Happy St. Patrick's Day! This is one of my favorite holidays. I'm Irish and I love the color green - so it makes sense, right? I am enjoying my coffee with Irish Creme creamer right now (it's not truly an Irish Coffee yet - it's still a little early!) This morning Olivia woke up and … Continue reading Luck of the Irish!
Category: Holidays
My Friday Favorites 03/15/13
Hi everyone - Happy Friday! I am very excited that the work week is winding down and it's time to hang out with family. Plus, one of my favorite holidays is this weekend - St Patrick's Day! What's an Irish girl like myself going to do? I'll be sure to report back here on all … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 03/15/13
St Patrick’s Day Cards
We spent last weekend making St. Patty's Day cards for all of Olivia's cousins! First we printed out all their names on computer labels in different color greens. Then we got out all of our St. Patrick's Day craft supplies: stickers, green paper, gold ribbon and shamrock stamps. We designed a different card for everyone. … Continue reading St Patrick’s Day Cards
Organizing Ideas from Magazines and More!
I had a stack of magazines just piling up in my apartment. I finally went through them all this weekend! It was nice to relax on the couch with my coffee while Olivia was napping and flip through all my favorites - Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes and Gardens, All You. I had … Continue reading Organizing Ideas from Magazines and More!
For Valentine’s XOXO
I am certainly glad my New Year's resolution wasn't to blog more. You may or may not have noticed, I haven't posted in over a month! Life got really busy for us in the beginning of 2013! Usually there is a calm after the holidays, but it wasn't that way for us this year. Larry … Continue reading For Valentine’s XOXO
My Friday Favorites 01/04/13
One day late! On TV- I know we are about 4 years behind - but my husband and I started watching White Collar on Netflix over the holidays. We are really enjoying this Law and Order meets Suits meets Catch Me if You Can caper show with Stanford from Sex in the City, Valerie from … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 01/04/13
Gift Wrapping
Every year my fabulous colleague has a Holiday Gift Wrapping Party. She is an amazing gift wrapper herself and has each of her brilliantly wrapped presents on display for all to look at for inspiration. She always has the most creative bows and accents on all of her gifts. Although I use a lot of … Continue reading Gift Wrapping
For a Teenage Chef
As I mentioned in my last post about Sweet Potatoes, my nephew was a huge help in the kitchen on Thanksgiving. And he was showing a real interest (not begrudgingly measuring the flour because his bossy aunts were telling him to do so.) I decided that I wanted to get something for the kitchen for … Continue reading For a Teenage Chef
Sweet Potatoes
Here are two different sweet potato recipes that I got from two different sisters! Both are yummy! The first we made at Thanksgiving and is a Rachel Ray recipe: Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes. Here are the prep bowls with all the ingredients. Click the link above for the full recipe and an instructional video … Continue reading Sweet Potatoes
My Friday Favorites 12/28/12
Here are my Friday Favorites this week! Hope you are all enjoying the holiday season and gearing up for a great 2013! On TV- TV is on its winter break right now and I can't wait until new episodes start back in January! Here are my top 5 picks for best shows of 2012, plus … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 12/28/12
My Color-Coded Life 