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The Best Fall Cocktails to Have in Hand this Fall
October 18th, 2022
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We all love the cooler temperatures and the seasonal smells of the season. With that, we wanted to share our favorite fall-inspired cocktails to have in hand while you’re cooking or enjoying company over the holidays. All of these cocktails can be made with non-alcoholic beverages and are just as yummy. As a matter of fact, if you make it with non-alcoholic beverages, they can be enjoyed throughout the day! Pumpkin Old Fashioned With Bourbon Cherries (inspiredbycharm.com) 2.5 oz. bourbon (whatever your favorite is) or non alcoholic bourbon (I used Ritual Zero-Proof) 2/3 oz. pure maple... Continue Reading

October 18th, 2022
Spooky Halloween Treats To Make At Home That Aren’t Candy
October 11th, 2022
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We all know how much candy our kids and grandkids receive on Halloween that we thought it would be fun to give you some ideas for treats that aren’t candy. No matter the age, most of the ideas all kids will love! Spook-cuterie Board (photo and recipe from partyhinching.com)Ingredients: Charcuterie Board Halloween cookie cutters Your favorite fruits (blackberries, grapes, strawberries) White & yellow cheeses Melted White Chocolate Trader Joe’s Meringue cookies Halloween Veggie Chips Little Debbie Pumpkin Brownies Yogurt Pretzels Spider Ring Candy Eyes... Continue Reading

October 11th, 2022
OUR FAVORITE FALL RECIPES
October 4th, 2022
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As the weather begins to turn cool, we begin to look forward to comfort food, so let the Autumn recipes begin; it’s just not fall without them! Many of us are ready to get back into the kitchen to prepare our favorite family meals. There are so many great ingredients and flavors that go into an array of Autumn recipes. Everything from pumpkin, squash, apples, cinnamon, and even wine; some are savory and others sweet, but we hope the recipes we’re sharing become some of your favorites too! If you like our Fall Recipes as much as we do, be sure to check out last year’s post Our... Continue Reading

October 4th, 2022
Easy DIY Halloween Costumes Your Grandchild Will Love.
September 27th, 2022
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It’s hard to believe this Saturday is October 1st and Halloween is 34 days away! It’s time to start formulating those clever costume ideas. Of course, you can always buy a costume if you run out of time, we’ve all been there, but with a little planning you can go the homemade route this Halloween and even enlist your grandchild to help in creating it. We’ve put together several easy costume ideas for your favorite little trick-or-treaters, that will take minimal time to make. You may even want to gather a group of friends or your family members to dress up as a DIY group... Continue Reading

September 27th, 2022
How To Add Some Joy & Peace In Your Life Before The Holiday Rush
September 20th, 2022

Let’s face it, we all have stress in our lives: gas prices, groceries, kids, grandkids, our health and the health of those we love. There are always stressors and worry in our lives. Is there a way to add some joy and peace in your life before the holiday rush? Have you heard of hygee (pronounced hoo-gah). The meaning of this word is a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of content or well being. The origin comes from the Danish. Did you know that Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the entire world (even though they experience 17 hours of... Continue Reading

September 20th, 2022
Kids in the Kitchen
September 14th, 2022
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Doesn’t it seem like whenever you are in the kitchen your little ones are underfoot. They are always curious or just want your attention. Cooking with your grandchildren can be a fun adventure. Including them in food preparation is a good way to keep their little hands busy and a great opportunity to teach them some important life skills. Starting with simple recipes will keep them interested and want to do more. You just need to keep in mind their age group and attention span. There is always something for everyone to do and they love being given a task. I remember when my grandchildren... Continue Reading

September 14th, 2022
Our Fall Favorite Items
September 6th, 2022
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It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and best of all, leaping into leaves!” Winnie the Pooh Like Pooh Bear, we love the fall! A season when the weather drops in degrees, we pull out our sweaters and sip on our favorite fall drinks. Fall officially begins on Thursday, September 22nd this year and we wanted to share some of our fall favorites with you. Make the most of fall and all that comes with it: pumpkin patches, apple picking, crisp weather, sweaters, candles and cozy blankets. With cooler temperatures, we all could... Continue Reading

September 6th, 2022
Grandparents Day Gift Guide 2022
August 30th, 2022
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“Something magical happens when parents turn into grandparents” We all remember the day, that we were told we would become grandparents. It’s the best feeling in the world, right? As grandparents, we have more patience, can laugh more, we realize that dishes can wait, laundry can wait to be folded, etc. when our grandchildren want us to play with them. We truly know how fast time flies by and there is nothing more precious to us than spending time (virtual or in-person) with our grandchildren. Did you know that there is an official Grandparents Day? West Virginian native,... Continue Reading

August 30th, 2022
How To Host A Modern, Heartfelt Baby Shower
August 23rd, 2022
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When my daughter, Meg and her husband, Adam joyfully announced to my husband and myself in January of this year that they were expecting, I immediately started a Pinterest board to plan a baby shower for them. This was the exciting news I was hoping for! I have helped plan baby showers for our other four grandchildren; however, this was different for me in a number of ways. First of all, we now had four little ones “wanting to help”, the shower would be at our home and Meg is our only girl! First things first, I recruited help: I have a wonderful daughter in law, Emily, who cheerfully... Continue Reading

August 23rd, 2022
Fun Ways to Make Charcuterie Boards
August 16th, 2022
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What we used to call a meat and cheese platter is now known as a charcuterie board, thanks to social media sites and restaurants that have made it so wildly popular. Interestingly, Merriam Webster defines charcuterie (pronounced shar-KOOT-uh-ree) as “a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes, also : the products sold in such a shop.” Whatever you choose to call it, there’s no denying the popularity of this dish for parties, small gatherings, or even an easy, no-cook summer dinner and there are a myriad of ways to make it and serve it. The basic charcuterie... Continue Reading

August 16th, 2022