I shared our front porch earlier this week and am back today with a little St. Patrick’s Day inside. The foyer got a tiny arrangement for a festive welcome. I spied “shamrock hydrangeas” again this year at Trader Joe’s and was excite to scoop up the last two bunches! I usually purchase potted shamrocks but… Read More
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for spring!! Before I let town for the Galactic Starcruiser, I had my door hangers, flags and St. Patrick’s day decorative touches in place. Honey hung my two Irish flag buntings, while I handled the door hanger and dogs. The whole thing takes about two… Read More
The Lenten season is here! My family has now reached a full decade of using our “Today for Lent” cards. Each one has a prayer, act of kindness or a simple sacrifice and it has proven to be a wonderful, tangible way to bring Lent and Easter into our home every day. Having two teens… Read More
We enjoyed our annual Mardi Gras dinner a little early this year!! It was a perfect way to celebrate one ONE night in a two week time span that we’d all be home. New Orleans School of Cooking Jambalaya I made jambalaya for our main course using the recipe we learned at the New Orleans… Read More
One of John’s besties celebrated his sweet sixteen last month. His mom is a dear friend and is deep in her fight against cancer. Along with two moms that I typically organize volunteer projects with, we rallied to organize a surprise sweet sixteen birthday Fiesta!! This was such a pleasure to plan and a joy… Read More
My family loves hot chocolate, and I love cooking up fun ways to stay festive for each and every holiday. During our Valentine’s celebrations, I made white chocolate hot cocoa bombs! I filled the hearts with a few heart marshmallows and edible pink glitter. I drizzled pink candy melts on top and finished off with… Read More
In honor of “Man Day”, the guys around here did absolutely nothing today. And I mean even more nothing than their usual nothing. :-) I don’t think one of them even took of their pjs or combed their hair. We are enjoying a quiet evening at home downing tacos (their request) and watching the game.… Read More