I can’t turn on the television these days without seeing a commercial for some sort of gym, diet, nicotine patch or get rich quick program. I suppose it’s not that big of a surprise considering the time of year…New Year’s resolutions and all. Did you know 47 percent of the adult Americans who make resolutions give up on their goals after just two months? So, why do we make goals and resolutions... 

You’re all shopped out, you’ve attended more parties in the last month than in all of the rest combined and yet, there is one more to go…New Year’s Eve is wrought with tradition, from good luck dishes to unique holiday rituals – it’s the oldest of modern holidays. One of the most celebrated of midnight moments is the toast. This year, we decided to deliver holiday gifts with a bit of... 

Welcome to those who are visiting from Summer’s blog, Sumo’s Sweet Stuff! Really excited to have you over. Hope you enjoyed the brief little “how to” I shared over on her blog. I mentioned I had made a few gift tags to go with the paperwhite and amaryllis plants I am giving away this year…I am putting them up for you to download for free, just click on the image below. I made my tags a... 

Thanksgiving traditionally revolves around food, but Thanksgiving party favors can be more than leftover turkey, potatoes and pie. Why not let your guests walk out with a fun little party favor? Kids in particular, will love this inexpensive take on candy corn. I found this brown and orange version on sale at Target this weekend for 75 percent off – about 25 cents a bag! Just bottle them up, add... 

We love pirates. Don’t believe me? The shot above is the front of last year’s Christmas card… glad tidings matey! BTW, these darling photos and the cards were designed by the fabulous Emilie. She’s finalizing Christmas photo shoots right now, so if you’re interested contact her right away. So, back to the topic at hand, pirates. This coming Sunday, September 19, is International Talk Like... 

College football is now in full swing and I couldn’t be more excited! There really isn’t anything like it – the colors, the bands, the crowds and traditions (check out a list of college football’s 25 greatest traditions here). I didn’t always love football…My earliest memories of game day were stolen moments spent hiding under the bed. What?! Um yeah. My dad, a former player, would get...