When you live in the sunshine state, you can count on three things: Amazing weather, weird news stories, and lots of northern visitors. Over time, I have figured out a few things about successful hosting – things that leave me sane, and the guests wanting to come back (which is usually a win)! I should begin with […]
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Living in Tampa and so close to Plant City, my family loves to go strawberry picking each year around this time. Our favorite place, and one that we have gone to many years, is Spivey Farms. They opened their fields this year for you pick on March 3rd and will be open for you pick for a few […]
Whether you are looking for something to send in for a school party or for a party at home, what better way to celebrate Halloween than with some fun, easy-to-make treats? These recipes are easy enough that the kids can help you put them together. Witches Brooms How cute are these? And simple enough for […]
Our lives are super busy and it can be hard to find time to create cute and tasty treats for Halloween. I have spent hours scouring the web for the best & easiest treats you can make in under an hour and your kids can help, too. One of my favorite things about Halloween is […]
One of the best cooking multicooker pots I have ever bought is my Instant Pot. I became obsessed with using the pressure cooker and slow cooker settings. So, I use it for everything from making soups, cooking meats and now making yogurt. Recently, I joined the Instant Pot® Community on Facebook page and everyone was talking about […]
As a Michigander by birth (that’s what residents of the state of Michigan are commonly referred to), Floridian by choice, the thing I probably miss the most about being up north is picking apples in the fall. It’s a complete experience that includes apples and cider that you really just can’t replicate without the crisp, […]
Finding out my son had an iron deficiency that sapped his energy, created hair loss and made him sleep all the time rocked my world. My heart further constricted when he developed red spots on his belly and splotches all over his arms, legs, belly, and back. Little did I know then, the answer to […]
Since I’ve been using my Instant Pot non-stop during this quarantine time, I thought I would share with you my top 5 Instant Pot recipes that are easy and delicious. Strawberry Jam: (Prep Time: 4 minutes; Cook Time: 26 minutes) Main ingredients: fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice (I prefer orange juice), cornstarch and water. If […]
We keep a busy schedule at our house. For the past almost 6 years I’ve made a point of having something planned for my daughter and I to do outside of the house every day. Now that she’s in Kindergarten everyday, too … well, dinner tends to get squeezed in somewhere between 6:30 p.m. and […]
It’s been a long year, folks. For me, in particular, who found out I was pregnant the DAY the world “locked down”, it has involved some never-ending days. Days that were made even LONGER with morning sickness, back pain, and a complete inability to enjoy those nightly glasses of wine all of my friends seemed to be draining […]
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