entertaining · in the kitchen

Harry and David Giveaway Winner Is

The winner of the Harry and David holiday gift basket giveaway is: Heather! Heather won the giveaway with comment #86. Heather writes, “I love chocolate and these baskets are so beautiful.” Heather, I love chocolate, and the baskets are very pretty. I just turned my basket into an umbrella corral in our entryway. I hope… Continue reading Harry and David Giveaway Winner Is

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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

Denmark is known for perennially being one of the happiest countries in the world. Why are the Danes so happy? Sure, they have a fairly short work week and enviable social safety nets, but what’s the kicker? They keep their expectations low. With lowered expectations, when goals are met, you’re happy. This is the same… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

entertaining · indulging

Harry and David Holiday Gift Giveaway

Dear readers, guess what? Harry and David and I have a giveaway for you to win and it's a lovely gift basket filled with edible treats! Harry and David’s holiday giveaway to one of my lucky readers is the Roxy Ann Gift Basket Classic which includes: 4 Royal Riviera Pears 4 Apples White Extra-Sharp Cheddar… Continue reading Harry and David Holiday Gift Giveaway

in the kitchen · recipes

Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Soup

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the Christmas decorations are coming out of their storage containers, it’s time to get rid of those Thanksgiving decorations – by roasting them and eating them! This is so easy and tasty to do. One of my favorite ways to decorate for the holidays is by using fruit,… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Soup

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Weekly Meal Plan with Thanksgiving

This week’s meal plan included Thanksgiving, which we hosted at our home. We had 14 people at our table for dinner and it was lovely. I almost varied from our “Celebrating Simply Thanksgiving Menu” and made an apple pie in addition to the pumpkin but then my husband talked sense into me. He reminded me… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan with Thanksgiving

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Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway

Hello readers! Shutterfly and I have a nice little holiday gift to giveaway to one lucky reader. It’s a $50.00 gift certificate to use on Shutterfly.com. If you haven’t ordered your holiday photos or cards, you can use this gift certificate to do so. We don't have a particular day that we set aside for… Continue reading Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway