This hearty appetizer is a crowd favorite. Summer vegetables at the peak of flavor mixed with tangy balsamic dressing give this dish a crunch and taste that is incredible. Serve these yummy vegetables with pita crackers and your guests will be eating up every last bite.
Summer is in full swing and just as my fashion and style changes with the season, so does my beauty routine. The heat, humidity, and increased sun exposure does a lot to my skin, not to mention the toll that pool chlorine and lake water take on my hair. But summer fun in the sun… Read More My Top 6 Summer Beauty Essentials
I love to buy clothes. Whether it is shopping for me, my family, or gifts for my friends, I straight out enjoy buying. But like most people, I also have a budget so that calls for creative and innovative ways to purchase high quality designer clothes at discount and sale prices. I remember in 4th… Read More How I Stopped Paying Full Price for Clothes: 4 Simple Shopping Tips
Eggs Benedict is a delicious and elegant breakfast enjoyed at many a brunch and breakfast spots. While this dish may look too difficult to make at home, the ingredients are quite simple. Toasted English muffins, cooked bacon, and poached eggs are easy enough for the most novice of chefs to prepare. But making the hollandaise… Read More Super Simple Hollandaise Sauce
Summer is here! For my family and I, that means a ton of time spent by the water. Be it a pool, lake, or the ocean, we love to stay cool splashing around. Before we head out to our destination, I always pack these 6 items to guarantee a good time by the water. Take… Read More My Summer Pool Bag Essentials
My husband is gone a lot. His job requires him to travel internationally and nationally multiple times throughout the year. I was used to this crazy schedule when it was just the two of us. But after we had kids, the time when he was away was really difficult for me. Those first few work… Read More 3 Tips To Survive Solo Parenting While Your Spouse Travels For Work
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and that means it is the official summer kick-off for outdoor bbq’s, happy hours, parties, and celebrations. But just because the festivities have moved outside does not mean one has to resort to using drab disposable dinnerware while entertaining. Meet the outdoor host’s new best friend; melamine dinner and… Read More 3 Outdoor Dining Tablescape Ideas for the Perfect Summer Table
For the past few weeks, my 6 year old daughter has asked me this question almost daily. “Is it hard?” “Are you tired?” “Is it fun?” “What do you do all day when I’m at school?” And my personal favorite, “Does is hurt?” I am intrigued by her sudden curiosity about motherhood and with Mother’s… Read More What Is It Like To Be A Mom?
This recipe is from The Barefoot Contessa At Home cookbook. Imagine the classic pb&j lunchbox staple transformed into a scrumptious dessert. For an even more decadent treat, serve these bars warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
We have been in our new house for exactly two months. My goal, when we moved in, was to have the guest bedrooms fully furnished and decorated before summer began. Well, I am proud to say Mission Accomplished!! The first bedroom was easy to put together. Most of the furniture and decor came from the… Read More A Modern Mid-Century Guest Bedroom Reveal
