http://www.cheerfield.com Cooking, Baking, Gardening, Crafts Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:59:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I know that just about the last thing on anyone’s mind in December is gardening, no matter where you live. But just in case you need to get outdoors... http://gardening.about.com/b/2008/12/01/regional-gardening-guide-for-december-can-you-believe-it-december.htm As I sit here and eat turkey, stuffing, and apple pie for the fourth day in a row (and I am not complaining!) I will check out these crafty blogs...... http://familycrafts.about.com/b/2008/11/30/crafty-blogs-to-explore-22nd-edition.htm Most people either love or hate fruitcakes. Don't blame the poor fruitcake, blame the recipe! Learn how to lighten up that doorstop and try new variations such as Tutti Fruitticake,... http://homecooking.about.com/b/2008/11/30/fruitcakes-not-doorstops-fruitcake-recipes.htm Tender and light, these low-fat Cranberry Orange Muffins make a delightful seasonal treat. The flavor is just the right combination of sweet and tart. Serve these cranberry orange muffins as... http://lowfatcooking.about.com/b/2008/11/30/low-fat-cranberry-orange-muffins.htm I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, enjoy all of these creative projects shared this past week: Grocery Bag Pumpkin - Donna shared this craft which shows you how to transform... http://familycrafts.about.com/b/2008/11/29/this-weeks-spotlight-crafts-november-22-28.htm I like being outdoors, even in the cold days of winter. If the sun is shining on the snow, you almost forget how cold it is. It’s pretty... http://gardening.about.com/b/2008/11/29/guide-to-attracting-birds.htm Find out what holidays and birthdays are celebrated in the month of December; plus, find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities to help you celebrate. Includes ideas for Safe... http://familycrafts.about.com/b/2008/11/28/december-2008-special-days.htm Way back when I asked readers to recommend perennial plants for novice gardeners, Coline, who gardens in Calgary Alberta Canada (Zone 3), recommended Icelandic Poppies. I still find it... http://gardening.about.com/b/2008/11/28/featured-plant-iceland-poppies.htm The Thanksgiving meal is over and leftovers are stored. What will you do with all those turkey leftovers? How about surprising your family with something a little different this year.... http://homecooking.about.com/b/2008/11/28/turkey-leftovers-recipes.htm A visitor nicknamed mjdeshaw recently posted this plea for help on the Family Crafts Forum: "I was given several boxes of unused register tape... How can I turn these into... http://familycrafts.about.com/b/2008/11/27/unused-register-tape.htm