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With the holidays right around the corner, we’re graced with beautiful lights, delicious food and  spending time with friends and family. Holidays can be beautiful but sometimes they can also bring out the funny, the unlikely and sometimes the down-right crazy. We’ve pulled together some of the more, ahem, eclectic things we’ve seen this holiday […]

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 […]

We squealed with delight when we realized you could have secret Pinterest boards. The first thing that came to my mind was that I could now have my “dream wedding” board without looking coo coo for CoCoa Puffs, as I am not exactly engaged. However, after giving it a little more thought, the secret boards truly […]

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 […]

Living in an apartment can change the way you celebrate holidays a bit. Depending on the building you live it, Halloween might not involve “trick-or-treaters” coming to your door, and having the entire family over for Thanksgiving could prove to be a little bit difficult. Still, preparing for those holidays you choose to host at […]

The holidays draw to a close, and you realize just how many decorations you have and what little spare square footage is left. If you find yourself in this bind, it’s time for an organizational overhaul.   Chances are you lack closet space, especially if you live in an older apartment. Try reorganizing the current […]

It is officially December and finally, time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Yuletide, Festivus—oh yeah, that’s just a made-up holiday from Seinfeld. Oh well, the point is that this time of year all sorts of holidays get celebrated all over the country. Whatever holiday you choose to participate in, there is always a way to decorate […]

Though some holiday parties started in November, it’s officially time to spread holiday cheer with coworkers, friends and of course our families. Have you thought about planning a party yourself? Planning a holiday party is a lot easier than one might think. You only need a few items and an awesome idea to draw people […]

Thanksgiving is just days away! How are you preparing your turkey this year? Well if you plan on frying it it’s definitely no easy task and can be quite dangerous too. Below I’ve given some step-by-step instructions on how to get your bird in and out of the fryer with ease. Just remember to fry […]

This wreath is extremely simple, easy, and inexpensive to make. It only takes maybe an hour or 2 max unless you let your dogs play with your yarn. It may have seemed like a fun idea, but it can take three weeks because you’re busy getting the knots out. This happened to my boss and it literally took her three weeks […]

If you’re a pasta lover like me you’re more than likely to have pasta at least once a week at home. With that pasta though, if you take the easy route, is a jar of sauce. What do you do with that glass jar when it’s done though? Rinse it out and send it to […]

Decorating for the fall season has always been tough for me. I either decorate for just Halloween or I don’t do any decorations at all besides a seasonal flag outside. I’ve always loved entertaining friends and family at my home, and I like to keep it clean and decorated accordingly. So this year I found […]

St. Patrick’s Day is definitely one of my favorite holidays for two reasons: I’m Irish, and I love all of the great food associated with the holiday! Let’s start with the traditional…”Corned Beef and Cabbage.” This dish became popular in the U.S. after Irish Immigrants began using corned beef instead of pork in their dishes. […]

During this holiday season it is important to factor in the safety of all of your family members; even the little furry ones! You’d be surprised what dangers are lurking for your family pet during this festive season. So to help out all of our pet-friendly readers, we have compiled a list of items to […]

Happy Cinco De Mayo!! I’m not really sure what the plans are for this evening, however, I’m certain one thing is for sure….dessert! While searching for recipes online, I found this one particularly intriguing. I thought to myself, how can you have Mexican brownies??? Well, here is a very easy recipe to add to your […]