Ahh, Mother's Day- one of our TWO days a year (the other being our birthdays) where we can do whatever we want without guilt. In the past my Mother's Day has been spent visiting Starved Rock & Matthiessen state parks in Illinois, planting flowers, doing major landscaping and … [Read more...]
New Trends in Spring Decorating- Color, Style and Decor
Spring is the time for fresh beginnings after a long, dark & dreary winter. That also makes it the perfect time to freshen up our homes and dress up our decor a bit! If you are looking for a change of indoor scenery, these new trends in spring decorating will … [Read more...]
Simples Easter Mantles That Are Perfect All Spring Long
I just checked my calendar and Easter is super late this year, isn't it? Because Easter is so late this year, I want to be sure to decorate my mantle for spring and have it be perfect for Easter, too. These next few mantles are perfect for both spring & Easter! (And most … [Read more...]
Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Mashed Potatoes Recipe
My husband loves shepherd's pie- not surprising since it is a classic comfort food! This morning when I was thinking about what to make for dinner I realized that I had all of the ingredients on hand. How often does that happen when you're a few days behind in grocery shopping? … [Read more...]
10 Valentine’s Day Dinners Perfect for a Night In With Your Sweetheart
Can you believe that for as slowwwwly as January went by, Valentine's Day is next week? And that means February will be half way over! Maybe a speedy February is our reward for surviving January... Anyway, Valentine's Day is next week! Do you have plans to stay in? If you do, … [Read more...]
Easy Chic Valentine’s Day Decor That Will Make Your Home Cozy!
Is it just me or is January c r a w l i n g by?! Seriously, it is like the Monday of months! I am ready for February to get here because then we are one month closer to S~U~M~M~E~R! Since we still have a ways to go, I am going to embrace each day, month, holiday & season and … [Read more...]
Wild Rice Soup with Ham & Bacon
This one is definitely not vegetarian friendly, but it sure is yummy! This is one of my husband's favorite soups, so when he (finally) had an opinion on dinner and asked for Wild Rice Soup I happily made it that night. It's not very often he comes up with a dinner idea- I don't … [Read more...]
22 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas That Your Sweetheart Will LOVE!
Are you thinking about Valentine's Day date night yet? I am! I know a lot of people don't do much or think of it as a "real" holiday, but I look at it as a great excuse to dote on my husband and spend more time with him. It's rarely anything extravagant, but it's always fun. A … [Read more...]
26 Awesome Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guys!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! My husband and I usually do something like go out to dinner or exchange small gifts, but not usually anything extravagant. Especially since our anniversary is just a few days later on February 18th! Sometimes if we go away for our … [Read more...]
30 Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List
Confession Friday: I’m not done Christmas shopping. Normally I am done sometime in November because I like to have all of our gifts wrapped and under the tree pretty much the second it’s decorated. This year I am having such a hard time coming up with ideas for … [Read more...]
Get Guest Ready for the Holidays in 6 Simple Steps!
The holidays are when friends and family seem to spend the most time together. If you're hosting guests who are coming from out of town you want to be sure they are comfortable in your home- it's their home away from home for the holidays, after all! Think about when you are … [Read more...]
Ice Breaker Questions To Get You Through Every Holiday Party
'Tis the season for holiday parties...and potentially awkward social situations. Better to be prepared than to look like this... Yep. Acting "normal" doesn't come easy to everyone! As someone who is not a fan of getting together in large groups of people I don't know I can … [Read more...]
12 Festive Christmas Appetizers Your Guests Will LOVE!
I love making appetizers! They are always a hit and they are fun to make because usually you get to make more than one at a time. As someone who hoards recipes "for later" holidays are the perfect time to make a bunch of the recipes I've saved. And at Christmastime, the more … [Read more...]
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