Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
No Fail Cheese Boards, Wine Pairings And Other Holiday Entertaining Tips
For the holiday season, Global Cheese Buyer Cathy Strange has great tips for creating a foolproof cheese plate, while our...
When I think of memories of Christmases growing up, my mind always seems to settle on the image of nearly every surface in our kitchen covered with cookies, tiny pound cakes, and peanut butter fudge cooling and waiting to...
Why You Should Start Prepping for Christmas NOW (Yes, I Said Now!)
Is it too early to start thinking about the holiday season? Absolutely not! Actually, now is the perfect time to dive headfirst into holiday prep. I’ve said it...
3 Easy and Stress-Free Ideas for Making Your Baby's First Christmas Memorable
Even though it’s currently 95 degrees and Christmas feels like a long way off, if this is your baby’s first holiday, chances are you already have visions of...
Stuffed Saran Wrap Ball :: The Best Party Game Ever!
If you are looking for easy entertainment at your next birthday party, family gathering or holiday event, I have the perfect solution for you ... a stuffed saran wrap ball...
It's that time of year! The time when women love to share the worst gift their significant other ever gave them. Clothing or jewelry you'd NEVER wear. A gadget you question if it was really meant for you or...
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There seems to be a lot of different approaches to giving gifts for Christmas. There's the four gift rule: something to wear, something to read, something they want, something they need. There's the free-for-all. There's the "Santa gifts" and...
Double the Joy
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term melting pot as, “a place where a variety of peoples, cultures, or individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole.” This term perfectly describes both my city and my household. My hometown of...
My daughter's innocence is one of my favorite things about her. The carefree giggles, worry free play time, and blind belief in things she is told makes me happier than almost anything else. So, last year when I realized...
This post was updated on November 5, 2024
Where to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree in Louisiana & Mississippi
It may seem hard to believe but the holiday season is officially here. The weather (occasionally) is getting cooler and it’s...
I don’t know about yours, but my kids are all about getting in the holiday spirit! When it’s Christmas, they love all things Christmas! They want to watch every holiday movie (three times), bake every holiday cookie, and they...
December begins a month for me of overwhelming gratitude. I have had this same feeling for the last six years. Grateful for my current place in life wherever it may be. Grateful for the journey that has gotten me...
Just as many Black Friday ads you see, you also see the exact amount of backlash on reasons on why not to shop on Black Friday. While I can totally see both sides of the coin, I am one...