St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays. What's not to love? It's a great excuse to have a cocktail or two, there are awesome parades in very Irish cities like Boston, New York, Chicago, ... READ the POST
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Updated for 2021. Originally posted February 2015 I don't know about you, but I ALWAYS seem to wait until the last minute to pick up classroom Valentine's for my kids. You know how it goes, ... READ the POST
Carolina Sweet Tart
After we got engaged Colm and I talked a lot about where to get married. We had no family in Connecticut (we didn't move to North Carolina until much later) and I really didn't want to go back to Iowa ... READ the POST
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Purple Passion Potion #5
Many moons ago, when I was in college, there was this "totally awesome" drink made out of Everclear called Purple Passion. It came in a 4 pack or a 2 liter bottle, tasted a little like grape soda on ... READ the POST
Simply Delicious Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Did you know it's National Soup Month? Yes, it is! And to celebrate this delicious food "holiday" we are kicking on the 2nd Annual Houseful of Soups blog hop! Read more about Houseful of Soups under ... READ the POST
One-Pot Linguine alla Caprese
A few weeks ago I received a free trial of one of those food delivery services. I was excited to see bruschetta on the menu. I made the appetizer-sized portions thinking the kids would never dare try ... READ the POST
25 More Binge-Worthy TV Shows To Watch During The Coronapocalypse
Whelp! Here we are ten months later and still in the midst of a pandemic. If you think you are running out of shows to watch with all the staying inside and social-distancing, you are wrong! Here is a ... READ the POST
25 Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse
Originally posted March 19, 2020. Check out my updated list, 25 MORE Binge-worthy TV Shows to watch during the Coronapocalypse. I don't know about you but with all the news about the Coronavirus ... READ the POST
20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30
Doing a White Elephant Gift Exchange with your family this year? Then check out this list of 20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30! Everything is in stock and will be there before ... READ the POST
Done for You Meal Plan: Winner Winner Chicken Dinners
I am the worst at meal planning. I have great intentions. I'll make a shopping list, pick up what I need, keep the fridge stocked. The problem is by the time I'm ready to break away from work, or ... READ the POST