SPICE-ROASTED CARROTS This is the very best carrot recipe I know. A side dish ideal for Thanksgiving (and always on my table for the feast!), this might become … Read More

[thumbnail] Appropriately named, Knock Out® rose bushes stand-out like the knockout babes they are. Their brilliant flowers keep a’bloomin’ throughout the entire summer, and … Read More

Being a REALTOR®, I should have the best home on the block with perfect curb appeal. But, not so much. Don’t all real estate experts preach about ‘curb appeal?’ Of course we do. And I’ve got it.

By Chris Hogan, with foreword by Dave Ramsey ISBN: 978-0-9774-8952-7 Amazon.com During a season of re-energizing our worlds, it’s also an ideal time to … Read More

Thinking about Super Bowl foods? This recipe can be made ahead of time (so, no stress!)—and is way more delish than BBQ weenies in a crockpot (no offense to weenies).

It’s a new year. What better time than now to blast away at the nagging guilt quietly tugging within? And why not begin decluttering … Read More

By Alfred LansingISBN: 978-0-78670-621-1 $14.95 on Amazon.com In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton’s ship the Endurance embarked upon a fateful trip, setting sail for Antarctica. His … Read More

It’s cold. It’s dreary. Sunshine is an elusive, albeit always welcome, visitor. Yes, January can be a drag. So, why not brighten things up? … Read More

You guessed it: Peaches and Cream So, it’s the bitter winter in the Midwest and on the East coast—and out in sunny Arizona, we … Read More

COLOR PSYCHOLOGY Are you green with envy? Feeling blue? Or, do you have a heart of gold? Color affects our moods, our productivity and, certainly, … Read More

For summer, this is another delectable dish everyone (or most everyone!) will enjoy that is cool, can be prepared in advance of your smashing … Read More

These meringue shells are wonderful to serve with fresh fruit, fruit salad, pudding or your other specialty desserts. Sweet, light and delicious, you can make the cups as small or large as you like.

Color abounds in nature with the abundance of plant, mineral and animal life, with the changing of light throughout the day and with the change of seasons. It is used in marketing, fashion, housing—it’s in all aspects of our lives, evoking emotions—and sometimes strong ones.

There’s a reason she’s known as the guru of tidiness. If you’re looking to eradicate the clutter in your home—and in your life—this book is a must-read. With short chapters loaded with specific instruction, you’ll soon see how accumulating clutter messes up more than just the closets.

There are moments in Mom-hood when if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry. That’s why this book series is close-at-heart for so many readers. A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER, I Just Want to Pee Alone is a hilarious anthology, celebrating the world of the toughest job every mom (even if quietly) loves. A collection of essays written by 37 mom bloggers from across this great country, it’s a must-read for every mom and mom-to-be.