Mmmm…. Chai, hot chocolate, and toasted marshmallows? What more could you want?! This is the ultimate rainy day drink, and it is made entirely from scratch. I added a unique touch by toasting the marshmallows over my stove before plopping them in the cocoa. You can opt out of toasting them, but it does add a…
YES!!! It is almost that time of year! I know we have leaves on trees that haven’t turned color, and we still have 60 degree weather in our future, but Hallmark Channel’s Countdown To Christmas has begun! And with a big thanks to My Home Based Life, we have the schedule that has been released…
Why spend way more money than you need to at a pumpkin patch? Go for the food at one of these patches and score pumpkins at Al’s Garden Center for only $0.99 starting today!!This is the best price you will find around town! I bought a bunch a few weeks ago when they were $1.99 and thought that…
Mini Lemon Tarts With Meringue When life gives you lemons… make a tart! These mini lemon tarts with meringue are sure to impress. And I’ll let you in on a secret; they weren’t even that hard. Over the weekend, I got a new toy- finally a butane torch! My first thought was to make a…
Disclosure: I received products to review from prAna as compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. #mod4prAna Many of you may remember me raving about prAna clothing in my post last Spring, and I just want to tell you how in love with their Fall collection I am! Everybody on the face of the…
I am so excited for the Solar Eclipse coming up on August 21st, 2017! I am already planning the fun food and drinks my family will be chowing down in the morning while enjoying the view. So far, my favorite is this Solar Eclipse Colada. With a bright orange sugar rim, and a frosty, dark…
Snow Day Ice Cream We’ve finally had the first snow of the year in Portland, and that means: Sledding, Hot Chocolate, and Snow Day Ice Cream! Snow Day Ice Cream is one of the easiest and quickest treats to make during the Winter season, and will be in constant demand. There are only five ingredients…
Peanut Butter Blossom Christmas Cookies Whenever I make these cookies, they remind me of my Great-Grandmother who recently passed. She was one of those grandmothers who would always have cookies and candy within arm’s reach! Every year on Christmas Eve, the whole family would gather in her tiny home. Now, we are a large family,…
It can be hard to find activities that your teen will enjoy. They are out of the “childish” crafts and yet not old enough to do all of the activities they want to on their own. Here are a few ideas to get them in the fall spirit and have fun (even though they may…
Weather seems to be one of the things that can make a vacation a great one, or ruin it all together. This is especially true when you’re going on a vacation that takes place outside 99% of the time. In this case, I’m talking about Disneyland in the cold, pouring, rain. The last trip my husband and…
Finally! The rain and cooler weather is here. Which means, I get to throw on sweaters, listen to the rain, and make my favorite recipes. I spent the day cooking some of my husband’s childhood favorites from Ukraine. The one he looks forward to most? Borscht! Borscht is a very traditional soup, especially in Ukrainian and…
The weather is starting to get cooler and a bit more rainy, so it’s time to start planning for more indoor activities for kids. As much as we love our kids love stomping in puddles and tracking mud through the house, having few other crafts and activities on hand may ease the craziness of the changing…