Author: Laura

Italian Prosciutto Wrapped Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Italian Prosciutto Wrapped Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Sheet pan dinners are a great way to prepare easy, delicious, and healthy meals for your family and friends.  This Italian Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan dinner is packed with flavor.  The balsamic marinated vegetables provide a nice contrast to the basil and prosciutto flavor of 

15 DIY Terrariums in Clever Containers

15 DIY Terrariums in Clever Containers

Terrariums provide an easy, low-cost way to add style to your home.  By selecting a quirky container, plants, and fun little gems or small toys,  you can create a terrarium that reflects your style and personality.  They also make great gifts.  Check out the ideas 

Brie Bite Appetizers with Cranberry or Drunken Onions

Brie Bite Appetizers with Cranberry or Drunken Onions

If you need a quick and easy appetizer, you can’t beat baked brie in crescent dough.  Top it off with cranberry sauce or drunken onions and add a sprig of fresh rosemary for a little extra kick.  Baked brie bites disappear quickly from any appetizer 

The 10 Best Games for a Fantastic Family Game Night

The 10 Best Games for a Fantastic Family Game Night

Life moves fast!  Games are a great way to slow things down and enjoy precious time with your family.  Schedule a family game night!  While games are fun to play and provide excellent entertainment, they also provide excellent opportunities for learning. This post contains affiliate 

DIY Photo Gifts Using Epoxy Resin

DIY Photo Gifts Using Epoxy Resin

Make personalized jewelry and serving trays for family and friends using photos from special occasions, along with other charms or knick-knacks, to create one-of-a-kind gifts they will love .  These personalized gifts are a perfect way to celebrate and commemorate birthdays, holidays, graduations, or any 

10 ways to bring Hygge into your home and life

10 ways to bring Hygge into your home and life

What is Hygge and how do you pronounce it? Hygge ( pronounced Hoo-Ga) is the Danish ritual of cozy contentment and enjoying life’s simple pleasures.  It has been part of the Danish culture since the early 1800’s and is a way of life for Danes. 

12 Cocktail Party Essentials to Light Up Winter Nights

12 Cocktail Party Essentials to Light Up Winter Nights

Winter nights are dark.  Light up the night.  Family time is essential around the holidays, but be sure to plan time for special moments with friends.  If you’re looking to plan a party or need a suitable gift for a party or lodging hostess, here 

Enjoy Fall Cranberries with Sauce, Crisp and Cocktail recipes

Enjoy Fall Cranberries with Sauce, Crisp and Cocktail recipes

Cranberries are a small, interesting fruit with a tart flavor that can be enjoyed in many dishes ranging from appetizers, sauce, stuffing, crisp, candy, and cocktails.  Cranberries have been reported to provide a wide range of health benefits, including control of chronic inflammation, chronic cardiovascular 

5 Useful resources to organize, clean, and decorate to help you rekindle your love for your home

5 Useful resources to organize, clean, and decorate to help you rekindle your love for your home

It’s darn hard to find the perfect home. Finding a home to rent or buy is challenging and compromises are often required.  Once we finally settle on a home, it’s easy to fall out of love.  I do love the location of my home.  We 

10 Easy, Low Mess, Transportable Tailgate Recipes

10 Easy, Low Mess, Transportable Tailgate Recipes

  It’s fall and it’s football season.  You have tickets for game day.  Now it’s time to plan the tailgate menu.  Here is a collection of easy, low mess, transportable tailgate recipes to get you started. This post contains affiliate links.  If you make a