How are you honoring your special friendships this year? Life moves at a crazy pace, leaving us with packed schedules and busy lives. With the new year underway, planning gatherings with your friends should start now to guarantee our friendships don’t get lost in the shuffle. As ...
The Joy of Friendships
As I embark on this journey of Finding Joy perhaps the greatest source of joy is the time I spend with my group of friends. As someone without siblings or children it’s these friendships that hold a special place in my heart. My friends mean Everything to me. This post may contain ...
Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Christmas Eve Tradition
The holiday season is a time for tradition and Christmas Eve holds special meaning for many. A few years ago, I stumbled upon an Italian American Christmas Eve tradition, the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Christmas Eve had always been celebrated at my mother’s house. After her ...
The Art of Hostess Gifts
With the holiday season fast approaching you’re likely to be invited to a special event or party in the coming weeks. Once you’ve accepted the invite you’re left wondering if you should bring a little something for your hostess. The answer…absolutely! A hostess gift is the perfect ...
The Ultimate Chili Charcuterie Board
When I think of autumn ( my favorite season ) a few things come to mind…the crispness in the air, the stunning beauty as the leaves change color and, what else…comfort food! The quintessential food that captures the true essence of fall is chili. A chili charcuterie board takes a boring ...