I love making pot roasts in the fall and winter. It's a complete meal with meat and vegetables that cooks all day while you spend the day enjoying other things. I found this recipe in a Hy-Vee magazine I received in the mail. Sometimes the best recipes can be found in unexpected places like a grocery store mailer or on the back of a box. … [Read more...]
You Are Beautiful
My last post was all about my travels to New York City. What I didn't include in that post was how I met two of my blog friends Stacey at Likes to Smile and Adri at Adri's World. They started their blogs around the same time I did and I met them through a blog class taught by the fabulous Holly Becker of Decor8. Up until … [Read more...]
The City That Never Sleeps
If you were thinking Las Vegas, you're wrong. I'm referring to New York, but Las Vegas never sleeps either. People are up until the wee hours of the morning and stores are open until midnight. New York City is one of my favorite cities to visit. I don't think I could live there, but I enjoy visiting. It's full of fast paced energy, beautiful … [Read more...]
Favorite Thanksgiving Ideas
Thanksgiving is in two weeks and I'm thankful I don't have to host dinner this year. What are you thankful for? My friend Stacey at Likes to Smile has been posting what she's grateful for on twitter. If you'd like to play along just tweet something you're grateful for and use the hashtag #gratitudetweets. Even though I'm not hosting … [Read more...]
Hearty Wild Rice Soup
This recipe for hearty wild rice soup was submitted by Kathy Herink of Gladbrook, IA to Taste of Home magazine. It's featured in the Oct./Nov. issue of Taste of Home's Simple and Delicious magazine I received at the Taste of Home Cooking School. I've tried several recipes from the magazines I received and so far I've been pretty happy with most … [Read more...]
Camouflage Love
Camo Love by dpasco featuring camo scarves Old Navy camouflage dress / Me Too camo slip on shoes / Camo scarve / Belt / Brown handbag I'm loving all of the camouflage I've been seeing in the stores lately. I've picked out a few of the fashion items that have caught my eye. I own the scarf and I absolutely love the clutch, belt … [Read more...]
Edna’s Chicken Recipe
This easy chicken recipe is a family favorite. Edna is a good friend of my in-laws. She catered my rehearsal dinner 23 years ago and served this chicken dish, hence the name Edna's Chicken. My mother made it for my kids many years ago when they were staying at her house. Upon returning home, they requested I make it for them. They seem to … [Read more...]
Gift Card Giveaway
I'm kicking off November with a whopper of a giveaway with the sponsors below! One lucky winner will win the gift card of their choice -- Amazon, iTunes or Kmart. So many choices… but remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter. Which gift card would you choose? Prize: $100 Gift Card (Winner can choose from Amazon, iTunes, or Kmart Sponsors: Bay … [Read more...]
Help..I’m Hosting Thanksgiving!
Today's post is by Organization Consultant and Founder of The Seana Method, Seana Turner. Seana is guest posting for me on how to prepare for the upcoming holidays. I felt this subject was best left to a professional. The guide below is for the Thanksgiving holiday, but could easily be adapted for Christmas if you are having guests at your … [Read more...]
Coffee Talk with Nestle Girl Scout Creamers
One of my all time favorite Saturday Night Live skits is Coffee Talk with Linda Richman. I've even dressed up like Linda for a SNL costume party. I was asked to review Nestle Coffee-mate's new Girl Scout Creamers and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to host a little coffee talk. I had sampled the Girl Scout creamers this … [Read more...]