Too Cool!

Too Cool!

The heat of summer is finally upon us, and while we are by no means complaining, at times it can get uncomfortably hot! There’s nothing like a hot summer to defrost a wintry disposition; many people seem to come alive during the short summer months. These easy-to-make...
Living Centerpiece

Living Centerpiece

Fresh, green blades of grass are a sure symbol of spring – and a welcome one at that, after a cold, snowy winter. But no matter the weather outside, you can welcome your own patch of green into your home as a beautiful, yet simple, centerpiece. You don’t have to...
A Place for Gratitude

A Place for Gratitude

Thanksgiving. Say it again – slowly. THANKS GIVING. How many of us speak of Thanksgiving, prepare for Thanksgiving, and eat Thanksgiving dinner without giving a thought to what we are thankful for? I have always enjoyed my family’s Thanksgiving tradition. Everyone...
Outside the Box – Creative Gift Ideas

Outside the Box – Creative Gift Ideas

With the holidays upon us, two things are probably on your mind: the yummy holiday treats you will be indulging in, and what to get those hard-to-shop-for friends and family. This year, let’s combine the two and create homemade gifts with recipe boxes that are fun and...
Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat

Halloween night. You know the scene:  Just before heading out with the kids for the annual candy collect-a-thon, you grab an old crinkled grocery bag – or better yet, a stray pillowcase. Well, this Halloween I’m boycotting grocery bags and pillowcases, and you can...