Eating out at restaurants is a simple joy to me. I love when other people cook . My friend Cathy introduced me to Mio, a specialty cuisine concepts restaurant. There are two Mio locations in the same strip center located at 135th & Roe. Mio Trattoria and Mio Pizzeria are equally delicious. I'm a little picky when it comes to Italian food, … [Read more...]
Homemade Croutons
It's taken me 46 years to make homemade croutons. I put croutons in the same category as homemade pie crusts. For years I've heard they are both easy to make. However, I always thought to myself why make them when I can buy a fairly good package of croutons and pie crusts at the grocery store. Things have changed now that I've actually … [Read more...]
Stitch Fix Giveaway
Does your wardrobe need a Fall refresh? With Stitch Fix, you get the latest styles hand-picked just for you and shipped right to your door. Simply fill out a personal style profile online, and then the Stitch Fix stylists send you a package of five items to try on at home. Each item is shipped with a custom style card … [Read more...]
Smiles are Priceless
My friend Cathy is someone who makes me smile. We've become fast friends and share a lot of things in common. She knows no strangers, has a big heart, and kept me smiling with her quick wit at the BlogHer conference this summer. Even though I've only gotten to know Cathy in the last few months people thought we were sisters. There was … [Read more...]
Moscow Mule
It's been a busy week. My parents were visiting from out of town and I'm experiencing a let down similar to the one I get right after the Christmas holidays. I was busy preparing for their stay and out of my normal routine for the past ten days. Even though I get a little stressed, I'm always sad to see them go. I'm ready to start the … [Read more...]
Organizing A Teenage Girl’s Bathroom
I seem to always get the itch to organize in September. It's a great time to go through closets and assess my kids clothing needs for the new school year as well as my own Fall clothing wants. I also have many projects I'd like to work on like redecorating my daughter's bedroom and updating some photo gallery walls in my home. I haven't had a lot … [Read more...]
Organizing & Displaying Travel Memorabilia
I'm guest posting for Stacey Beth at Likes to Smile today. I'm sharing a few tips on how to keep track of travel ephemera while on vacation. I'm also showing my favorite ways to display travel memorabilia and souvenirs throughout my home. I still have lots of scrapbooks and photo albums to complete, but these are some … [Read more...]
Asparagus, Bacon & Herbed Cheese Pizza
This isn't your average pizza, but I tend to like things a little out of the ordinary. I think I get it from my mother who likes to try new things as well. I grew up eating steamed artichoke hearts and red beet eggs. Oftentimes we questioned what new dish we were having for dinner. We all looked forward to spaghetti dinners on Sunday, … [Read more...]
Simple Joys
Did I get your attention? I feel a little bit like a broken record saying this, but getting comments on my blog from readers is a simple joy for me. Many times they come just when I need them. I love when people take a minute to tell me they tried a recipe and enjoyed it. I also love when someone decides to step out of their … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Roundup
I fancy a roundup! I've been pinning all sorts of recipe roundups like 25 Sangria recipes, 50 Sweet & Savory Pies, and One Hundred Nutella Recipes. I've also done several of my own recipe roundups 10 Infused Water Recipes, 10 Blueberry Recipes, and 12 Recipes on a Stick. It's sort of a trend right now among some … [Read more...]