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January 22, 2019

I consider myself “That Aunt”. I say it all cheery and happy…full of buying my nieces and nephews what they want, allowing them to eat what they want, and most likely saying things that I want. But, I am pretty sure when my siblings and their spouses say “That Aunt”, they use a different tone… Finding the balance is really hard. There are three of us sisters….

five free products from Grove Collaborative

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Start the New Year Off With Five Free Products from Grove

January 11, 2019

You know, I do not believe in the whole “New Year New You” thing. Truth is, we all make up excuses and say “Okay, I’ll start next week…” Then we end up doing what we want when we want. So, the best advice I adhere to is to NOT to make a Dream or Bucket List. Make a To-Do list instead and just get it…

what are some favorite books to add to a reading list

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Favorite Books: What Sherry’s Been Reading Lately

January 3, 2019

When you travel a lot, you tend to read a lot. You also develop certain favorites that you could easily read again. While I consume all types of books and love to educate myself about current events and history, it’s a must that they not all be serious. I sometimes, well often, just want the silly and a good laugh! So, here are a few…

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Fabulous Finds in Washington, DC

December 21, 2018

Washington, DC is a city with endless things to do and sites to see. You have to visit multiple times to even come close to doing it all and to do it well. If you’re a first time visitor, of course you’ll want to hit all of the monuments and Smithsonian, walking around just to take it all in. We’ve been multiple times and still…

shinola is one of the fabulous finds in tribeca

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Fabulous Finds in Tribeca New York

December 12, 2018

We are so fortunate to live in the New York City area. The only problem is when you have to go down 5 days a week for work, like my husband did, the last thing you want to do is go back down on the weekend. Hence, the spouse doesn’t spend as much time in NYC as they’d like. But all that changed when he retired…

icelandic sheep on the mountain free range

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The Story of Icelandic Lamb

December 4, 2018

Where our food comes from is one of the most important things you should know. And not only the where, but also who is producing the food and are they pouring their heart and soul into that production. I have traveled from Kansas to Belize learning about farmers and food production and recently returned from Iceland. I spent a few days learning about meat, fish,…

how to make an easy and delicious ravioli dinner

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Easy and Delicious Ravioli Recipe

December 4, 2018

Dinner does not have to be the boring same old, same old. It can be easy, fast and delicious. We keep a few staples in the freezer for nights when we want something everyone will love. Keeping items like all natural pre-cooked sausage and organic ravioli in the freezer are great dinner helpers when you want flavor, but not the fuss. This recipe is also…

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Creative Ideas for Eight Nights of Hanukkah Gifts

November 28, 2018

Just to be crystal clear, Hanukkah is a festival to celebrate the rededication of the Temple after its destruction. It is not a sacred holiday that is found in the Torah or Bible. It is not like Christmas. It is observed by the lighting of the menorah to remind us of the oil that lasted for 8 nights. The real traditions include the lighting of…

boneless roasted pork loin with polenta puttanesca

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Roasted Pork Loin with Polenta Puttanesca Recipe

November 27, 2018

There are a few basics we always keep in our freezer and a boneless pork loin is one of them. They are so simple and so delicious to make. We love that you can prepare it so many ways and with very little effort. You can have a dinner as though you are at a fine dining restaurant. We love to have our favorite olives…

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Tis the Season: Gingerbread Eggnog Cocktail Recipe

November 20, 2018

Whether you are having a party, small get together, or just looking for a great seasonal cocktail, we have one for you. We love to serve this Gingerbread Eggnog Cocktail Recipe from Thanksgiving to Christmas. It is filled with all of the great flavors of the season. This is the perfect cocktail to welcome guests with when they arrive for a holiday party or as…

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Fabulous Finds From New Zealand

November 20, 2018