This is too funny. I read it when I was walking out the door with my cardigan (IN SEPTEMBER), purse, lip gloss, hand sanitizer, keys, wallet, bubbly water, etc. We ate at Jinya ramen bar in Vancouver on the first night of our Alaska adventure. The boys continued to talk about it for the.entire.trip. I… Read More
I lovemaking new things, both for my family and when entertaining, but it’s great to have a few tried and true recipes that you know will turn out great every time. I have made both of these “foolproof” appetizers for years – jalapeno cheddar crackers and caramelized bacon. Not only are they delicious, but I… Read More
I recently finished Chanel Cleeton’s two historical fiction books chronicling the revolutionary timeframe in Cuba when Batista was exiled and Castro rose to power. I was transported to Havana, in these beautifully crafted stories, and was completely engaged with the characters and their stories of home, hope and family with a dash of mystery. Both… Read More
We are headed to Philadelphia this fall and, while I have our itinerary pretty well outlined, I always love checking in with YOU to make sure we haven’t missed anything! We have this on our radar: Independence Hall National Constitution Center Reading Terminal Market Eastern State Penitentiary Museum of the American Revolution Bestey Ross House… Read More
I shared my very first “daily delight” video on the blog over three years ago. Time flies! It is still one of my most viewed posts and I still stay true to the tips and tricks I gave back then. I put together this gorgeous green and white arrangement a couple of weeks ago and… Read More
UPDATED REVIEW HERE A step inside Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is to travel back in time to the Golden Age of Hollywood. This signature dining location inside of Hollywood Studios theme parks is one of our favorites! I don’t think we haven’t been on any trip in recent memory. This authentic replica… Read More
Bestie M and I attended our first Williams-Sonoma in-store cooking class a couple of weeks ago and had THE best time! It was a lot of fun and we learned to make something we had neither tried previously: French madeleines. Madeleines are shell-shaped sponge cakes that are eaten like a cookie. The recipe our instructor… Read More