Do you ever find yourself scrambling for a last-minute hostess gift during the holidays? It happened to me year after year, so after a couple decades of scrambling, I got organized and pared down to a few nice gifts that can work for just about anyone. Whether it’s a neighbor, friend, teacher, party hostess, or caregiver, I try to find…
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About three years ago, I was inspired by something (maybe a TV cooking segment, maybe a magazine, I can’t remember!) to try new side dish recipes for Thanksgiving. It felt risky to bring unexpected dishes to the traditional spread of a holiday centered around food. I didn’t mess with the turkey or Great-Grandma’s gravy recipe that’s been a staple for…
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Fall is traditionally bursting with classic colors of the season: rust, deep reds, plums, and rich yellows. These are the gorgeous shades of changing leaves that signal the start of crisp weather and the holidays ahead. I typically bring these colors into our home during this season, however, this year, I wanted to try something different and unexpected for my…
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One of the things I love about my little neighborhood is the annual Halloween bash we have at the end of the cul-de-sac. We use our cars to block off the area (totally illegal) and everyone gathers to ooh and aah about our kids’ costumes. There’s a bounce house for the littles, a donut tree for the bigger kids, and…
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Who says Halloween is just for kids? Not at our house! While the actual date of October 31 is completely focused around our children, we definitely manage to have some fun with our friends too. Get the adults in the trick-or-treating spirit by throwing a dinner party the weekend before. Take your menu beyond pizza with these elegant, yet festive…
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