At the Fair!

As the season comes to the end with the final summer holiday of Labor Day, we welcome a renewing of seasons. The Autumn season has finally arrived and I am truly looking forward to this transition. This past weekend, I attended a nostalgic event that brought back so many joyous memories: the State Fair. The North…

It’s Summer Time!

Dear Readers– It’s been so long! This is possibly the longest break I have taken from the blog. But, all is well. I am settling into a new phase and journey of life and it’s the greatest gift. As a new wife and step-mom, I am finding my groove and discovering new things about myself…

The Gift of Christmas

Joy to the world! It’s the most wonderful time of the year (in my humble opinion). After a hectic and accomplished year, the holiday season is in full swing. For many people this serves as time to disconnect from the daily grind, spend time with family and friends and my personal favorite – giving! Giving…

It’s a Winter Wonderland!

Winter is almost here! And for some of you, the frosty winter chill has already set in the air.  Now is the time for cozy coats, fluffy scarves, colorful mittens and fabulous boots. Soon the trees will bear no leaves and sparkling white snow will cover everything. Hearty recipes and hot beverages will become the…

My Very Fun Tween Halloween!

This post is dedicated to my future and very lovely stepdaughters, Mikayla and Maya. A couple of weeks ago, I threw a Halloween party sleepover for the girls and two of their friends. It was so much fun detailing everything from the handmade invites, decor and snack list  to the prizes and the movies to…