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Making plans...we all do it. How can you not? Especially as a working mom, planning out the day, week or even the month can be so critical in trying to maintain sanity and be sure things get done. This can be anything from simple daily tasks to special events. But what do we do when things don't go ...

Welcome to Thankful Thursday...As we look back over this past year, I think it can be difficult to find things we are thankful for. Immediate thoughts come to mind about how much we lost or missed out on when the world as we knew it seemingly disappeared. We had to learn how to live in a world we co...

I have really embraced the world of Bordeaux wine, still a newbie with these French wines, but my palate is ever expanding with the 6,000 wineries in this region. I was able to find very a reputable Left Bank Bordeaux. Remember that a Left Bank Bordeaux has a higher ratio of Cabernet Sauvignon than ...

If you're craving warm chocolate and a decadent dish that takes less than 10 minutes to make, this is it!!

Quick Chocolate Soufflé

Ingredients

*4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

*4 tablespoons sugar

*...

March 8...Happy International Women's Day! This is a day to celebrate and recognize all women across the globe and their accomplishments. The scope of what women can do is limitless and this day should be especially motivating and inspirational to working moms everywhere.

This day began in 1911 and r...

Here is a delicious topping to your morning toast, biscuits, or crackers...... a simple butter creation consisting of 4 ingredients. Enjoy!

Ingredients

*1 stick of butter (8 tablespoons) softened at room temperature

*1/4 cup of powdered s...

A night out with great food, people, music and dancing can be so much fun. When it is also a fundraiser for a great cause it becomes a charity gala, and it can be a very special night. A dear friend I work with has been involved in organizing an incredible event for the past 7 years in support of Sp...

Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley California has always been a favorite of mine. Having visited many years ago, the tasting room, cellars, and the vineyard itself is so impressive. Their Merlot is the most notable of their wines, but all of their wines are top rated and delicious. If you've ever see...

Lately I've been cooking pork. I made the pork dumplings for the wonton soup and I also recently made a pork fried rice, but there is something delicious about a bone-in pork chop as well. This is a 1-pot meal, except for any side dishes you wish to serve with it. For this meal, I simply steamed som...

There can be a fine line between motivating our kids and pushing them when it comes to sports or any activity. I think it's incredibly important to support our kids and encourage their interests. If it's a sport, then I think we need to find the balance between fun and burnout.  Every child who...

Roller coasters aren't for everyone, but what kid does not enjoy a day at an amusement park?  When your kids are small, some parks are better than others. You definitely want something geared toward younger, smaller kids or it will be a frustrating day when they can't get on most of the rides. ...

I have so many wonderful memories related to horses. My dad was involved with horses before he met my mom, and then once I was in middle school he introduced the idea of having horses to our family. Within a couple of years we had three! My dad, my brother and I all rode often, and I competed in hor...

Our ancestors drank beer, wine, and mead. They have been for 9000+ years. No one is certain, but it's likely that barley got wet (and fermented), grape juice sat too long (and fermented), and water sweetened with honey, sat too long (and fermented). My guess is the folks who tried this stuff were ki...

It's still winter in the northeast USA. We are getting more snow than we have had in a few years. Snow is either a love or a hate thing. My friends that fly south or west for the winter hate the snow, but I on the other hand love it. I could honestly live in Ma...

Monday....the start of the work week for many of us and often a dreaded day. The weekend seems to go by so fast and now we are back to the grind of the work week. What if we looked at Mondays in a similar way to New Year's Day? What if we took just a fraction of the excitement we often have for the ...

August of 2018...A day in NYC to celebrate my younger daughter's 16th birthday which is actually in September, but she wanted to have this day before my oldest went off to college. She chose to spend the day in her favorite city with an activity she had wanted to do for a long time. We also brought ...

The three main grapes used in Champagne production are Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, both “black” grapes, and Chardonnay, a light-skinned grape. 

In Champagne, the term Blanc de Blancs designates Champagnes made only from Chardonnay grapes, whereas Blanc de Noir is created using only Pinot Noir or ...

A quick recipe that can be packed for lunches or had for dinner alone. 

*When the eggs in your fridge are nearing the expiration date, hard boil them to last a week longer......

Ingredients (this recipe will create 4 servings)

*4 eggs, hard boiled  

*A package of bakery fresh croissa...