Before spending Thanksgiving in Florida, we veered out of our way to spend a ritzy weekend in NOLA. We enjoyed everything the French Quarter has to offer and in style. It was fun to have a fancy lunch out and hear some great jazz. It […]

We all know a friend who is hooked on Trader Joe’s and gives you the scoop. I’ll admit, I stopped in from time to time when I had to go to the post office but never made it a regular part of my schedule. When […]

I love this recipe for Vegetarian Tortilla Soup. The tortillas provide the great flavor that makes this soup delicious. Using an immersion blender is a great trick to makes the soup creamy. To add a little bit of texture, you add half of the corn […]

Jackson turned 10 and we celebrated big!Jackson celebrated with his buddies from school at Climb Nulu, the new climbing gym! He had a great time with his buddies and savored it all! Party themes are tough for tween boys, and we agreed that emojis were […]

Jackson’s 10th birthday landed on Thanksgiving this year and we were on vacation at Seaside. We decided to have an afternoon pizza party at the Westside Pool in Seaside. This pool is pretty and calm and the perfect place to hang out with friends. We […]

My whole family loves this recipe for twice baked potatoes. This is a perfect weeknight supper served with some simple greens. The addition of milk helps keep the potatoes light and fluffy. You could top this however you like or mix broccoli into the potatoes […]

This avocado salsa is one of my favorite dishes to bring to a party. It’s hearty and fresh and has a little zip that differentiates it from other dips! If you can marinate it for a few hours, it is even better. Try it out! […]

I love this recipe for Bumblebee Stew! It’s a perfect weeknight dinner and I make a large batch to freeze for super simple lunches. I used fresh corn that we got at the pumpkin patch, but you could easily substitute frozen corn and onions to […]

My sweet girl turned eleven and so we planned Harper’s Pink Flamingo Pool Party! We were thinking of themes and settled on pink flamingos! It turned out super cute! We started our party theme with a tassel banner and some gold 11 balloons to set […]

After a long winter, spring has finally sprung and everything feels new and hopeful again! Easter is the pinnacle of the season and it’s truly a time to celebrate! When putting together an elegant Easter luncheon, I look for what is fresh and fun at […]