My Grandma Mellen says: “The party starts when the seven layer dip gets here!” Seven layer dip is a VERY MUCH LOVED appetizer in this family. It is always DEVOURED at any of our holiday parties. Save this recipe for the next game day or shindig you’re attending! The recipe mastered by my Mom
4 Generations
MELLEN CARAMEL POPCORN
This recipe is one my Grandma Mellen’s Christmas traditions! She makes this every year for family and friends. It is one of my favorite holiday treats. The raw peanuts are extra delicious. (Please note this is HARD caramel popcorn! Toffee like– not for everyone) CARAMEL CORN Original recipe by: J. Cunningham Pre-heat 3 gallons of…
SEW SPECIAL.
“Sewing is harder than it seams” ———————————————– Sewing [ soh-ing ] is the craft of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a sewing needle and thread. According to Wikipedia it is one of the oldest of the textile arts. For as long as I can remember my Grandma Mellen has been the best seamstress…
NEWPORT BEACH
Favorite highlights from our annual Newport Beach trip 2023: ・❥・SANDY, SUNNY, STICKY BEACH DAYS ・❥・DISNEYLAND ・❥・CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS ・❥・CRUISING THE BOARDWALK ・❥・ALL THE GOOD FOODS ・❥・NOT WORKING NIGHT SHIFTS ・❥・SO MANY POP-CICLES ・❥・REMI PLAYING WITH ALL HER CUZZIES NEWPORT VIDEO DISNEYLAND VIDEO We have visited this same beach every year now for the past…
DOLL HOUSE RENOVATION
This project was extra meaningful. It was practically preserving 5 generations of LOVE. My great-grandfather Mackay built this dollhouse for me when I was a little girl. He passed away when I was 8 years old, but he remains one of my favorite spirits ever. For the past decade my aunt had it for my…
ICE CASTLES
This past Wednesday evening we went searching for Elsa in the Midway Ice Castles. We did not find Elsa, but the sky was sure showing off her magic. The ice castles are located in Midway, Utah about a 50-60 minute drive from Salt Lake City. Midway is a cute little town, with some pretty cool…
