During the holidays, favorite things parties are very common. But because the season is SO busy, I have found it to be much more fun to host a favorite things party during the Valentine’s season. I’m answering my readers’ most common question on how to host a favorite things Galentine’s party. Who to invite? I…
One of my new year’s resolutions this year is to again make 40 new recipes. These are recipes that I have saved from social media or from a cookbook that I already own. Here are the new recipes I made in 2025.
If you want to save big at Target after Christmas, this post will help guide you with all my best tips for shopping Target Christmas clearance. I have shopped Target Christmas clearance for basically my entire life. I hardly remember a December 26th that didn’t begin with shopping Target Christmas clearance. As a little girl,…
I hosted a holiday brunch for 22 of my high school junior’s friends. After the party, he told me that everyone kept raving about the food. It was a delicious menu that was easy to prep some of it ahead, making day of not very stressful. Brunch Menu Waffles: 7 batches of Kodiak waffles —…
If you host a holiday book club party, you should do a book exchange! It’s a fun and affordable way to celebrate the season. We have done this for the past four years for our annual holiday book club gathering and everyone loves it. For the party, everyone brings a book, wrapped with a “blind…
Ten years ago, I started a book club with the ladies in my office. It has become one of the most beautiful groups of friends and something that I truly look forward to (as does the group as a whole). I have had many people ask how the club works, so thought I would take…
Looking for the best gifts for tween boys this Christmas? I’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find 60+ items sure to wow your 9-to-12 year old—no cap! If you’re buying for a tween girl, be sure to check out the gift guide I created with my trendy daughter! 60+ best gifts for tween boys Tween…
You don’t need to spend a lot of money for a gift to be appreciated. In fact, some of the best things I’ve ever given and received didn’t cost much. That’s why I’m excited to share my list of 75+ gifts under $20 for every single person on your list. Be sure to check out…
