Men are the hardest to find gifts for, am I right? I’ve considered this discrepancy at length and I can’t figure why; maybe that whole ‘men are from Mars’ quip works here too. Most of the time, I find myself settling for the common gifts like sport team tees or dress shirts and ties (or encouraging… Read More
This post is sponsored by Red Stamp. Thank you for supporting our sponsors. Christmas might be first but at the end of this month, we get to celebrate the ending of an entire year (which also happens to be my birthday). It’s one more chance to gather with friends, reminisce and stay up way too… Read More
Ice cream isn’t a typical first choice winter dessert. At least not around here where the windchill was -10 last evening. That being said, this easy peppermint ice cream captures the flavor of the season and is deeeeeliiiiicioussssssssss. It begs to be eaten all winter long. I have a thing for ice cream with crunchy bits… Read More
This post is sponsored by Glade. Thank you for being supportive of our sponsors. There are certain aromas that really take me back in time, especially this time of year. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves reminds me of when my mom used to boil the spices on the stove to make the house smell… Read More
It’s that time of year again: time for family photos! After sharing tips last year on DIY holiday photos, I’m here with a story that even if you follow the 5 tips, things can go wrong and not end the way you imagined. Our story does end well, thankfully. :) We got snow early this… Read More