Karen Ekstrom

“Honey, I’m home.” Henry’s voice echoed through the house. “We’re in the bathroom.” I yelled, trying not to sound aggravated. Then I slopped the mop back across the bathroom floor.…

When a Child Says Something Brilliant… I Call It “The Quote of the Day” Enjoy!

Recreate yourself on your front lawn/cemetery! (Who Doesn’t Want To Be Featured Front and Center on Halloween?) Here’s a way to do it! Have fun!   Rock Band Halloween Decor!…

When A Kid Says Something Brilliant… I Call It “The Quote of the Day”   Situation: Barrett, age 9, and I are driving home from school.    “Grandma, I did…

“Come on Barrett,” I said, urging my five-year-old grandson to finish breakfast. “The cowboys have already driven the cattle past our house. They’re almost to the pens. We need to get…

I took one bite of Lois Tilley’s Hatch Green Chile and Chicken Enchilada Casserole…  and begged for the recipe. I had to share this cheesy, chicken, hatch green chile wonder…

Leftover Halloween Candy? You can dump it, eat it, or make it wonderful! Here’s an idea – An Ice Cream Creation! This recipe calls for your leftover chocolate bars, snickers…

Don’t have much time? This Baked Brie is fast, easy and wonderfully delicious! A great appetizer when you want to impress! Ingredients: Wheel of Brie Cheese Puffed Pastry Sheets (2)…

This Is The Best Peach Dessert!  Quick and Easy ~ and Great with Ice-Cream! (Okay, my daughter, Mary Claire, baked this. But, it was fabulous so I’m taking credit!)

A favorite family recipe.  These blondies are heavenly.  They are the best Praline Blondies ever!
Praline Blondies