#WildCardWednesday Hostess Handbook Part 2 Menu Manual New to the Hostess Handbook today, we are taking a look at some sample menus for several different types of events. This week we are covering: Brunch, Baby / Wedding Showers and Girls’ Night Out! Check back next week when we look at menus for Dinner Parties, Themed Nights and […]
#Thoughtful Thursday The Secret to Life-long Friendships “We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it.” Abraham Lincoln The other day I stopped to eat lunch at a local spot with my girls when I overheard a stern discussion occurring in a booth nearby. Attempting not to eavesdrop too much (ok, […]
#FabFriYAYFive Fab FriYAY Five is a weekly listing of my five favorite products, verses, quotes, crafts or ideas of the week – hope you will discover some new favorite items, too! (1) Newk’s “Q” Pizza – I realize this is unfair as Newks is not available in all the locations of our Risers & Shiners but […]
#MotivationalMonday Getting Rid of the Guilt Goblins The other night I laid in bed for hours tossing and turning. One of those pesky guilt goblins was haunting me relentlessly. Several years ago, I reacted to someone who hurt me in an unkind way. I regret the exchange to this day. Even though the other person instigated […]
#TipTuesday Taco Tuesday Stuffed Shells Tuesdays happen to be “Taco Tuesdays” at our house. After serving the same ole, same ole soft / hard taco buffet for years, I decided it was finally time to change it up! This recipe is so delicious, we may never go back to boring buffet night! You will need: […]
#WildCardWednesday Hostess Handbook Part 1 FOOD AND DRINK For those of you who like to entertain (or are forced to entertain on occasion), this little series is for YOU! Over time, many of us will enjoy entertaining folks in our homes which can leave us feeling excited but overwhelmed. Over the next few weeks, I will be […]
#ThoughtfulThursday Purposeful Priorities “Actions express priorities.” Gandhi At the end of the day, what are the most important people / things in life to you? In order to answer that question, let’s look at where we spend our time and talents (money and resources). Our priorities are not what we claim them to be, they […]
#FabFriYAYFive Fab FriYAY Five is a weekly listing of my five favorite products, verses, quotes, crafts or ideas of the week – hope you will discover some new favorite items, too! (1) Town House Pretzel Thins – These pretzel thins are about to change your snacking life forever. Delicious and small enough to suffice the urge […]
#MotivationalMonday An Answer for Everything As small children the curiosity bug bites us and never seems to leave. We want to know how old the moon is, Where does Jesus live? and Why does a cow say “Moo?” As we get older, those questions seem to get a little tougher with each passing year… “Will […]
#TipTuesday Corn Casserole With a Kick Today I’m sharing another classic Southern side. If you like a little spicy kick, add the green chiles…If not, omit them for an equally delish and easy side dish! You will need: 1 (8oz) package Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 (15 oz) can cream corn 1 (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 1 […]