Unique Birthday Gifts for 3 Year Olds!
Birthday Gifts For 3 Year Old Girls

Sleepwalkers Overnight Bag is an adorable gift for little girls ready to embark on their first sleepover!  This plush bag comes in four styles (elephant, cat, cow and chick) and is big enough to carry everything she might need for her sleepover!  This […]

I know that if you are reading and enjoying Busy Bee Lifestyle, it is quite likely that you already ARE a grown up and probably have children of your own!  But for myself, it was only a few years ago after having encountered a number of difficulties while traveling, that I finally resolved that I would “grow […]

Selecting Beautiful Toiletry Bags Made Simple!
Shortly after writing about the items that should be included in a well prepared toiletry kit, readers asked for more specific suggestions for purchasing toiletry bags. 
My first recommendation is the line of bags created by Vera Bradley (verabradley.com).  But while I love Vera Bradley’s bags, the sheer number of styles and […]

Terrific Birthday Gifts for 1 and 2 Year Olds!
Birthday Gift Ideas For Girls

Mary Jane Sock Set- this set includes six different colored pairs of socks that are cleverly designed to incorporate a “faux” black Mary Jane shoe.  Cute and practical, these socks feature non-skid bottoms and will match every outfit!  (uncommongoods $22)

Little People by Fisher Price - “Lil’ Kingdom […]

 And They’re Off!  Host a Kentucky Derby Party!
The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby gives us another great reason to host a party!  While I am not a Southerner, I do have a few ideas for a fun get together!
Derby History
The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday,May 3rd, at 6 p.m. EST on NBC.  […]

Organize Your Home Decorating!
When we first moved into our current home, I approached decorating with a clean slate!  Our new home was in good condition, but needed freshening on every front!  We wanted new furniture, window treatments, wall covering, paint, and accessories.  There is no denying that this had to be done in stages and […]

This spread can be used as a dip or a sandwich & canape ingredient.  It was made popular at Louisville’s Benedict’s restaurant earlier in this century.
Ingredients:

1 large cucumber
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 T. grated onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1 T. mayonnaise
dash green food coloring (optional)

Directions:

Pare, grate, and drain cucumber.
Combine with remaining ingredients in food processor.
Serve as is […]

A wonderful dish that is a favorite for Derby Day Brunch, or use as a side dish at any meal.
Ingredients:

1 cup quick grits
4 ounces butter
12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 T. garlic powder
3/4c. milk
dash Frank’s red hot sauce

Directions:

Cook grits in boiling salted water, according to package directions, until thick.
Remove from heat.
Stir in butter and half […]

Kentucky Burgoo
The history of this soup/stew dates back to before the civil war and is a favorite at Kentucky Derby time.
Ingredients:

1 lb. mixed cooked meats (beef, lamb, pork, chicken, game)
1/2 gallon chicken stock
1/2 gallon beef stock
1 ounce Worcestershire sauce
1 c. tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 large potato, […]

Beef Tenderloin with Henry Bain Sauce
Freeze any leftover sauce for later use.
Ingredients:

1 9 oz. bottle chutney
1 14 oz. bottle ketchup
1 12 oz. bottle chili sauce
1 10 oz. bottle steak sauce
1 10 oz. bottle Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/4c. butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 4 1/2 to 5 lb. beef tenderloin, […]