The fall and winter seasons offer countless opportunities to relax and unwind in your home. As the leaves change and the air gets colder, this is the perfect weather to bundle up and enjoy some cozy activities. For example, you can bake minty chocolate cookies for Christmas at home, watch a classic mystery series or…
This Gingerbread Nog cocktail will be the perfect drink to sip on while setting out gifts at midnight on Christmas! With the kids tucked in bed, and Santa’s magic all around, you will be feeling warm and fuzzy all night long! Gingerbread Nog The Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Apple Brandy ½ oz Gingerbread Old Fashioned…
Looking for a fun and festive holiday cocktail? Look no farther than this Scrooge and Barley featuring McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt Whiskey! I love the taste, and I love that I am drinking a whiskey from my own backyard even more! Scrooge and Barley 2 oz. Whiskey¾ oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth ½ oz. Apricot Liqueur…
Minty Chocolate Cookies I love participating in holiday cookie exchanges, and Minty Chocolate Cookies is what I will be exchanging this year! Chocolate crinkle cookies with a peppermint white chocolate ganache. Now, try to keep your saliva in your mouth as you quickly scroll to the bottom of the page for the recipe. 😉 These Minty…
Decorate Christmas cookies. Decorate their room. Make a glitter painted glass ball ornaments. Make Christmas cards. Sing carols for a cause. Volunteer at local area projects. Hunt for a Christmas tree. Trim a Christmas tree. Make Christmas beaded safety pin patterns. Make cinnamon ornaments. Make tinsel-filled ornaments. Make ribbons and sparkles ornament. Sell Christmas trees…
Christmas is in the air! Okay, maybe not, but these schnapps soaked cherry bombs have me whistling Christmas carols and wishing is was snowing outside. After being soaked in peppermint schnapps overnight, these cherry bombs are dipped in pure white chocolate, and rolled around in peppermint candy. The perfect treat for a holiday party, or…
Looking for a great holiday pumpkin dessert? Try this moist gluten-free pumpkin cake topped with cream cheese icing made with maple syrup and pumpkin spice! Gluten-free pumpkin desserts are available year-round, thanks to the convenience of canned pumpkin; but few bakers take advantage of the availability. Most pumpkin is purchased during the holidays for special…
Seeing Wicked at the Keller Auditorium was nothing short of a breathtaking experience, and I am not exaggerating when I tell you this performance was without a doubt the best Broadway show I have seen to date! From the moment the curtain went up, I was drawn into the whimsical yet poignant world of Oz,…
Halloween is definitely a fan favorite holiday in my household. From pressing ALL of the haunted house buttons at the store to eating our weight in candy and cookies BEFORE Halloween, it is easy to see why. And even though Halloween this year may look a little different, the spirit of Halloween is still in…
The latest Broadway adaptation of “Peter Pan” is certainly a departure from the classic tale many of us grew up with. This version introduces a modern twist, with the children interacting with their parents in ways that feel very 21st century, complete with the use of electronics and an updated storyline that differs from the…
Stephen Sondheim’s “Company,” a quintessential musical comedy, recently took center stage at Portland’s Keller Auditorium, and it made for such a fun and entertaining evening! At its core, “Company” revolves around the life of Bobbie, a single woman unable to commit fully to a relationship. The show is structured around a series of vignettes exploring…
5 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Kitchen Anyone who takes pride in their home prioritizes a clean and well-maintained kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and we invest a lot of our time and money into this space. Caring for it is essential! If you’re new to running your own household…