2018 Holiday Hostess Gifts

There are fires in the fireplace. Hot toddy is on the stove. Crockpots are working in overtime. And it is a great time of year to have many gatherings! AND there is nothing like a great reason to STOP and enjoy the reason for the season whether it is Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas, or a New … Continue reading 2018 Holiday Hostess Gifts

Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice

This time of year is so fun to go shopping for the little ones.   This is a great one stop shop for your little girls this year, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did putting it together.   The HOT toys this year Wrapples Pomsies Giant Fingerling Pooey Puitton … Continue reading Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice

Holiday Family Photos and Cards

I love the holidays and one of my favorite parts is going to the mailbox everyday to receive Christmas cards, as opposed to bills and junk mail. Once I get them, I can't wait to open them and see who the sender is and hang them up in my home! I hang them on burlap … Continue reading Holiday Family Photos and Cards

Holiday Gift Guide for the Young Man in Your Life

What to buy the little guy in your life? Check out our gift guide for this holiday season! Snakes and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails, That's what boys are made of. With dirt on his nose, and scrapes on his knees, the throwing of rocks, and the climbing of trees, with pockets of frogs, and … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide for the Young Man in Your Life

Fourth Of July Style

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and that means food, family, friends, and lots of fun!! We will be swimming, grilling, parading (.....is that a word???), and celebrating 'merica!! But it is also so important to have the right Fourth of July fashion and all that goes with that! Whether you are … Continue reading Fourth Of July Style

Mom’s Famous Deviled Egg Recipe

Easter is one of my favorite holidays,  and I can't let it pass without making my mom's famous deviled eggs.   It just wouldn't be Easter without them....other food items can come and go, but this one is a tradition. Start by boiling 6 eggs (or more if you want, this makes 12 bites) Once … Continue reading Mom’s Famous Deviled Egg Recipe

Gluten Free Dairy Free Quiche!

Easter has to be one of my favorite holidays! It is the true turn of the season, and everything is either in full bloom or just peeking out under the snow! BUT it signals that change is coming! In the Bible, it was a defining moment in the Christian faith. Jesus died on the cross … Continue reading Gluten Free Dairy Free Quiche!

Fruit Pizza – Healthy Version

My youngest daughter LOVES fruit with all her heart, so for her birthday this year, I made her a healthy, dairy free, gluten free pizza that was so delicious I had to share with you all. I used coconut flour in this, and let me tell you, it smelled like Heaven in my house when … Continue reading Fruit Pizza – Healthy Version

Spring Break 2018 Wardrobe

Team Beach or Team Mountains?? The beach and hours of leisure typically wins when you look at the overall Spring Break travel statistics, but I know a lot of snow bunnies are out there itching to hit the slopes! It is about a month until spring break, and time is getting down to the wire. … Continue reading Spring Break 2018 Wardrobe

Valentine’s Day Dinner: Surf and Turf

Ever since we had kids, Tripp and I have stayed in and cooked a special meal for Valentine's Day.   Honestly, I feel that the holiday is a little overrated and we choose to not give into it too much.    It is so hard to find a sitter, a reservation, there's so much pressure … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Dinner: Surf and Turf