by Christina Refford | Nov 11, 2023 | Thanksgiving, Holiday Cooking, Party!, Tips + Tricks
One look at the Thanksgiving planning calendars, and it brings up a whole lot of stress. I was supposed to order a turkey *when*? Whether Thanksgiving falls late on the calendar, or early like this year, it doesn’t matter — it’s still never enough...
by Kate Etue | Nov 1, 2023 | Tips + Tricks
On World Vegan Day, it seems a good time to share my personal tips and tricks for learning to go vegan at home. Especially with more of us becoming aware of the benefits of a vegan (or at least more vegan) diet, for both our bodies and our planet. For background: A...
by Kate Etue | Oct 6, 2023 | Party!, Halloween, Tips + Tricks
As the kids get restless for Halloween, we’re thinking about pulling together an impromptu pumpkin carving party to hold them over. It’s the perfect way to kick off fall and get excited about the upcoming holidays. Even better, it’s a low-key, easy...
by Kate Etue | Sep 29, 2023 | Shopping Finds, Tips + Tricks
It can be hard to figure out the best coffee makers that will work for your home, your preferences, your lifestyle, and dare we say your counter space? With so many brands let alone types of coffee makers out there, shopping for the best coffee maker can be...
by Kate Etue | Sep 8, 2023 | Tips + Tricks, Shopping Finds
I’ve been looking for ways to store knives safely in my kitchen that will replace my knife block, ever since I’ve read all the reports about knife blocks requiring about once-a-month cleaning to keep nasty bacteria from growing in those dark, deep knife...
by Kate Etue | Aug 3, 2023 | Tips + Tricks
I casually strolled into my kids’ playroom and immediately spotted — amid the Peppa Pig figurines, LEGO bricks, and 87 board books littering the floor — a big wad of gum smushed into my brand new rug. That pretty much sums up life with a toddler,...