Appreciate Autumn!

Autumn has come so slowly to my part of the world, central New Jersey, that you might think that it was a “no show!”  But despite our incredibly warm temperatures, we just shouldn’t let go of favorite fall traditions!  Take a look at my list of fall “musts” and see if you can fit […]

Tip of the Week - Roast Pumpkin Seeds!
As we prepare for the annual tradition of carving a Jack O’ Lantern, consider roasting those pesky pumpkin seeds!  And when Busy Bee promises to do “the legwork” for you, this was a perfect example!  I tested several tricky pumpkin seed recipes at home and ended up with […]

On the Ball Christmas Shopping!

While there are a lot of holiday gifts and decorations that can be bought at the last minute, there are some things that absolutely must be ordered now if you’d like to have them in time for December 25th! I have personally learned this the hard way when it comes to […]

Update Your Christmas Stockings!
Does your family’s collection of stockings need an update?  Or would you like a more “matched” look?  If so, there are a lot of fun options available, but you need to act now!

Ballard Designs - four styles of funky and fashionable stockings are made of velvet in red, ivory and a limey […]

Look What I Found - Thanksgiving Faux Wishbones!

Does your family fight over who gets to pull the Thanksgiving turkey wishbone?  If your answer is “yes,” as is mine, you’ll just LOVE this adorable item from Plum Party – a set of 24 faux wishbones!  Pick up a package of these plastic wishbones and let everyone […]

Christmas Advent Calendars that Go Beyond a Cardboard Box!
This is another Christmas classic that might be ready for an upgrade in your home.  If you’d like to buy an advent calendar that isn’t the usual cardboard box with doors, take a look at these suggestions!

L.L. Bean - offers heirloom quality advent calendars in three dimensional […]