Early in our marriage my husband gave me the best Valentine’s Day gift. It was sweet yet without the calories, thoughtful without it being too mushy, and wonderful without costing a lot. Hold on to your hearts and I’ll tell… Read More
Archive for the ‘Holidays and Other Occasions’ Category
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Let’s Talk About Groundhog Day!
Does the groundhog’s prediction make sense to you? Let me get this straight….if the sun is shining and the groundhog sees his shadow, we will have 6 more weeks of grey skies and cold winter weather? Seems to me, more… Read More
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2023 Could Be Your Lucky Year!
I’m a little bit superstitious. OK, let’s be honest, I’m superstitious about anything that will bring me luck! And like most of us, I’m wishing for good luck in 2023. So when it came time to deciding what to make… Read More
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Easy Gifts For Joy
I’m in full swing with holiday parties, shopping, wrapping, decorating, and planning, planning and more planning! It’s a good time to pause, take a breath and remind myself the many reasons why I love the holidays. It’s important to feel… Read More
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Cranberry Creations!
What ingredient makes you feel likes it’s winter? I posed this question to my good friend Cary, and she immediately had an answer. I was grappling with my own thoughts…Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tenderloin, nuts, ginger, or how about cinnamon? The… Read More
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Leftovers Are The Best!
Last week my friend, Mike, and I were talking about how much we love Thanksgiving, We exchanged stories about past holidays, our own personal traditions and of course our favorite recipes. He’s excited that he’ll be roasting not just one… Read More
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Make Room for the Turkey!
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and it’s time to make room for the turkey! I mean this literally and figuratively. As I make room in my refrigerator for the turkey and all the fixings, I also have to make the… Read More
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Tricky and Fun Ideas
Halloween can be extra tricky. Scary is fun but too much scary is, well… SCARY! I want to make it spooky …in a good way. I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to all things scary so making… Read More
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Knock Knock! Orange you glad it’s October?
Ever notice how all the scary movies premier in October? Creepy, frightening, scream-worthy movies and shows portending Halloween. Boo! Why does the entire month need to be so terrifying? My kids love the whole chiller genre, but I don’t “do… Read More
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The Facts Support Family Meals
Check out these facts: The more times you eat together as a family, the more your family connection increases, which means increased self-esteem, a sense of well-being, and positive social behaviors. This applies to both adults and children. Without reading… Read More