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

My Friday Favorites 03/01/13

Hello March!  I don't know about you but I am ready for spring!! Here are all my favorite things from the past week. On TV-  Suits - the finale was actually last week - but I watched it this week on my DVR - oh my - where do I begin? Jessica is growing horns, … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 03/01/13

Helpful Hump-day Hints 02/27/13

I am so happy it is Wednesday - that means the weekend is almost here! Here are my Helpful Hump-day Hints for today: HHH#1 - Take an inventory of what food you have in your cupboards / pantry.  Go online and research recipes that will use these ingredients.  Challenge yourself to make a certain number … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 02/27/13

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!

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

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

Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake

I tried a new recipe for Christmas morning breakfast.  I was searching the internet and pinterest for a recipe that I could prepare the day before (while I was in cooking mode) and would take at least an hour to cook (to give us time to open presents.) I found this recipe on Simply Recipes … Continue reading Blueberry Maple Breakfast Bake

Baked Corn Pudding

Baked Corn Pudding is a great side dish that's easy to make. I got the recipe from Betty Crocker's website: Classic Baked Corn Pudding.   This recipe can be served at an everyday meal or at a larger party or holiday dinner.  The recipe prepares 16 servings so keep that in mind when making this.  … Continue reading Baked Corn Pudding