Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Shortcake

red-white-and-blue-strawberry-shortcake2from Elizabeth

In the spirit of the upcoming patriotic holiday, I found an easy dessert recipe you can make this weekend: Red, White & Blue Strawberry Shortcake. it’s colorful and delicious.

You’ll need the following items:

  • Strawberries
  • Angel Food Cake or Pound Cake
  • Cool Whip + blue coloring

In the blog where I found this recipe, they serve this dessert in stemless wine glasses; however, I’m sure any dish will work.

Directions:

Clean and cut the strawberries, then put them …

 

Elizabeth’s 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

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from Elizabeth

With it officially being December, the holiday season madness has begun! Here’s a quick and easy holiday gift guide for just about anyone: family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc.

Gift Baskets: Get a simple basket (festive or universal) and fill it with items that the person would want. I, personally, enjoy a themed basket, so building a basket for that movie buff, coffee lover, or sports fanatic is always a great way to go for the …

 

Gearing Up for Labor Day

from Gail

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. It was first observed a little more than 100 years ago. There is some discussion about who actually first proposed the day.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary …