I love a costume. And I especially love a creative costume. This year my oldest daughter wants to be a devil…where she got that idea, I do not know! The little one will, of course, be an angel and there you have it. Now the trick is finding some great accessories to take a classic […]
With the leaves turning new and different shades every time I look out the window, I’m a sponge for color these days. There are places in my house, however, that just don’t mesh well with the orange, reds and yellows of the time. I still want to add a touch of the fall season in […]
The pumpkin is one of fall’s most beloved symbols and I get it! This year my first taste of fall was a pumpkin scone I was lucky enough to eat one morning. It got me thinking how pumpkin, somewhat unexpectedly, pairs well with breakfast foods. Coffee lovers go gaga for pumpkin spice lattes around this […]
Columbus Day weekend stretches ahead and I’m happy to say that we’re headed to the Orchard to do all things fall. I’ve learned you just have to take advantage of any sunny crisp fall day because it certainly likes to rain out here! To me, nothing says fall like a warm chunky chowder. One of […]
They’re made from pure sugar, could take out a filling, and are sickly sweet…but I can’t help but love candy corn! Seeing it on sale at the grocery store is one of the first hints that Halloween is near. I only need a handful to satisfy my yearly quota…but the rest of the bag will […]
Don’t you just love when you come across simple solutions for little problems that have always bugged you? It’s even better when the solutions use everyday materials and are quick to implement. Today, I bring you 4 quick and easy solutions for storage, accessibility, cleaning and organization in the kitchen. Aren’t they clever? The Katie […]
Are you doing anything this weekend to celebrate fall? We’ve had so much rain these first days of the new season, that I’m simply hoping I can spend some time outside with the newly-colorful trees. Prentiss, Meredith and I will be sure to keep our eyes peeled for fall foliage that will help us make […]
L’shana tovah! It is Rosh Hashanah, the girls are out of school, and I thought I’d send some traditional Jewish New Year recipes your way. Honey, apples and pomegranates are typical foods used to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, and those ingredients make for some yummy treats. Although I don’t celebrate the religious holiday, I can get in […]
I bought my first jug of apple cider yesterday from a local market and savored that first glass of the cold, sweet drink with my two girls, who also took one long swig and asked for more before their cups was even empty. Fall’s prized fruit has many ways to please, and these 5 recipes […]
I don’t know about you, but one of the toughest things to get straight in my house is the recycling rules. It’s one of the tasks that I so want to get right, but the various rules and regulations for each town I’ve lived in have been so different that it’s hard to keep straight […]