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Once there was a Miss who was fairly good about weekly menu planning, finding recipes in magazines and cookbooks, making grocery lists, and efficiently visiting grocery stores and markets with said list in hand. She loved to cook and enjoyed all the creativity it allowed her. Lately though, she’s had a tough time sticking with the habit (errr…more like the past two years). She flips through Bon […]

Have you ever been completely overjoyed about a Friday? I had that sort of week that by Wednesday I was in disbelief it was *only* Wednesday. When the Mister confirmed it, I really wanted to say, “Wait. What? It can’t be!” but quickly realized arguing about what day it was wouldn’t help matters. It’s like when someone argues with you […]

Father’s Day Weekend is upon us. And I’m a big fan. The Misters in our lives deserve a huge round of applause. Whether married or partnered, as a single-parent, sibling, or friend, they are always there for us whether we realize it or not. More and more, we see Dads being there for each other, which is awesome […]

http://youtu.be/ImlmVqH_5HM I’m ready for Christmas to be here. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity and I’m ready for a break from the constant buzz. I’m ready to just be in the moments that make this time of year so incredibly special. It might be why I cannot shake this commercial out […]

Is anyone else in disbelief Thanksgiving – or Thanksgivukkah – is in ONE week? Even though we’re heading to my Grandma’s – our sweet Gigi – for the big feast, I’m still in shock. To help with the feast, Mister V and I are grilling the turkey and Gigi is preparing the tasty side dishes (her sausage and […]

Comfort food. Cozy blankets. Layers in sweaters and scarves. I love November. It contains my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, and seems to be the spark igniting grace and showing goodwill toward one another. 1. This red wine braised short ribs recipe sounds just about right for these chilly nights. Also sounds just about right to serve over mashed […]

It feels like fall landed with a THUD here in Seattle in the past week or so. It’s crisp, cool and overcast once again. Leaves are already starting to change colors. So with a blanket over my lap to keep warm this morning, I wanted to share a few fall inspirations for the home and […]