What’s for Dinner Series – September Lasagna Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, about 1 lb. cut into 1/4 inch slices 1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices 12 lasagna noodles (I use the “no cook” version) 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 1/2 c. chopped fresh basil 6 T. grated parmesan cheese 6 T. olive... Read more »
Archive for September, 2008
How to Save Vacation Keepsakes
Tip of the Week – How to Save Vacation Keepsakes! After any vacation, it’s inevitable that we return with more than just photographs! At the bottom of our suitcases, there will be room keys, brochures from attractions, ticket stubs, drink stirrers, sea shells and lots of other items that won’t fit into a traditional photo album. And... Read more »
Sock Sorting Made Easy!
Look What I Found – Laundry Sorting Made Easy with Sock Sacs! If you spend hours sifting through baskets of socks and underwear, sorting laundry by family member and hoping to end up without unmatched strays, this clever problem solver is just what you need! Sock Sacs are colorful mesh bags that you personalize with... Read more »
Cook for the Cure
Tip of the Week – Cook for the Cure! I just love the new fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research initiated by Kitchen Aid! Kitchen Aid has enlisted Villeroy and Boch to design a beautiful party platter inscribed with the words, “Cook for Your Family, Cook for Your Friends, Cook for the Cure.” After purchasing the... Read more »
Win a Free Quilting Book from Zippy Strippy Quilts
Enter to Win a Free Quilting Book from Zippy Strippy Quilts! This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Carole of Marlton, NJ! Would you like to win a beautiful book on how to easily make a fabulous quilt? At Zippy Strippy Quilts, creator Jenny Matlock promises a quilt of lasting beauty and coziness in... Read more »
Easily Make a Quilt With Zippy, Strippy Quilts!
Look What I Found – Zippy, Strippy Quilts! Just the word, “quilting” gives me scary thoughts of too many tiny pieces of fabric, threading tiny needles and a project I’ll never finish! Well, it’s now possible to forget about those time consuming and expertise requiring notions thanks to the Zippy, Strippy Quilt! Creator Jenny Matlock promises... Read more »
Host a High School Musical 3 Party
Host a High School Musical 3 Party! The anxiously anticipated final installment of the High School Musical trilogy dances into movie theatres on Friday, October 24th and my kids can’t wait! Coming up with a fun party plan for a movie that isn’t even in the theatres yet is a bit challenging, but since this... Read more »
Travel Made Easy
Tip of the Week – All Types of Travel Made Easy If the months ahead include travel plans with your girlfriends, spouse or children, here are some fabulous websites that will make any trip a breeze! Girlfriends’ Getaway Holiday Golightly is the quintessential site for planning a treasured trip with girlfriends! This adorable and user... Read more »
Fall Must Have!
Back to the Trenches! September is here, which means: “back to school, back to making lunches, back to dropping off – picking up, back to soccer practice, back to insanity, back to the trenches.” With all the madness ensuing, who has time to think about what to wear, much less, how you look? A Fall... Read more »


















