here.

Thank you for reading and joining us in our effort to inform and help Smokey Bear prevent Wildfires. Please share this with your friends and family!


 Please share in comments: Has a wildfire or house fire impacted your life?
In my last post I admitted that I was behind on my fall cleaning. I’m putting in some domestic over-time to catch up and I’m seeing and smelling the results of my labor.  I fell in love with Mrs. Meyer’s Sweet Basil multi-purpose cleanser a month or so ago when I became an ambassador for ePantry and started using their green cleaning products.  As an ambassador, I am happy to share a great offer on Mrs. Meyer’s Seasonal Scents with you today so you can get your home holiday ready as well. 


Mrs. Meyer's seasonal scents soaps help me clean MWP

This post contains my ambassador affiliate link and I may receive a small commission should you make a purchase using it. However, I only share products and brands I feel are of benefit to you.  

The holidays are the most wonderful time of year for almost everyone I know. I love all the hustle and bustle, the planning, the warmth of an adorned home, the meals, but the cleaning? It’s a necessity that we all must tackle, so why not make your home sparkle with one or more of Mrs. Meyer’s Seasonal Scents line? This year they are available in Cranberry, Orange Clove and Iowa Pine. 

I have to admit it was hard for me to give up my Sweet Basil, but once I smelled the Cranberry- I have been using it every chance I get! I could use either scent as an air freshener they smell so good! My family always compliments the scent of our home each time I use a Mrs. Meyer’s product and they love to use the cranberry hand soap I put in the family bath as well.


Get a free dish soap and hand soap with Mrs. Meyer's


I am really excited to share ePantry’s exclusive offer just for my readers so that you can experience the magic of Mrs. Meyer’s seasonal scents for free. It’s easy to give yourself the gift of a cleaning and delightfully scented home!

Just sign up for ePantry this week and receive a free Mrs. Meyer’s seasonal hand soap, dish soap, a $5.00 credit and free shipping with a $20 minimum purchase. That’s a $20 value! Choose from any of Mrs. Meyer’s fantastic, festive scents ­­ Cranberry, Orange Clove or Iowa Pine ­­ or get creative and mix and match all three.


About ePantry:


I love ePantry because it makes getting the best, non­toxic cleaning and household products effortless and affordable. The first time you sign up, ePantry asks you a few questions to help predict what you and your family need and how often. Each month, ePantry sends a reminder email before your order ships so you can easily review and customize it. 

I’m using products that are good for my family, my budget and the environment. If you are ready to take advantage of the offer and learn more about ePantry, I invite you to sign up for ePantry today.  You’ll need to answer a few quick questions (takes about 30 seconds).  New customers who sign up receive your free Mrs. Meyer’s products and $5.00 account credit, but only by using my referral link here. Please hurry! This freebie offer is good for a very limited time.

Are you an ePantry customer already? Please claim one free seasonal hand soap on your next order by using this link



It's the season of giving

Another great reason to join ePantry: Give $10, Get $20! November - it's all about friends and family. At ePantry, it's also Double Referral Month.  Please use my referral link here and then pay it forward!  

Refer as many friends as you like. When they place their first order they'll get a $10 credit and a free Grove Collaborative soy candle. You’ll earn a $20 credit for your next order.
 
Refer 1 Friend, Get $20
Refer 5 Friends, Get $100
Refer 10 Friends, Get $200 

And to help you ring in this festive season, be sure to enter the Mrs. Meyer’s giveaway as well where you'll have a chance to win 16 products. 


If you do join ePantry today- thank you! I truly appreciate your help and support!

Please share in comments: Which scent makes you think of the holidays most? Cranberry, Orange Clove or Iowa Pine?
Here we are, just three short weeks away from Thanksgiving and I haven’t finished half my fall cleaning chores found on my checklists here and here.  Being a homemaker at heart, it’s tough for me to admit my home isn’t in “company ready” condition and I could share with you a handful of excuses, but instead- I’m going to swing into action and share my Holiday Hostess cleaning checklist that will help you and I be ready to greet family and friends in no time.



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