I have a friend that is a real trickster and absolutely lives for April Fool’s Day. This is her all-time favorite holiday, and she literally prepares for it all year long. Some of her tricks are days in the making and some are spur of the moment ideas. I would love to share what she …
Hands down brunch is the easiest party to host! Why? One) because you can plan a delicious menu that can be prepared completely ahead of time, and two) because brunch compliments so many celebrations! I have hosted brunches for graduations, baptisms, First Communions, Christmas gatherings, and just because I want to hang with my friends. …
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and love is in the air for many couples. It’s a time where new couples nervously pick out gifts and outfits while long-time partners cherish and reflect on the love they’ve created over the years. I am busy reflecting on my love: the joy, the fun, the ups and downs …
Valentine’s Day is coming up quick, and there’s no better time to think about how you can add a little love to your life! Consider writing your honey a sweet love note to show them how much they mean to you. Look to some of the great love letters written throughout history for a little …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. How many of you already have reservations at your favorite restaurant? Some years I enjoy a wonderful meal out, and some years I want nothing more than to cocoon in my own home, set a beautiful table, and whip up a delicious meal. Some years we have a …
I was recently listening to someone tell me how she organizes all of her Christmas decorations, and I wanted to say, “No! No! No!” You see her way of organization was much like mine used to be. That was before I figured out the system that not only makes clean up easy, but most importantly …
While half of the country is frozen, I am here today to share some healthy make-ahead freezer meals. Seems apropos, right? Well, it was my plan today to share a favorite family recipe – a layered chicken, zucchini, and spaghetti pie that is prepared in a springform pan. A delicious dish that is fancy enough …
Whenever I can find Christmas crackers filled with fun novelettes, I buy them for our Christmas dinner table. Some years I have found some really fun ones. When mustaches were all the rage, I was able to find crackers filled with self-adhesive mustaches. That was a hoot! One year I found crackers filled with little …
The season seems to ramping up at warp speed. The fact that my students remind me every single day how many days remain until Christmas means that I cannot forget that there are now only 12 days left! Oh my! As busy as it is, I really do enjoy this season. I have turned off …
Planning a great New Year’s Eve party is really simple! Just think of it in the terms of plan, invite, prep, and enjoy. The first three steps lead up to a final step which is enjoying your very own party. After all, that is why we party, right? I know that’s why I do. I …
