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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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… […]
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? […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
