With today marking the end of summer, I can’t help but get nostalgic for the back-to-school days of my past. And one of the most momentous occasions in my school days was when I started to pack my own lunch. For years, either my mother or my older sister would make me a sandwich, slice […]
This summer my family and I got to spend a lot of time at our home in Amagansett, NY. We had such fun, but it’s time we packed our bags and headed inland. This weekend, we’re going to celebrate the beachy lifestyle one last time with a nautical-themed Labor Day picnic! We’re keeping it casual, […]
There’s something bittersweet about Labor Day. It’s both the closing weekend of easy breezy summer and the opening days of refreshing fall. While I love the sun and surf of the past three months, I do look forward to the crisp days ahead. For the long weekend, we’re saluting summer and giving it one last […]
When school schedules kick into high gear, dinner time gets a little hairy. Running around to after school activities makes it tricky to prep a sit-down dinner for the family…but, I try! And one recipe that never fails to make everyone smile is my easy, cheesy homemade macaroni. Individual fry pans or ramekins make it […]
Regardless if you felt Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Irene…you felt it! Along with millions along the East Coast, we are out of power. At my house, we’ve seen tons of rain and wind, resulting in many many trees and branches down. We are feeling lucky no one was hurt and our house is OK, […]
There is no way I could resist posting this project inspiration for you. If you make the awesome Crayon Wreath (via The Ballard Bunch), then this would just be icing on the cake… The best part is that it’s easy to make! Here’s what you do to make this crazy cool wall art: Simply hot […]
I’m on a huge tomato kick right now, which seems to happen just about every summer when they are in season and oh-so flavorful. When I get to spend time in the Hamptons, I go crazy with all the farms, farm stands and farmer’s markets that surround this beautiful place. The bounty of tomatoes is […]
Spring cleaning has come and gone. The summer has been a steady flow of visitors, travel, play dates and backyard adventures, but I can’t say that there’s been too many summer organizational projects. With the transition to that back-to-school mindset in late August, however, a certain part of me flips into organizational mode. In my […]
The seasonal front door wreath was a staple in the Brown household when I was growing up. My mom made sure that the tone of the month was set with each grouping of live flowers, plants and festive flourishes. To her, a new wreath added a little spark to everyday life. I’m not quite as […]
When you were in school, did you pack or buy your lunch? Besides Pizza Fridays, my girls actually prefer to have a bagged lunch from home. I try to keep things healthy with low-sugar drinks, a protein-filled sandwich and a fruit or veggie (or their favorite, applesauce!), but I can’t resist including a special treat. […]