It has been over a week since Halloween and I feel I am still up to my eyeballs in trick or treat candy. Staring at these colorful wrappers and myriads of sweet flavors, I know there has to be some delicious way for me to use up these bite sized treats. And I am sure… Read More 4 Awesome Ways to Re-Purpose Leftover Halloween Candy
Sweet Banana slices are dipped in melted chocolate then rolled in crushed candy bars. After chilling for 3 hours in the freezer, these Loaded Chocolate Banana Bites taste AMAZING! Customize the crunchy outer coating by mixing different chocolate bars together. The possibilities are endless in this simple recipe. Loaded Chocolate Banana Bites 2 cups chocolate chips 2 tablespoons… Read More Loaded Chocolate Banana Bites
This Sunday we officially welcome the fall and winter seasons by turning our clocks back one hour. While daylight saving time may be a hassle or seem unnecessary to some, this bi-yearly event is a great reminder to do some simple things for yourself and for your home. Try these easy tips and ideas to… Read More How to Make the Most of Daylight Saving Time
There are so many days I am thankful and grateful for the people and things in my life and the world is full of sunshine and rainbows. And then there are the days where my insecurities, judgement, and selfishness fester and boil. Bitterness and disgust overtake my day and there is no room for me… Read More 3 Simple Ways To Feel Thankful and Grateful
Now that Halloween pumpkin carving is finished, do not throw away the seeds!! Pumpkin seeds are packed full of valuable nutrients, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Instead of tossing these small, but mighty, seeds in the trash, use this simple 4 step recipe to make a crunchy, salty, and delicious snack that is good for you… Read More Delicious Pumpkin Seeds in 4 Easy Steps
Tis’ the season of parties and soirées. One of the best gifts to bring to a party, holiday or otherwise, is a yummy bottle of wine for the hosts. There are so many amazing affordable wines available, finding the perfect bottle to gift is no longer a problem. (Use this guide for delicious wine suggestions… Read More Forget the Wine Bag: 4 Luxe Ways to Gift a Bottle of Wine for the Holidays
A few weeks ago, I was perusing through the Pottery Barn fall catalog and loving almost every item on every page. Pottery Barn has such beautiful style and decor, I can get lost in their catalog for hours. Anyhow, one particular item caught my eye, the Pieced Leather Pillow Cover to be exact, and I immediately wanted… Read More DIY Leather Pillow Covers (a Pottery Barn Knockoff)
Let’s be honest, folding bed sheets is a pain. The whole “elastic edge thing” on the fitted sheet is annoying and never folds flat. And just like Tupperware lids and socks, pieces of my bed sheet sets would mysteriously get separated and lost in the linen closet. I used to haphazardly fold my sheets and… Read More Tutorial:The Best Way to Fold & Store Bed Sheets
“WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD!!” With Halloween just around the corner, costume prep is in full swing! This year, my daughter wants to be Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Finding her a costume was easy. The famous ruby slippers on the other hand, not so much. I was able to find these sparkly… Read More DIY Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz
October is the month of gift giving in the With A Touch Of Luxe household. Our family celebrates 7 separate birthdays in this 31 day period, ranging in ages from elementary school children to great-great grandparents. I love to shop and buy interesting, unique, and heart felt presents for my loved ones so I think… Read More My Favorite Gift Ideas For Him, For Her, & For the Kids