October 18th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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October 11th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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October 4th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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September 27th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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September 20th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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September 14th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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September 6th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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August 30th, 2022 Gigi Connection
“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 […]
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August 23rd, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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August 16th, 2022 Gigi Connection
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 […]
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