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Month: April 2017

How to Plan a Practically Perfect Picnic

How to Plan a Practically Perfect Picnic

    You know what I love about this time of year?  There are so many reasons to get outdoors and enjoy a meal al fresco.  Weekends by the shore, an irresistible rooftop, outdoor concerts and plays, even movies in the park.   A picnic …read more

How to Join the Staycation Fixation 

How to Join the Staycation Fixation 

  It’s that time of year. Summer’s right around the corner this means it’s time to plan the annual vacation. While some families may spend thousands of dollars on their getaway, an increasingly popular trend is choosing a stay-at-home vacation or Staycation.   Just think …read more

Marshmallow Easter Peep Kabobs

Marshmallow Easter Peep Kabobs

  There’s a secret ingredient in this colorful Easter Bunny Peep Kabob.   An ingredient that costs hardly anything but makes your kabob stand out from the crowd!   I’ll give you a hint . . . it’s Jell-O powder! (I’m bad at hint)   …read more

The BEST Coconut Macaroons have only 5 Ingredients! 

The BEST Coconut Macaroons have only 5 Ingredients! 

  All the Springtime holidays are practically here and that makes me so happy! I have an easy, gluten free and Kosher cookie recipe to share with you that’s perfect to celebrate Spring, Easter and Passover. Or any day of the year for that matter. …read more

Easy “Egg-straordinary” Craft to Welcome Spring

Easy “Egg-straordinary” Craft to Welcome Spring

    The definition of Spring Fever is “a feeling of restlessness and excitement felt at the beginning of spring.”   Raise your hand if you’ve got Spring Fever. Ooh! I do, I do! Pick me, Pick me!   Maybe it’s the longer sun filled days, …read more

Turn Bargain Baskets into Stylish Storage

Turn Bargain Baskets into Stylish Storage

  Around my house there is never enough storage, how about you?  I’m feeling inspired to organize and beautify and this means I need places to put things.   Preferably darling little baskets and cute totes to stash all the stuff.  But, while the decorating …read more