Healthy Recipes and Essentials for your Summer Picnic

Healthy Recipes and Essentials for your Summer Picnic

One of my favorite things to do in the summertime is picnic. Whether it’s by myself on a lunch break at the park or sitting down on a blanket with my friends, family and a jug of sun tea, I love picnics. Here are a 

7 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors

7 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors

7 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors Image by mobile247 Nobody’s really a stranger to unusual flavor pairings – it’s just that some happen to be more widely accepted than others. Like mint-flavored chocolate, or cheese with grapes, or prosciutto-wrapped melon. But while ice cream might acceptably 

Awesome young artist

Awesome young artist

Beth Rommel (at niftyartgirl.com and beth@bethrommel.com) is a young artist with some wonderful ways of looking at the world. She wrote a blog about us today called, “Answer to a Prayer“. Have a read when you get a chance.  Her paintings are bold and colorful 

The Ultimate Sandwich

The Ultimate Sandwich

The lowly sandwich can be elevated to a wonderful meal, if treated with respect. Here are 5 ultimate sandwiches from around the web. But first, here’s a video all about sandwiches! 1.  The Ultimate British Sandwich – Now, the Brits might like it, but it 

Ten Guilty Pleasures

Ten Guilty Pleasures

That’s right, you can have your cheesecake, eat it, and lose weight too; all you need to do is remember that it’s all about moderation. It’s also about not beating yourself up if you overdo it at lunch, or have one of those weak moments 

10 Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas

10 Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas

Isn’t it too bad Valentine’s Day takes place in February? Think of all the romantic things you could do in summer; go for a balloon ride, go for a long scenic drive with the top down, picnics, boat rides..the list goes on and on. But 

Do it Yourself Wedding Food: How to Create Your Own Candy Buffet

Do it Yourself Wedding Food: How to Create Your Own Candy Buffet

              Image by Shuana Younge Dessert Tables Dessert tables and candy buffets have become extremely popular on the wedding circuit in recent years, and they could make a great centerpiece at your wedding reception. If you and your other 

Ten Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks

Ten Gift Wrapping Tips and Tricks

Just in time for the holidays, here are ten tips to make your Christmas presents prettier. 1. For large gifts, try using two complementary papers. (Maybe a solid, and then a stripe with the solid color in it). Wrap the present in one, then cut 

Christmas Home Decorating Ideas

Christmas Home Decorating Ideas

There are so many wonderful things about the Christmas holidays, and getting the chance to fill our homes with dazzling Christmas decorations is at the top of the list. Cheerful decorations can be put just about everywhere and include themed Christmas trees and embellishments from 

9 Delicious Alternatives to the Traditional Wedding Cake

9 Delicious Alternatives to the Traditional Wedding Cake

When it comes to dessert everyone’s sweet tooth craves something different. Whether you’re an ice cream fanatic, a pie fiend or a rich chocolate cake lover we can all appreciate a delicious post-dinner treat. So then why do so many people assume they need to