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, Philadelphia, (wait Philadelphia? Yes! Philadelphia had its first St. Patrick's Day parade in 1771!) and … [Read more...] about Boozy Shamrock Shake – Adults Only St. Patrick’s Day Treat
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Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Updated for 2022. 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, you see them in the stores and think "There's still time to pick up something. I'll buy them next … [Read more...] about Printable Valentine’s Day Cards
Triple-Berry Cheesecake Trifle
A trifle is a classic British dessert made with a thin layer of cake, traditionally soaked in sherry, topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream. Trifles can be relatively simple to make or as complex as you want to make them. Trifles are easy to customize to your specific tastes and flavor … [Read more...] about Triple-Berry Cheesecake Trifle
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 to get married when most of our friends were out East. Colm joked that we should get married in … [Read more...] about Carolina Sweet Tart
Perfectly Simple and Scrumptious: Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Relish
Being a foodie, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. But it's not just the food. I love the whole idea of the holiday. Family. Food. Gratitude. The past few years I've "let" my husband, Colm, do the cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Except for this amazing stuffing I … [Read more...] about Perfectly Simple and Scrumptious: Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Relish
Marshmallow and Pretzel Skeleton Pop
Looking for a fun Halloween craft for the kids? Check out this cute Marshmallow Pretzel Skeleton Pop. It's a craft and treat in one! These Skeleton Pops are easy to create, fun to play with, delicious to eat, and make adorable decorations! They go great with these Mummy Dogs and Mummy Juice … [Read more...] about Marshmallow and Pretzel Skeleton Pop