I’m helping Pillsbury Funfetti mix & frostings celebrate their 25th birthday with some celebration tips of my own! The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Patsy! Thanks to all who entered. When was the last time you had a celebration just to celebrate? Not for a birthday or anniversary or anything, but just because? Right now, with the…
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Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Medley with Blue Cheese Dressing
We were finally able to fire up the grill this weekend… and by we I mean my husband – I still have no idea how to use the thing. It doesn’t help that it is missing knobs and ghetto rigged to where only he knows how to turn it on. I’m not feeling bitter about…
Thoughts on Dreaming
A random thought… I needed to give myself this reminder today. My life IS good.
I Think These Things Are Cool
Do you ever come across businesses that you think are simply brilliant? The past couple of months, I’ve been introduced to 3 businesses that have simplified my life, and have made things around home a bit more fun! Kudos to the founders of Stitch Fix (something for me), Kiwi Crate (something for my kids) and Bark Box (something…
To Your Mom, With Love {Harry & David Mother’s Day Giveaway} – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Brooke who won this Tower of Treats gift for her mom! Thanks to all who entered. Friends… I hate to break the news to you, but May is right around the corner. Do you know what that means? Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! I…
Orange-Basil Mojitos Recipe
The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to winner, Laurie Williams. Thanks to all who entered! The events of last week put a bit of a hold on my current favorite cookbook showcase, but I’m back this week with a few more favorites to share! Today, I’m featuring my good friend, Lori’s, new cookbook, The Recipe…
5 Minute Chocolate Cinnamon Mug Cake
How would you like the taste of Starbucks Chocolate Cinnamon Loaf in your hot little hands but at home in 5 minutes?
A Healthy Start {Recipe: Cheesy Slaw Quiche}
When we first discovered Ella was struggling in school, one of her teachers suggested giving her a healthy, protein packed start to her day. We had heard that foods such as milk, cheese, yogurt and other protein packed breakfast items, versus a carb laden breakfast, could help kids remain focused and stay fueled until lunchtime….
#KraftFreshTake $100 Gift Card Giveaway!
I’ve had so much fun over the past couple weeks experimenting with the new FreshTake products from Kraft. You may remember I made this flavorful Shrimp Walnut Salad pictured above and the “oh so good” Cheesy Bacon Bites using Kraft FreshTake Cheddar Jack and Bacon variety. Well, the fun hasn’t stopped there! I’ve been busy…
The Age of Innocence
My 11 year old son came home from school Monday afternoon and noticed that I seemed on edge, worried and uneasy. When I told him what had happened at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, near where my friends had been racing and observing, he was shocked. “Why would someone do that? It doesn’t…
