Brewing Strawberry Basil Iced Tea with Capresso
It’s summertime! Which not only means we have full days of sunshine, swimming and relaxation, it also means two of my favorite crops are in full production – strawberries and basil. Strawberry pies, shortcakes and jam are also in full production along with pesto and Caprese salads. While these two ingredients can stand fully on […]
Gratin dauphinois #Recipe #FoodieFriday
Any way you slice, dice or serve ’em, potatoes the quintessential side dish for any good meal. Scalloped potatoes are quite popular in the south for their amazing taste yet, ease in prep. However, this dish, commonly know by cultured chef’s as “Gratin dauphinois” traces it’s roots to French cuisine, a specialty attributed to the […]
Simple Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits For Young Children
Every parent wants to see their child develop into a healthy grownup, by having healthy eating habits and other healthy lifestyle choices that guarantees them maximum success in life. However, not every parent knows how to encourage their kids on this road from an early stage of life, and perhaps, that’s even why you’re reading […]
Dollar Tree Crafts: Flip Flop Picture Frames #DIY
We’re creating some indoor fun-in-the-sun crafts with Dollar Tree items this summer! #spon Remember The Fixx song from the 80’s “One Thing Leads To Another”? Well, that should probably be one of my theme songs, but something more along the lines of “One Craft Leads To Another,” especially when I’m putting together Dollar Tree crafts. […]
Discover Your City With #EarthToEcho
EARTH TO ECHO opens in theaters on July 2nd and it’s certainly high on my son’s wish list of summer movies-to-see. As it looks quite entertaining, I have no doubt it will be a fun family film that I’ll be happy to enjoy with them. Reminds me quite a bit of a childhood favorite… […]
How To Use Your Smart Phone to Enhance Your Fashion Style
Crazy-fun selfie spot in Norfolk, Virginia at the Chrysler Museum of Art. Pic taken with my #Samsung Galaxy 3 Note. I want to talk to you here about how using your smartphone can help you enhance your fashion sense and style, but first…. let me stop a second to take a selfie. Why a selfie? […]
Simple Green, Summer Camp and Selfies
Special thanks to Simple Green for helping to keep my home green and for sponsoring this post! Summer camp is never an easy time for me. From the days of packing and ensuring everything is labeled and the boys have absolutely everything they need to keep them safe and warm to the days of moping […]
The Anatomy of a Well-Designed Home
The world is filled with good home designs, but unfortunately, it is also replete with bad designs as well. During the surge of the housing market no matter how poorly a home was designed, it still sold. Since the collapse, however, architects, homeowners and homebuilders have become more conscious of the elements of home design […]
My Secret Summer Ingredient for Rich & Moist Brownies
In the crazy-hot temps of summer, I’m always looking for a refreshing treat that offers some reprieve. On mornings when the humidity is high, hot coffee just doesn’t hold much appeal, so thank goodness for iced coffee to the rescue. A tall glass of International Delight Iced Coffee offers a great start to a sweltering […]
Future Food 2050 Takes on Food Waste
I have never been truly hungry. I have never gone to bed hungry, or worried how I was going to feed my family. My daughters have grown up with a full pantry and refrigerator. Fortunately, most all who read this will nod in agreement, but not everyone in this world is so lucky. Lack of […]
Omelette aux fine herbes Recipe
For us, every day is a foodie day, but certainly have no qualms about dedicating a day of the week to celebrate all the splendid flavors, textures and culinary combinations of the world. Thanks to our friends at DreamWorks Pictures, we’re able to share some drool-worthy recipes on Foodie Friday to keep you well fed […]
Dollar Tree Crafts: Flip Flop Memo Boards #DIY
We’re creating some indoor fun-in-the-sun crafts with a little help from Dollar Tree this summer! #spon I’m always looking for places to display pictures and to tack notes and other important items. Deciding I wanted to freshen up my summer decor, I went to our local Dollar Tree with an idea in mind to purchase […]