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 …
As many of you know, this morning we experienced a total lunar eclipse and it was the first one seen here in our area (Northern California) since 1876. Yes, in our house that is a big deal! With our alarms set for 4:45 we were hoping for a treat. Lucky us, the moon did not …
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 …
2017 is wrapping up quickly, and it is time to think about the coming year. I look at New Year’s resolutions differently than most. I prefer to set goals. Goals that are planable, trackable, and measurable. Yes, that’s a lot of -ables. Yes, I made one up. It’s Time to Plan Our 2018 Goals The …
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 …
Ok – this is a really fun campaign! I am so excited to bring this opportunity to you. Today is all about donning your ugly Christmas sweater and raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This is a fun and super easy way to make a difference in the life of a St. Jude …
I am getting into the holiday season full swing! I am busy planning my many gatherings and parties – making my menus, writing shopping lists, and decorating the halls with boughs of holly! But really between cooking, decorating, and the countless seasonal obligations, the holidays can be overwhelming. Expecting to entertain like a pro all …
