Food and Entertaining

Courtney, from Pizzazzerie, has stopped by our blog today with some awesome DIY projects for Valentine’s Day.  Get inspired!   Thinking of hosting a Valentine’s Party or sharing a treat with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day?! You don’t need a lot of room or a huge budget to put together a simple dessert display that’s […]

Valentine’s Day night is bound to be one of the busiest nights for restaurants, theaters and all other forms of entertainment.  It’s important to show you’re special someone that you care; however, you don’t have to battle the masses to show your love!  ForRent.com has some great ideas for how you can have a perfect […]

Being a renter may pose obstacles when it comes to decorating; but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a little personality to your neutral space. Looking at non-permanent solutions for your apartment is easy and often is most cost effective. Here are ways to revamp your blank canvas:

Chances are that 1 of the 2 million folks suffering from gluten allergy may be sitting at your table this holiday season. To clarify, ‘gluten-free’ also known as Celiac disease, is an autoimmune disorder that prohibits the  body from digesting gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye or barley. This means your gluten-free guest won’t […]

Yesterday marked one of the biggest shopping days ever. And shoppers never had to leave their couch. The term may seem dated but the deals are not. Cyber Monday boosts some of the biggest deals and shopping exchanges of the year. According to ComScore, in 2011 Cyber Week saw consumers spend $6 billion from November 28 […]

Pomegranates are a beautiful and nutritious fruit in season during the Autumn and Winter months. They have been eaten around the world for years, yet haven’t seen much popularity in the United States. This yummy fruit is unique but there’s no reason to steer clear! Are you looking to incorporate the pomegranate into your diet? […]

There were so many {frighteningly cute} entries, we had a really difficult narrowing our winners down to three contestants. However, after much oohing and ahing we were able to choose three winners. Our first runner-up and winner of a $500 gift card goes to April from Illinois! Her husky is pretty smooth.   Our next […]

Labor Day is almost here! And we all know what that means: cookouts, pool parties, friends, family and FOOD!  However, throwing a gathering can get pretty stressful. Here are a few ways to organize and make sure your guests have a great time at your Labor Day cookout. When throwing any kind of party or […]

Football season is just around the corner. All over the country, NCAA and NFL fans are perfecting their fantasy football teams and gearing up for a sport that brings Americans together like no other. Burgers will be grilled, signs will be made and spending time with friends and family watching the big game is on […]

The last thing you want to worry about on the morning of the football game is something you may have forgotten.  So what should you bring to your tailgate to ensure the fun never stops? Plates and cups Pocket knife Bug repellent Butane lighter Ponchos (in case of rain) First aid kit Chairs The grill […]

This summer’s heat has been a scorching one.  Most of us have reverted to the sanctuary of the air conditioned indoors for a reprieve from the sun’s rays.  However, don’t you miss sitting outside with your glass of white wine reading a good book? Chances are if you do this, your wine will be boiling […]

As you paint up your face and throw on your favorite team’s jersey to head out to the tailgate before the game, you may wonder where this tradition came from.  The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “tailgate,” is usually football.  It is only natural to think tailgating may have […]

College is full of studying, going to class, preparing for class, running to campus, and a whole mess of other important responsibilities.  So where do we fit in thinking about food?  Usually it’s fast food, a quick bite, or some frozen Hot Pocket that you don’t even like, all because it’s affordable and fast.  However, […]

Happy Fourth of July to our 236 year old country!  Whew, we are getting old!  What better way to celebrate our country’s freedom than with good people, good food, and good drinks?  I took the liberty (see what I did there) of finding some fun recipes to try for your Independence Day celebrations!  Enjoy your […]

Father’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the wonderful fathers in the world and their influence on society. Father’s Day Did You Know? About 95 million Father’s Day cards were given last year, making it the 4th largest card giving holiday There are about 70.1 million fathers in America The necktie is the […]