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Products We Love – Jo Snow Syrups

Photography by Grant KesslerWelcome to our Products We Love series, where we feature one of our favorite product vendors. All of our products are chosen for their uniqueness and quality. Many of them are from small businesses with a passion for what they do and a genuine belief in the product they create. Some of our products are well recognized [...]

Products We Love – Abdallah Candies

Welcome to our Products We Love series, where we feature one of our favorite product vendors. All of our products are chosen for their uniqueness and quality. Many of them are from small businesses with a passion for what they do and a genuine belief in the product they create. Some of our products are [...]

10 Reasons to Celebrate National Coloring Book Day

Coloring books have been all the rage for the last two years. Racks of coloring books for adults were moving to the front of every store, and the books were flying off the shelves. Posts in Facebook displayed beautiful artwork in the form of coloring pages from everyday non-artists. Articles were written about the therapeutic benefits of coloring. As many [...]

Summer Thank You Gifts for Someone Special

Yesterday we said good-bye to our dog sitter who we’ve had for the past year. She stayed in our house with our Cody on long weekends when we were away as well as popping in to see him on days that we both needed to be gone all day. Cody loved her and she loved Cody and nothing [...]

Summer Celebration Gift Wrapping Ideas

What does summer mean to you? Sunshine, flowers, the beach? Ice cream, watermelon, tropical trees? These are just a few of my favorite images of summer. I’m a big fan of bright colors, and summer is the perfect season for bright hues. When it comes to backyard BBQs and summer celebrations, you’re sure to find all your party needs [...]

7 Grown up Mac and Cheese Recipes

In my little food corner of the world, National Mac and Cheese Day is like Christmas. Mac and Cheese is a true comfort food. Like Christmas, it conjures up feelings of warmth, coziness, and childhood memories like no other. It is the one time I'll throw diet and healthy eating caution to the wind! Just like Christmas - eat [...]

15 Inspiring Wedding Card Messages

It’s definitely wedding season! I see it all over Facebook. Friends getting married. Friends of friends getting married. Photographers showcasing their weddings. More friends of friends and relatives getting married. I love to see all the love – it’s a nice change! If you are attending a wedding during this busy wedding season and are in need of inspiring [...]

Housewarming Gift Idea: New Home Kitchen Gift Basket

There are many ways to think of the perfect housewarming gift. You might choose a gift that’s hobby or special interest related for your recipient. If they love gardening or cooking, you might choose a gift or gift set designed around those interests, such as a new garden tool, a garden decorative item, or an innovative new planter. Or [...]

10 Car Games for Your Family Road Trip

Are we there yet? When you’re taking a long family road trip, you could probably make up your own adult car game by guessing how many times that phrase will be uttered by your little ones! Family road trips make for wonderful lasting memories for all, but it can be a challenge to keep the troops happy and satisfied [...]

10 Inspiring Quotes for the Fourth of July

As we celebrate the 4th of July, with enjoyed time off work, BBQs, beaches and picnics, we should also remember the very reason for this holiday. The freedom that we enjoy every day of our lives is due to many who lived, fought, and died before us. Let your patriotism and commitment to that freedom [...]