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...]
Blueberry Breakfast Bake with Lemon Glaze
It's blueberry season here in west Michigan, so last week while my daughters were visiting we decided to go blueberry picking. It was a lot of fun! I was expecting the fields to smell like blueberries because the strawberry fields smelled like strawberries, but they did not. It … [Read more...]
7 Gorgeous Cocktails to Complement Your Rose Gold Obsession
I am in love with rose gold lately! Actually, not just rose gold, but all shades of pretty pinks and golds and all things girly. Maybe it's after decades of preferring dark colors. Maybe it's the after-effects of having daughters. Or maybe shades of pink are … [Read more...]
Sweet Corn, Black Bean and Feta Salsa
A few weeks ago our softball friends came to the lake for a weekend of fun in the sun. Do you have groups of friends you label? We have softball, volleyball, old neighborhood friends, friends from volunteering...I do like to compartmentalize everything, you know. … [Read more...]
Baked Croissant French Toast with Strawberries and Blueberries
We have frequent weekend visitors, and when we're figuring out food for the weekend, it almost always ends up that our guests take care of breakfast and we take care of the rest. This is super calculated because this way I don't have to get up early to cook. ;) Not alllll guests … [Read more...]
Yummy Strawberry Tart with Graham Cracker Crust
Summertime is the perfect time for strawberry desserts, and a strawberry tart is one of my favorite summer desserts to make. I went strawberry picking for the first time ever recently and it was so much fun! Totally relaxing and the smell of the strawberry fields was … [Read more...]
Last Minute Cocktails for Your 4th of July BBQ!
It's noon somewhere! (Is that how it goes? That's how it goes around here when we have a full house of weekend warriors- cheers!) This holiday is no different, so I thought I should probably find some fun cocktail recipes on Pinterest! With the 4th of July being on a Wednesday … [Read more...]
Sweet and Easy Strawberry Muffins with Streusel Crumb Topping
It is summertime in western Michigan and where I live, out in the country, the strawberry crops are ready to be picked. Although my family came to this area for decades before my husband and I moved here last year, I had never been strawberry picking! As I was driving to town I … [Read more...]
10 Ridiculously Fun Ways to Entertain Kids at Your BBQ
Patriotic Party Season is upon us! We live on a lake, so between my nephew and the neighbor kids, there are quite a few kids to keep occupied when the adults are done with "lake time" and need a water break! I thought I would turn to my favorite friend, Pinterest, for some fun, … [Read more...]
DIY’s to Make This a 4th of July to Remember! (Plus a few free printables!)
Can you believe it is almost the 4th of July?! I can't! Considering how long winter was here in western Michigan, this summer is FLYING by! I wish I could make it stop because we had snow in April and I am nowhere near ready for summer to be over. Last summer my husband and … [Read more...]
Take your BBQ to the Next Level with this Awesome Party Menu!
Can you believe it's already BBQ season?! We love hosting BBQ's because they are always a great time with friends and family. This year we're going to try to take it up a notch and make it a little different each time. This Memorial Day we are going to have a house full … [Read more...]
10 Easy Patriotic Desserts You Can Make to Wow the Crowd at Your Next BBQ!
Holiday entertaining can take a lot of effort and BBQ's are no different. By the time you figure out the menu, and prep everything for the day, the last thing you need to be working on is an elaborate dessert. Ready for some super easy desserts? Here are 10 ideas for festive and … [Read more...]
