Cutest Gift Idea Ever! A Hand Painted Take-out Menu Box!
For years, I have owned the cutest, wooden box that is hand painted with fun foods and labeled, “Take Out Menus.” And of course, it is overflowing with menus of all sorts! This clever box is created by a company called Tatutina and came back to my... Read more »
What type of jacket should I wear to Florida?
I am headed to Florida and need a light jacket. I will probably bring just one jacket, so I need it to match many different outfits. Any thoughts?
For an upcoming trip to Florida, one jacket that will cover all of your bases is a white jean jacket. ... Read more »
What to Wear on a Vacation to Paris
Here’s a challenge – what to wear on a European family vacation? No competing with the Parisians – but I don’t want to look like I’m in Epcot either. Any suggestions?
What a fun dilemma! I totally understand this reader’s wish to vacation in Paris without looking like a... Read more »
Tip of the Week! Treat Yourself to a New Spring Tote Bag!
My weather is still dreary and I’m really not in the mood to shop for bathing suits or flip flops just yet! But, I found the cutest new tote bag at Target the other day. For $14.99 you can make a spring purchase that will lift... Read more »
Controlling the Chaos of Catalogs and Magazines!
If you’re like me, you have stacks of magazines and catalogs that you are literally afraid to throw out! Will you be tossing the cutest sweater ever or the best recipe of 2007? And so, despite your efforts with attractive storage baskets, these publications are overtaking your home! Here’s my easy... Read more »
Ingredients
12 ounces ridged or plain penne
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 pint ( 8 ounces) bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Directions
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until... Read more »
Recommendations for Book Group Reading!
Whether you are currently in a book group, starting a new one or just looking for a good read, here’s a great list of recommended books!
Historical Fiction
My book group has ALWAYS enjoyed this genre – a great story and the sense that you have learned something about another era or another... Read more »
Create a Cute Easter Craft – Jelly Bean Topiaries !
Materials
Styrofoam cone in any size you’d like
Terracotta pot in proportion to the styrofoam cone you’ve chosen
Jelly Beans
1 lb. powdered sugar
Table knife
Ribbon
Glue gun and glue sticks
Directions
Put 1 ½ c. powdered sugar in a small bowl.
Add water to sugar one teaspoon at a time, creating a “paste.” This paste needs to... Read more »
Fun Easter Craft for Kids – Make an Easter Bonnet!
Materials
Plain white paper plates
Plain white paper bowls
Pastel tissue paper cut into little squares (green, pink, yellow, blue, lavender)
Glue
Hole puncher and ribbon
Directions
Glue the paper bowl (upside down) onto the center of a paper plate to create a “bonnet.”
Crunch the tissue paper squares and glue around the rim of... Read more »
