“Favorites” Collections
A Few of My Favorite Things, Garden Edition
A garden design pro shares her carefully curated list of favorite products and helpful tips, which are aimed to ensure that the vegetables, herbs, and flowers in your backyard garden thrive this summer! The kitchen and garden go hand in hand, and since the days are growing longer and warmer (some of them, anyway!), it…
A Few of my Favorite Things ๏ผ March
Back by popular demand after a brief hiatus, I am delighted to bring you a brand new collection of Favorite Things! I’m truly excited about these items, many of which are locally sourced and all of which have reasonable price points. From pet lovers to grandchildren and those who might simply enjoy a new book,…
Valentine’s Day Tic Tac Toe
A little ingenuity is all that’s needed to make Valentine’s Day feel extra special 💘 Who said you shouldn’t play with your food? This recipe is fun to make, play with, and eat๏ผespecially with a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day! For year-round appeal, the colors of this festive project can be…
Christmas Potpourri
The aroma of warm spices and fresh citrus join festive cranberries in this colorful, easy-to-make mix that is perfect for gift giving. Printable gift tags included above recipe card. My very thoughtful friend, Anne Besterman, is to thank for this festive recipe, which although made of edible ingredients, is not intended for consumption. Christmas…
A Few of my Favorite Things ๏ผ December
Finding the perfect gift can be challenging, but with a little something for everyone in a range of price points, this month’s Favorite Things collection aims to make the job a little easier. 🎁 After last month’s Favorite Things holiday gift edition, I received lots of positive feedback and some…
A Few of my Favorite Things๏ผHoliday Edition
Are you making your list and checking it twice? Our annual collection of holiday favorites strikes a balance of practical, thoughtful, and economical, with a little something for everyone! 🎁 This year, I am not going to save my holiday gift preparations until the last minute. (I figured if I…
A Few of my Favorite Things๏ผOctober
While not all of us are ready for shorter days and cooler temperatures, there is something nice about a cozy sweater, colorful leaves, pumpkins, football, and a pot of hot soup๏ผand maybe some candy corn and a scary movie or two! Happy October! Before we launch into this month’s favorites,…
A Few of my Favorite Things๏ผSeptember
Welcome to another edition of A Few of my Favorite Things, where we share the latest and greatest tips, picks, photos, and finds! A friend sent me a meme last week that referenced spring break finally being over. It caught me off guard, and I actually had to stop for a…
A Few of my Favorite Things ๏ผ August
Would you believe that this is our 16th installment of Favorite Things? Originally created in response to reader requests, this monthly series is ideal for someone (like me) who can never settle on just one favorite. Every month we get to begin anew! I’ve come to enjoy creating these lists as…
A Few of my Favorite Things๏ผJuly
The latest edition of “Favorites Things” is loaded with great finds and fun recommendations, from the best masks to the most popular kitchen designs! Sparkly fireworks, family picnics, and buttery corn on the cob are just a few things to love about July. To add to the fun, I’m sharing my…
A Few of my Favorite Things๏ผJune
For this month’s Favorite Things, I’m channeling a popular morning show’s “daily boost” feature and welcome you to read on and weigh in As I prepare breakfast each morning, The Today Show typically supplies the background noise. My mom and dad listened to it when I was young, and I guess…
Christian’s Top 10 (and a drive-by graduation)
The following collection of tried-and-true recipes is brought to you by the discriminating tastebuds of one very special graduate with big congratulations wishes to the entire class of 2020! 🎓 It’s graduation day! (Update: It’s now tomorrow thanks to the rain. If there’s one thing we’re getting good at, it’s learning…
