Hosting a Family Halloween Party Once the end of September rolls around, the “Spooky Season” has hit our home and our kids are already planning for Halloween. A few years ago, we started a tradition of hosting a Halloween party, which doesn’t actually fall on Halloween. See we live on acreage AND our street doesn’t…
Spooky decor around the house set the tone for for Halloween and gets little ghouls and goblins excited for October 31st! Our home is no exception, in fact our children start listening to Halloween music in September! So with this in mind, I have gathered up the best spooky (and affordable) decor for Halloween. In…
Why should Christmas have all the fun? Easter is right around the corner and and this easy “Easter Christmas tree” will certainly be a whimsical showstopper that you can put together in no time! What is an Easter Tree? The Easter Tree is also known as the otherwise know as an Ostereierbaum. It originated as…
This Raspberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail is perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any time of year)! This drink uses simple bar staples, you most likely have on hand, and is incredibly delicious and easy to make! What is a Bourbon Smash A Bourbon Smash can have many variables, however the basic elements remain consistent: bourbon, a…
What Is A Christmas Swag? Christmas swag is greenery, typically made from pine or cedar boughs, fastened together at each end and hanging down in the middle. A swag blends the best of both a wreath and a garland, adding a festive touch to your home. Where should I put my Christmas swag? Holiday swag…
Learning how to make bath salt is one of the easiest DIY projects and always makes a thoughtful gift! Her on our boutique farm (or farmette as my husband calls it) we grow three varieties of beautiful lavender, two English and one French. The fragrant aroma and gorgeous, silvery, purple hue is what first inspired…
Nothing says “Summer” more than delicious cherry pie! I’m sharing my easy recipe for making cherry pie filling using the fresh, handpicked cherries from our neighbors yard. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Last year, we planted 3 varieties of beautiful cherry trees on our small…
Have an abundance of garden cucumbers this Summer? Follow this simple dill pickle recipe and create delicious refrigerator pickles to stock away for later or to give away as thoughtful neighbor / teacher gifts. Our family loves cucumbers! We eat them plain, sprinkled with seasoned salt and in our garden salads. However, come mid July…
This easy pesto chicken pasta recipe is a shoo-in in our family, and trust me that’s saying a lot when you’re speaking about my family, which includes 3 very picky little eaters! I very excited to not only share my easy chicken pasta recipe with you, but I have also teamed up with 4 of…
Nothing says summer like a delicious pesto recipe, especially one that uses freshly picked basil straight from your garden!! Fresh basil pesto is one of the easiest sauces to make and there are a myriad of pesto recipes to try! Below I’m sharing my favorite pesto recipe from Martha Stewart with an extra ingredient that…