Clever Baby Shower Gifts!

It had been years since I had been to a baby shower, but this year I both hosted one for a friend and attended one for my cousin!  When it came to selecting baby shower gifts for these women, I knew that the easiest way to choose a gift would be to […]

Jack’s Mint Juleps!
Many thanks to my dear friend Elizabeth, for sharing her dad’s famous Mint Julep recipe! This recipe is great for large gatherings, because it does not require individual “muddling” of mint leaves for every cocktail!
Ingredients

2 bunches of mint (at least 20 stems)
Water
Sugar
Crushed ice (not shaved or cubed!)
Bourbon (Jack Daniels is recommended)
Tall glasses or traditional […]

Tip of the Week -  Keep Your Car Clean!

After a busy week or at the end of a long car ride, the inside of my car usually looks like someone grabbed a bag of trash and energetically tossed it around inside!  I’ve also had the “road trip” experience of pulling up to a friend’s house […]

Ribbon Tied Tablecloth Corners!
My dining room table has just one leaf, but when that leaf is in place, it makes the table quite a bit larger, requiring a larger sized tablecloth.  I found that I alternated between buying tablecloths to accommodate the table with or without the leaf.  Since I really do love table linens, this […]

Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas!
We know that you love the fathers in your life, but if you’ve left Father’s Day shopping go to the last minute – don’t worry!  Here are a few fun and easy ideas that will suit almost any dad!
Lands’ End Gift Card 
This one stands out from the crowd because you […]

Display Your Patriotism with Creativity and Pride!

Memorial Day has come and gone, happily launching us into the summer season!  If your family is like mine, you marked the occasion well with pool openings, barbeques and parades!  But – did you also mark the occasion with a nod to the heritage of the holiday?  The very […]

Your TSA Solution - On Board Bags!
The FAA has made several changes in the past year regarding carry on liquids.  In Tips for Carry-ons, I gave readers the specific details about the new restrictions which basically limit liquids to three ounces stored in a one quart zip lock bag. And here’s a creative upgrade to “sandwich […]