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New Year, New You!

New Year - New You! Okay, this is the time of year that a lot of us fall off the wagon and resort to our old ways! We wanted to send some inspiring tips and ideas to help you stick with it! ...

New Englander

New Englander This Tart, vivid red drink is the perfect thing to serve alongside the rich foods so many of us gravitate towards in the wintertime. It's elegant, festive and sure to perk up your t...

Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup This Baked Potato Soup has a thick and creamy broth that’s loaded with bacon and chives, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and smooth potatoes. It’s the ultimate comfort food and so ...

Refresh your space

Refresh your Space -  5 ways to update your home in 2024 Refreshing your space can mean and involve a number of different aspects of your home. Today we want to hone in on updating your decor t...

Grinder Salad

Grinder Salad Who's ready for lighter eating after all of the holiday treats!? We have a yummy salad to share with you today. This recipe goes to show that salad doesn't have to be boring! Add a ...

Decluttering- 3 easy tips

3 Easy Tips for Decluttering your Home  Decluttering your home is not just about clearing space, it's about creating a more peaceful and functional living environment for yourself and your famil...

Cinnamon Knot Rolls

Cinnamon Knot Rolls The Dough How to Shape.. Roll a ball of dough into a 10-inch rope. Criss-cross the ends creating a loop. Wrap the top piece around the back, and through the center o...

Christmas Tablescape

How to Prepare your Christmas Tablescape! Christmas Tablescape in 5 simple steps Creating your tablescape in 5 steps: 1. Start with a table runner or table cloth. This is the foundatio...

Hot Cocoa Bar

Hot Cocoa Bar The Beauty of a hot cocoa bar is that you can go as simple or extravagant as the occasion calls for!  How to Create a Hot Cocoa Bar 1. Decide on a Theme The theme will vary d...

How to decorate your Christmas tree

How to Decorate your Christmas Tree in 4 steps Decorate your Tree like a Professional  Step 1 Ribbon- Ribbon gives the tree depth. Ribbon can also add a pop of color or texture and fill in...