With the holidays in full swing, I'm sharing one of my favorite recipes that is a great option for the whole family. This is a staple recipe for holiday gatherings, entertaining and also a hit. I'm more of a social drinker and always looking for ways to make cocktail recipes sans alcohol. This Moscow Mule mocktail is a twist on the original recipe which uses Vodka, ginger beer and fresh limes. Moscow mules are traditionally and best served in copper mugs which keeps them cold. You can ... READ MORE »
Classic Thanksgiving Tablescape
The holidays are around the corner. Today I'm sharing a simple classic Thanksgiving tablescape. If you've followed along, you probably already know that I love neutral themes. So no surprises here :) I'm always on the hunt for ways to spruce up a space on a dime and shopped my home for all the pieces used. I found these really affordable chargers a couple of months ago. They are timeless and I see a lot of use in the future. The table mats are our everyday mats and worked well with ... READ MORE »
Fathers Day Gift Ideas for under $50
Father's Day is around the corner. I can't believe it’s June. I've rounded up some great gift ideas under $50 for the dads in your life. Man Crates This is a genius idea and provides tons of options for the dads in your life. Gifts range from about $35-200. It's perfect for any budget. Get 20% off orders of $149 or more. *This post contains affiliate links. All opinions here are always 100% my own. Please find my full disclosure policy here. Bodum Bistro Blade Grinder This is ... READ MORE »
Two Ingredient Dough Pretzels
Today I'm sharing a quick two ingredient dough recipe for National Pretzel Day. This recipe has worked well for our family and dough can be used for a ton of other yummy recipes. Ingredients required to make a batch of dough are: 1 1/2 cups Self-Rising Flour 1/2 cup Self-Rising Flour 1 cup of Greek Yogurt Put 1 1/2 cups of flour and yogurt in mixer and mix with dough hook attachment on medium speed for 3 mins until dough becomes a ball. You can also do this by hand and kneed until you get ... READ MORE »
What’s In My Shopping Cart – 4/23/19
Hi Friends, Hope your week is going well. Welcome to my first What's In My Shopping Cart (WIMS) post. I've decided to start a weekly post to share some of the goodies I've come across while sourcing items for the gazillion projects I'm working on. When working on projects or just simply picking out decor for my home, I try not to make decisions on a whim. I choose items and sit on them for a few days, weeks, or even a month or longer before pulling the trigger. This strategy allows me to ... READ MORE »
My Quick Donut Bar
We celebrated a birthday earlier this month and decided to do a donut bar for breakfast. It was fairly simple and easy and I'll be doing a DIY post on how you can make your own donut stands for less than $20. The donut bar turned out to be a great hit especially for the kids. I mean who doesn't love a good donut :). The paper flowers were made by my friend and added a great statement piece for the back drop. The pretty grey arch was a a First Mondays find in Canton, Texas and I absolutely ... READ MORE »
