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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Creating Fabulous Easter Baskets!
February is not too early to start thinking about Easter! This year Easter Sunday is on Sunday, April 4, and it will be here before you know it!
Choosing a Fabulous Easter Basket!
Do your children have special Easter baskets? My children have been using the same, handcrafted baskets since their very first... Read more »
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Slow Cooked Lamb and Beans
This is a fabulous recipe that is worthy of company and so easy to prepare ahead!
Serves 6
Ingredients
4 lamb shanks (2 ½ – 3 lbs. total)
Flour
2 T. olive oil
1 8 oz. package of mirepoix (a finely chopped combination of carrots, onions and celery – you can make your own, or pick... Read more »
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Host a Fabulous Easter Egg Hunt
This is a terrifically fun way for families to celebrate the season! An Easter egg hunt is an event that lends itself to family, neighbors, friends, or all of the above! In the course of my research on this topic, I’ve found that there aren’t too many variations on the egg... Read more »
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
As a single, 20-something, St. Patrick’s Day was a mandatory occasion for heading to the closest Irish pub, but today with a husband and three children, I celebrate this holiday as my parents did when I was young! That is, with a meal of corned beef, Irish soda bread, Irish potatoes (the... Read more »
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
Busy Bee Live on The 10! Show – Savoring Vacation Memories!
Watch this clip on clever ways to savor vacation memories by clicking on the image or here!
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Spring Cleaning – Basic Skincare 101
Ahh Spring, time to ship shape with cleansing abound. And we aren’t talking about sweeping, dusting and purging your home, we are talkin’ about exfoliating, tightening and brightening.
Spring means color and new beginnings, so let’s get our groove on ladies and jump into Spring skincare 101.
Cleansing
First things first, cleansing.
Not only... Read more »
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Tip of the Week – The Best Beds for Guests!
Hosting overnight guests can feel like a challenge, especially if your home doesn’t allow for a designated guest room! But not to worry – you won’t have to relegate your guests to an old pull out couch or college era futon anymore! Better Homes and... Read more »
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Exceptional Easter Ideas!
As I write about each holiday, I always find that a few great ideas come my way just as the special day is about to approach! And so here are my latest thoughts about fun activities for kids this Easter!
Easter Egg Hunt Updates
We’re all familiar with the basics of a traditional Easter egg... Read more »
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Fabulous Vintage Easter Decorations!
I so enjoyed writing about the retro trend in Christmas decorations, I just had to revisit the topic for this coming Easter! As at Christmas, there are some really lovely decorations, linens and serving ware that will add a vintage touch to your spring décor or Easter dinner table!
Serving Ware
Williams-Sonoma – Taking... Read more »
