Are you done with your last minute prep for the holidays? Tomorrow is the big day, but if you aren’t quite ready, you’re not alone. Whether you have just been putting things off, or you just found yourself hosting Thanksgiving with 24-hours’ notice, it is not unusual to need some last minute holiday prep ideas. […]
Sausage Frittata Recipe
Despite the snow still gracing the ground here in the Northeast, Easter is just around the corner and it’s not too soon to start thinking about your Easter menu! There will be lots of dinner recipes floating around for honey glazed hams, deviled eggs, delicate asparagus and leg of lamb. But how about breakfast? Does […]
Migas Recipe for National Tortilla Chip Day 2/24
Today is National Tortilla Chip Day! How am I celebrating? By enjoying a breakfast of migas. What are migas exactly? Migas is a Tex-Mex breakfast dish made of eggs, corn tortilla chips, onions and tomatoes. My grandparents made migas for us as children. My mom would cook them as well and now I make them […]
Homemade Caramel Cheesecake Recipe- #FoodieFriday
Caramel! One word will make your mouth water. I now have the perfect match for your Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks! This is also a great holiday dessert. Impress your guests. Homemade Caramel Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients Needed: 1 T. Caramel Flavored Syrup (such as Torani) 2 pkg. Cream Cheese softened (8 0z. each) 1/2 cup […]
Skull Lollipops for Halloween
Looking for a yummy treat this Halloween? How about these Jolly Rancher Skull Lollipops? What you will need: Skull mold – I used last years Skull and Bones Ice Tray (I will show you below how to modify it) Jolly Rancher candy – grape flavor Small saucepan Lollipop sticks Scissors Metal spoon Lollipop bags Airtight […]
At What Age Should You Begin to Make a Big Deal About Your Child’s Birthday?
Back on July 19th, my daughter, Savannah turned two years old. Leading up to her birthday, both family and friends kept asking when and where we were having her birthday party. In addition, they asked what I would be having at the party – pony rides, moon bounce, face painting, etc. As I sat […]
Flair ~ Three Tips for Inexpensive Summer Entertaining
Who does not love to throw a summer bash? With a little attention to details, you can make your guests feel special without spending a fortune. I love to use what I have in a new way and I also love to scour my dollar stores for ideas to make summer outdoor parties rock. They […]
Finding Bliss Wherever You Can
Earlier this week Rachel wrote a post entitled, “Why You Should Unplug.” It stuck in my mind and I decided to do something about it…it was time for action, I mean inaction! 😉 For me bliss is often found in the simplest moments and the tiniest pleasures. This morning I took the time to pamper myself […]
