Instead of making impossible New Year’s resolutions that can easily fall by the wayside, we love the idea of putting some simple reminders on our daily to-do list. Follow these 5 simple steps to make 2019 just a little bit healthier and a whole lot happier. Drink more water! Shoot for one extra glass a
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Party Favor Ideas for New Year’s Eve
Surprise and delight your guests with these party favor ideas for your New Year’s Eve party. homemade almond bark Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. In a metal bowl over simmering water, combine 2 cups dark chocolate chips and 1 tbsp shortening. Stir until smooth, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped, toasted almonds.
Continue reading »Champagne Cocktail Bar
Nothing says a celebration like a DIY champagne cocktail bar! Your guests will love getting creative with their own signature drink for the evening. Tools To set up your champagne cocktail bar, you’ll need: a cocktail shaker, jigger, champagne flutes, coupe glasses, large ice bucket, muddler, citrus stripper and zester. Booze & More This will
Continue reading »10 Rules for Hosting a Party
We hear it all the time at the store during this season – how do I host a STRESS-FREE dinner party?! We have, after years and years of experience, created our top tips and are sharing them with you. Here are our 10 rules for hosting a party this holiday season. Keep your guest list
Continue reading »Three Tips for One Pot Meals
We can’t say enough good things about one-pot meals. Not only are they cost effective and great for busy people, they also require minimal cleanup, minimal effort, while producing maximal flavor. I mean how could we not be in love with recipes that nearly make themselves? Here are three tips for making easy one-pot wonders.
Continue reading »How to Carve a Pumpkin
You have picked the perfect pumpkins from the patch and now it is time to remember how to carve a pumpkin. Don’t worry, we have an easy step by step guide to get you started! Step 1: Prep the Pumpkins & Tools Thoroughly clean your carving tools with hot water and soap. Then clean the
Continue reading »How to Use Pumpkin Spice
With cooler weather comes everything pumpkin spice! We have the definitive guide (and some recipes) on how to use pumpkin spice this season. From cereal, to candles, to your morning coffee, you’re bound to see pumpkin spice all around. If you’re a pumpkin spice lover, then this is for you! With these DIY pumpkin spice
Continue reading »Ultimate Guide to Fall Produce
Make the most of the freshest ingredients this fall with this printable ultimate guide to fall produce. We keep it with our shopping list and coupons to make sure we are buying the best produce at the right time.
Continue reading »Guide to Stone Fruits
Summer is stone fruit season — and we couldn’t be more excited about it! We’re not sure that there’s anything better than biting into a juicy peach (or nectarine or plum or apricot) or popping a delightful cherry into our mouth. Make the most out of this season with our guide to stone fruits. first,
Continue reading »Kitchen Skills by Age
Cooking with kids can be a truly rewarding and fun experience. Not only for them, but for you too! We’re not denying that there will be many messes and maybe some meltdowns along the way, but getting kids in the kitchen builds a foundation that will influence their lives for many years to come. The
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