Yesterday Danny and I had an impromptu date night. Originally we were going to go on a double date to Slows but it was postponed. Instead of going home we decided to try out a new restaurant in the city. The cold has kept me indoors so it was great to spend time in Detroit. … More Union Street
I let most of my magazine subscriptions end so you can imagine my excitement when I received Real Simple in the mail Monday. A quality Martha Stewart magazine on a below freezing day was just what I wanted. Here are the top 5 finds in this month’s issue. Break from technology: How I miss the … More Real Simple
Our grocery budget has been out of control the last couple of months so I’m being forced back into meal planning. It’s not the funnest activity in the world but it is helpful to keep costs under control. Obviously, I’ll be making additional meals this month but those will be simple and recipe free (i.e. … More January Meals
Last year I posted what I wanted for Christmas. This year I’ll post about what I love and would recommend to others. I’ve discovered many new things in 2013 but here are the top items. Pete’s Chocolate: I try to patron local business when I can and this Detroit chocolatier is a definite winner. Currently a … More My Favorite Things
It’s officially winter in Michigan. Our first snowstorm of the season. I think it’s the earliest we’ve had in a while. The roads are awful! If I wasn’t use to snow I’d be freaked out. No salt and no plows! Amazingly, I saw no accidents to or from Cara’s house. A true miracle because it’s … More Christmas Cookies
I know a lot of people who swear by prepared frozen meals. Since I love to cook I have been reluctant to give it a try; however, since I like to prepare myself for an unexpected future and I’m taking December off I decided to give it a try. A short deviation from my … More Freezer Meals
In a much over due get together Kristin and Paul came over for game night yesterday. I made a cake for the occasion and I think it was my best yet. Chocolate cake mix (I used coffee instead of water and it really heightened the flavor), a raspberry filling and some almonds for added flavor … More Midweek Game Night
The wedding party brunch wasn’t my only hosting gig this weekend. I also assisted Aunt Margaret with a graduation dinner for Mom. I was tasked with decorations and appetizers. I selected simple snacks that could be easily eaten without utensils and cooked for the least amount of time at the same temperature. All three dishes … More Appetizer Tips
To celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary I decided to invite our wedding party over for brunch as a thank you and to get practice being a hostess. I changed blogs after getting married because I’m starting a new phase in my life. My first blog was about finding myself. My second was experiencing life … More Lessons In Being a Hostess
I recently found this recipe for Broccoli soup on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. It looked simple and I’m always trying to fit more vegetables into our diet. I was surprised at how easy it was to make and how delicious it tastes. Danny enjoyed it so much he didn’t even require … More Cheesey, Creamy Broccoli Soup
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