by Kate Etue | Nov 24, 2015 | Christmas, Recipes, Shopping Finds
updated for 2016 Our Christmas countdown has officially begun. Well, it actually starts December 1, with the beginning of Advent, but my kids have been counting down for a while now. As in, since December 26th last year. Now that the advent season is right around the...
by Stacie Billis | Nov 20, 2015 | Shopping Finds, Thanksgiving
Cocktails (and mocktails!) are a great way to kick off a holiday evening with family and friends, but over the long haul, you’ll want to have a few bottles of wine to get you through dinner. (Water, too, friends. Stay hydrated!) Pairing a rich, decadent...
by Stacie Billis | Nov 19, 2015 | Shopping Finds
Home kitchens are increasingly outfitted to churn out homemade versions of everyday staples and even speciality foods that keep us from having to buy them at the store. There are countertop appliances to make great coffee, quick seltzer, fresh bread, and even homemade...
by jane | Nov 14, 2015 | Shopping Finds
Every Thanksgiving I run into the same problem. I’m swamped trying to get our Thanksgiving feast on the table and the kids are restless waiting for the food to be done. There’s only so much parade watching that they can tolerate. And though organizing a craft or...
by Kate Etue | Nov 13, 2015 | Shopping Finds
When my kids go to the grocery with me, I usually let them pick one thing each that they want for their lunches during the week. And their choice almost always has a character on it. So I was excited to see the news that, with the new Star Wars movie coming out next...
by Stacie Billis | Nov 5, 2015 | Shopping Finds, Tips + Tricks
You may be aware of last week’s bombshell report from the World Health Organization (WHO) linking bacon and other processed red meats to cancer. Well, they’ve issued a statement of clarification. (i.e. You can calm down, Internet.) I like the very simple...