I was absolutely thrilled that CeeCee invited me over for a “Bestie Craft-oween Party” this weekend. She planned the most fun little afternoon of all of our favorite things – food, crafts and girl talk! Oh, and we had a Halloween play list going throughout the party. First on her agenda were these darling char-boo-terie… Read More
It wouldn’t be Halloween around here if I didn’t serve up our long time seasonal fave – Mummy Dogs and Graveyard Brownies. As the boys have gotten older, they certainly appreciate an elevated meal. But they haven’t outgrown the classics! Mummy dogs are simply hotdogs wrapped in crescent dough. I bought the sheet this year… Read More
This is the easiest little breakfast that you can quickly pull off even on a busy school morning! I used a can of cinnamon rolls and my spider web waffle maker and voila! I slightly flattened each cinnamon roll before putting it in the waffle iron. I did have to press it down occasionally while… Read More
It’s once again time for my 12 Books in 12 Months review. For October I read The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Of the 10 books I’ve read so far, this one was my least favorite. I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it more at some other juncture in life, or if it just… Read More
We’ve reached the dead end of my 2023 Haunted Halloween Home Tour! The office and powder room are two little spaces that get big use. Family Office The puppies and I spend much of the day plugging away in here and love having some sentimental Halloween touches. I hung a felt wreath from my collection… Read More
I’m back with this month’s college prep gift for John – First Aid & Medicine Cabinet! If you want to brush up on this little project, read this post. You’ll also find a ton of great ideas from other readers in the comments. To put this together, I basically went through what we have and… Read More
After much anticipation, we were thrilled to try Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya in Epcot last month. This new restaurant in the Japan pavilion offers delicious food, a beautiful setting, attentive service and marvelous views. In short, we can’t wait to go back! Shiki-Sai is inspired by the spirit of Japan’s vibrant seasonal festivals. A cultural representative… Read More