Our favorite St. Patrick’s Day meal also happens to be John’s favorite meal of all time! Both Cottage Pie and Creme de Menth brownies are a true labor of love. I randomly picked up a box of the beer bread at Trader Joe’s and served that too. I know the boys would be ravenous, both… Read More
We had a casual albeit delicious Sunday Supper to kick off St. Patrick’s Day week – corned beef sandwiches. This is one of the boy’s favorite meals, and is so easy. Simply cook the brisket according to the directions all day in the slow cooker. Shred and serve on rye with swiss cheese. Some of… Read More
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