Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Five Fun Fall Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family!
Big outdoor plans were in the making for our October weekends. But then the historic SC rain fell the first weekend...and the following Saturday. Call it stir crazy but I had to get out of the house! Out of this craziness came five ideas for outside fun when the sun returns: Head to the Farm! Many farms during this season open their doors to visitors for hayrides, the selling of their...
Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cake
by Cathy Baker Need I say more? I stumbled across Chelsea's Messy Apron while searching for the perfect pumpkin chocolate-chip cookies. But once I spotted this picture? Game over. Image from Chelsea's Messy Apron Once you visit Chelsea's site you're sure to be wowed by the healthy recipes just waiting to be made, enjoyed, and shared with others. What a wonderful way to celebrate the season....
Putting the Pieces Together On A Rainy Fall Evening
by Cathy Baker Every December, Brian and I purchase a new Christmas puzzle. We set up my grandmother's card table (great memories!), spread out the pieces, and work on it during the evenings. So why I'd never considered purchasing an Autumn puzzle is beyond me. Check out some of these I came across: "Autumn Harvest" by Vermont Christmas Company, sold by Amazon. 1000 pieces, $15.95....
My Five Favorite Fall Finds
by Cathy Baker This will make more sense if you read yesterday's post on making way for Fall clothes in our closets. But if you didn't have a chance to read it, that's okay too! Purchasing multiple items of clothing at one time isn't the norm for me but this Fall, it was a necessity. Now that my conscience is eased, here are my five favorite finds this Fall: 1. Rylen Boots (by Mossimo,...
Fall Closet Cleaning Tips and How to Shop Your Own Closet
by Cathy Baker I don't know what it is about Fall. Maybe it's the cool breezes or the fact that I love layered clothing but nonetheless, when a new season approaches it's time to take stock of what we have, what we need, and what we can share with others. This particular season is a new one for me. I've lost 30 pounds since April 2015. Nothing much fits anymore so my hubby encouraged me to...
3 Unique Ways to Bless Others Via…Pumpkins!
by Cathy Baker Did you know that the word "pumpkin" showed up for the first time in the fairy tale Cinderella, according to Good Housekeeping? Yep, today we're talking pumpkins, fall's favorite fruit, and unique ways we can use them to bless others. Thistle Wood Farms 1. Gather neighbors, family and friends for a game night. Nothing builds community like informal gatherings, food, and fun! If...
My Idea of Adventure is Your Gain – Starbucks Card Giveaway!
by Cathy Baker I want to be adventurous. I really do. I look at my friends and wish I could live vicariously through them but the truth is, my idea of adventure is trying a new latte flavor at Starbucks. Sad, I know. Today I asked the Barista to create a short Toasted Graham Latte instead of my normal Skinny Vanilla Latte. I knew I was in trouble (Weight Watchers point-wise) when she...
Weight Watcher’s-Friendly Apple Crisp
by Cathy Baker You know the old adage: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Thankfully for me, the way to Brian's heart wasn't through food but a solid friendship and a goofy sense of humor. Still, a girl needs to cook, even the empty-nester type, like myself. As you may know from past posts, I've been doing Weight Watchers since April. I'm learning that...
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