Need a holiday mocktail recipe for your guests who aren’t into drinking alcohol? It’s always kind to have alternatives at any party, try one of these five recipes! 1. Sparkling spritzer ½ cup Pinot Noir non alcoholic sparkling wine soda … Continue reading
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Holiday cocktails to serve
Whether you are in the mood for Gingerbread, Chocolate, Cranberry or Champagne this holiday… I’ve got it all here in some great holiday cocktail recipes to serve to your guests; or yourself if it’s all too stressful already 😉 Cranberry … Continue reading
Christmas sweets to bake this weekend
Just in case you don’t have enough yummies sitting around your house already or need something to bake for a holiday party… these look GREAT.. I want to try all of them but I may end up eating a bit too much. … Continue reading
gifts to bring your Thanksgiving host or hostess
Traveling this Thanksgiving? Well don’t forget a little something for the host or hostess! I am going to my sister’s house so I am planning to make her this awesome fruit turkey gobbler courtesy of Crunchy Peas. Here are some sweet ideas other … Continue reading
the basics of starting a glass collection
I am always interested in glass at vintage and antique shops so I decided I would research a few pointers on starting a first, basic collection. This is what I found out: Learn how to check the color- Start by looking through … Continue reading
how to make your own home emergency kit
A few weeks ago while talking with my sister-in-law about super-storm Sandy and our family members and friends that were caught in the middle of it she asked me if I had a home emergency kit. I confessed that I … Continue reading
best holiday pies
Today lets talk about pie! I want to share three holiday pie recipes from Martha Stewart that I have grown to love. Martha Stewart’s recipes are intense sometimes but they are always, in my opinion, worth the extra effort. Most … Continue reading
cool bar cart ideas, DIY projects and makeovers
With the holidays impending and bringing with them lots of guests popping in, dinner parties and hopefully a few quiet evenings near the fireplace, what better idea than to set up your very own old-fashioned bar cart? Here are a few gorgeous … Continue reading
dollar store crafts that are amazing
Never underestimate the dollar store again… all I have to say is whoa. I knew that the dollar store was the best bargain for basic off-brand staples in a pinch you know, tissue paper, paper plates, cheap picture frames etc. … Continue reading
cool cakes and cake pops for your Saturday
Just some cool Saturday finds that might make you want to head to your nearest bakery! I’ve never seen illustrated cakes until this week… aren’t they fabulous? Extremely artful and detailed. Cake pops are so beautiful in different colors and equally as scrumptious, you … Continue reading