Ring in Your New Year’s Celebration with Style
A new year heralds a turning point. When a celebration as special as this comes up, you can make it even more memorable with a little thought and a lot of preparation. A memorable New Year’s celebration is the one that includes special elements to delight everyone celebrating. Whether a small intimate dinner party with […]
7 Ways to Enjoy New Year’s Eve Without a Party
A New Year’s Eve party is always fun, but if you’d rather bypass the glitz and glam of large, loud (and often expensive) New Year’s Eve parties, there are plenty of ways to opt for a more low-key celebration. Enjoying New Year’s Eve without a party can be as simple as an elegant dinner for […]
Christmas Candles – Meaning and Symbolism of Christmas Lights
Candles have been a symbol of enlightenment for many centuries. They appear in rituals of every culture, and are present in temples of different religions around the altars. Christmas candles light up our homes and places of worship throughout the holidays. Lightning a candle when praying is a common practice. However, many people don’t know […]
Gluten Free Italian Crouton Casserole
With baked goods and traditional dishes, the holidays can be tough when you are on a gluten free diet. Thanks to my partnership with Little Northern Bakehouse, I’m finding more ways to “Eat for Me” by making my favorite Italian Crouton Casserole recipe gluten free! This time of year, I love to make non-traditional foods […]
How to Decorate Your Home for Christmas
One of the best part of Christmas is decorating the house, inside and out. We all try for inspired chic but may sometimes wind up with thrown-together shabby. Generally, that happens because you forget to plan how to decorate your home as well as you map out your shopping list each year. If you need […]
Christmas Table Decoration and Centerpiece Ideas
A lovely table speaks volumes to your guests. A beautifully decorated Christmas table conveys the message that you want those invited to feel welcome and that the gathering is a special one. Thanks to our partnership with Teleflora, we’re featuring the beautiful Teleflora Halls of Holly Centerpiece and sharing our thoughts on creating a memorable […]
The Art of Stuffing Christmas Stockings
Stuffing Christmas Stockings has been an art form of mine for over 40 years. I consider myself a ‘Stocking Stuffing Artist’. Stockings are like paintings. Their appearance should draw people to them with wonderment and excitement. After the presents under the tree lie open, the magic of Christmas dwindles, suddenly someone sees their stocking hanging […]
Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch – Add This To Your Holiday Wish List!
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product. How do you make every minute matter during the holidays? Get a lovely, fashionable and fabulous timepiece to keep track of it all! The new Fossil Gen 4 Venture HR Smartwatch in 40mm Stainless Steel Rose Gold is […]
Rural Mom’s Farm Fresh Egg Beet Salad
While we were traveling through Ireland, I was thrilled to see root vegetables like beets served at many pubs and bed & breakfast houses we visited. At a lovely stop in Galway, I tried sliced candied beets with sliced eggs on toast. Would have never thought to pair beets with eggs and I quickly learned […]
Warm Their Heart With the Gift of Tea (and Enter the Giveaway!)
Looking for that last minute gift that fits your budget? Why not give the gift of tea? It’s a lovely treat they’ll really warm up to! With Christmas quickly approaching, the race is on to find the perfect gift for less than $10 for your mom group swap, your kid’s teacher, the mail-person, your co-workers […]
50 by 50: Smoothie Holidays
It’s been a month since I checked in on my 50 by 50 weight loss journey. My first goal is to lose 20 pounds over a 6 month period. I’m two months in and 11 pounds down and it’s encouraging that I’m still on track! I had committed to trying Paleo a few weeks back […]
Tips to Help You Improve Your Health This Summer
With the new year approaching, now is the best time to begin put your health first, summer will quickly be on the horizon! After all, your health is your wealth. It’s simply never too early to think about your health throughout the year. In order to make sure you stay on top of self-care this […]