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...] about 10 Valentine’s Day Dinners Perfect for a Night In With Your Sweetheart
Winter
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...] about Easy Chic Valentine’s Day Decor That Will Make Your Home Cozy!
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...] about 22 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas That Your Sweetheart Will LOVE!
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...] about 26 Awesome Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guys!
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 everyone … [Read more...] about 30 Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Everyone on Your Nice List
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...] about Get Guest Ready for the Holidays in 6 Simple Steps!
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...] about Ice Breaker Questions To Get You Through Every Holiday Party
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...] about 12 Festive Christmas Appetizers Your Guests Will LOVE!
10 DIY Holiday Nails Perfect for Parties and Christmas Day!
No time for a manicure?No problem! These DIY holiday nail styles are perfect for all of your Christmas events from your office party, to drinks with girlfriends, to Christmas dinner, these nails are a Perfect Ten! Holiday Nails Green & Red Glitter This is super easy with a … [Read more...] about 10 DIY Holiday Nails Perfect for Parties and Christmas Day!
How to Give Your Kids the Best Christmas Ever Year After Year
As parents we of course want our kids to have great memories of their childhoods, which has nothing to do with toys, and everything to do with memories and family traditions. If you have older children, chances are they can't remember the "big gift" they received from Santa when … [Read more...] about How to Give Your Kids the Best Christmas Ever Year After Year
10 Christmas Tablescape Ideas to Make Your Christmas Bright
I love decorating for each season and most holidays, and Christmas is no exception! I had so much fun creating our Thanksgiving tablescape...and totally forgot to take a picture of it! I was so annoyed the next day when I realized. Thanksgiving was a little crazy around here! So, … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Tablescape Ideas to Make Your Christmas Bright
10 Side Dishes for Christmas You Can Prep in Advance! (Plus some cooking hacks to save even more time!)
It seems like I was just doing this for Thanksgiving! I love hosting holidays, but I don't love being stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is enjoying family time. (Especially since my nephew came along- I'd much rather hang out with him!) To make more time for family I … [Read more...] about 10 Side Dishes for Christmas You Can Prep in Advance! (Plus some cooking hacks to save even more time!)
10 Amazing Christmas Mantles to Make Your Season Bright + Bonus Christmas Hacks You Won’t Believe!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! It seems like the stores are ready earlier than usual this year! I have been in Illinois at our apartment since the week of Thanksgiving and I CANNOT WAIT to get to our cottage in Michigan so I can decorate for the holidays. While … [Read more...] about 10 Amazing Christmas Mantles to Make Your Season Bright + Bonus Christmas Hacks You Won’t Believe!