Balancing the Good Things in Life
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of the year, and I am so excited to share a tour of our Christmas home with you! Five months ago we were unpacking boxes in our new home. Even then I started thinking about how it would look all decked out for Christmas. The last space I decorated […]
Gift giving. It can be one of the best feelings in the world or it can be extremely stressful. More than anything you want the recipient to love what you get them, but how can you be sure? You could spend a little more, but an expensive gift doesn’t necessarily mean they will like it […]
Getting everything on the table at the same time can be the most difficult part of a large holiday meal. Scheduling what goes in the oven at what time can be complicated, and there is never enough space for all the side dishes, casseroles, breads, and desserts. Just when you think you have everything figured […]
It never fails. When the calendar rolls around to October and I start my search for some new fall decor items in blue, they are scarce. I do love the blue and white pumpkins that are more plentiful than ever, but you can only place so many pumpkins around your home before it begins to […]
Any chore that has to be done repeatedly becomes something dreaded. Laundry, vacuuming, dusting, grocery shopping, just to name a few. If you pack lunch for yourself or your kids every day, you probably dread that, too. So what can you do to make a mundane chore more tolerable? Think of ways to simplify it, […]
You’ve invited friends over for dinner. While you’re putting the finishing touches on the main meal you need an appetizer your guests can snack on. You’d love to serve something besides the usual cheese and crackers or chips and dip, but it needs to be quick and easy. If you entertain a lot, you can […]
What is a trifle? Basically a trifle is a dessert made with some kind of fruit, some kind of cake, and something creamy. Although trifles are simple, they are elevated to elegance by their fancy glass containers. Every kitchen should have a pedestal trifle bowl or set of mini trifle bowls. Trifles are quite possibly […]
As a parent, sooner or later you’ll be teaching your teenager to drive. After a year or so of behind-the-wheel training with you in the passenger seat, they’ll go on to get an unrestricted license. They’ll be thrilled! Even though your teen is now a legally licensed driver, you’re a little nervous. You’ve seen them […]
This is the kind of dessert you want to bring to a potluck or when friends invite you over for dinner. Instead of serving plain brownies, try this recipe for Chunky Monkey Brownies. The classic combination of chocolate and bananas is a crowd pleaser, and the presentation is gorgeous! Chunky Monkey Brownies INGREDIENTS Brownies: 1/2 cup […]
A few times a year on Mother’s Day, Mom’s Birthday, and Christmas we get the opportunity to show our love and appreciation for Mom in the form of a gift. With a special token, we attempt to give back a little to the person who gives us so much. But picking out that gift can be […]
