Sometimes one of the most effective ways to create a dramatic centerpiece is actually by using something very simple. I’m talking about wood branches and how these can be incorporated into any tablesetting, or home decor, for an amazing affect with little effort. A great example is my purple country table that I set recently for one of our weekly,…
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Purple Country Table: How to Use Wood Branches
A Family Valentine’s Day Dinner
While things are still looking a bit different this year as far as celebrations go, Valentine’s Day will be no exception. Instead of a restaurant date for two, my husband and I decided to turn it into a Family Valentine’s Day Dinner for all of us, Grandmas included. Perhaps not quite as romantic as it has been in the past,…
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One Skillet Salmon Recipe in a Creamy Orzo Sauce
It seems as if I’m always looking for ways to simplify my life during the busy week, and creating yummy, but easy recipes in one dish are one way I have learned to save precious time. By using a single cooking dish for a meal, it not only cuts down on dishes to clean afterwards, it really allows me to…
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Grandma Dinner Night #1: Simple French Flair
If you followed me for a while now you know that we have a tradition in our family called Grandma Dinner Night. Every Tuesday, my husband and I have our moms over to our home and we have a lovely meal in our dining room with our kids. It’s our time to reconnect, three generations, over delicious food, lively conversation…
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Quick and Easy Lasagna Recipe: A Family Favorite
Like most moms (and dads!) who cook a lot, there are certain things I make that garner great fanfare with my kids and tend to get requested a lot. Oddly, they also seem to be the easiest recipes that have either few ingredients, take less than 30 minutes or require just one dish. I guess I should consider myself lucky…
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