My daughter is a seven-year-old make up artist. With a mom who barely manages with lip balm, it’s quite the mystery! While I’m not too keen on her being a painted lady of the second grade, a little fun in the beauty department won’t hurt anyone. Natural spa products are fun way to go: you […]
Children Make You Want to Start Life Over. – Muhammad Ali We were about two hours into our drive to our apple orchard in the Berkshires, when snow started falling. Despite the late date, it was the first sign of snow this season. I thought to myself, “UGHHHHHH! Now everything will be harder, grimmer and […]
I don’t know about you, but the dreary overcast skies are really putting a damper on the colors around here. And, it’s times like these that I need a quick way to add just enough green to liven things up, put some pep in my step. When you can’t rely on a sunny day to […]
A recipe quickly becomes a favorite when it fires on all cylinders: quick, simple and tasty. The Ham and Cheese Pocket is just such a recipe. It takes under 10 minutes to prepare (15-20 minutes in the oven), there are 4 ingredients, and it’s the first empty plate at any party (especially when kids are […]
Every year, I get stressed at Christmastime. Don’t get me wrong, I love the holiday season, but I get overwhelmed. This year, I decided–no more! These three tips will help keep you grounded and stress-free next Christmas. 1) Always store decorations in a safe, dry place. 2) Make the decorating process easy on yourself: get […]
Even though your green thumb may be stuck inside a big wooly mitten, you can still work your magic in the garden in January. Now is the time to start a few plants indoors that can be transferred to your backyard after the groundhog decides he’s ready for spring…and in the mean time you can […]
I wake up every day and go to bed every night saying a small prayer of gratitude for my full wonderful life. I thank my lucky stars for what fate has allowed me to experience: marriage, motherhood and a job I love. But, just like every other working mom, I miss the ME time…reading a […]
It seems as though ever since I started my career, over fifteen years ago, I have found myself renovating more and more whether it be a new set for my show or homes. Although, my family and I seem to move in and out of our homes quicker than we can unpack as we try […]
I bet we all received those special, one-of-a-kind gifts this year. So, why not send them a one-of-a-kind thank you? I know what you’re thinking…more cards? But, wait. It’s not hard. It’s not time consuming. It’s an easy token of appreciation. And you can have fun embellishing more for the gifts that truly deserve it! […]
We’ve been hearing more and more about gluten-free eating and cooking these days, and I’ve been hearing your requests over on Facebook, Twitter, and email that you want to see more of these recipes in the Katie Brown sphere. I’ve discovered treasure troves of gluten-free recipes and I’ll be sprinkling them into upcoming blog posts […]