There's something beautifully underrated about sitting down with a coffee alone. No meetings, no multitasking, no small talk. Just you, your cup of choice, and a little slice of calm. If you've ever felt awkward sitting in a cafe and sipping solo, or you weren't sure what to do with yourself while sipping a latte in peace, you're not alone. A lot of people choose not to have coffee by themselves because they feel awkward about it. But maybe you should more often. I've put together a shortlist of how to truly enjoy a coffee alone without feeling out of place or constantly reaching for Continue reading...
Spring Gardening—How to Plant and Grow Herbs and Tomatoes to Enjoy This Season & in Summer
It's almost Mother's Day, which in New Jersey means that its time to start planting warm-weather herbs and vegetables! I don't plant many veggies, but I like to grow tomatoes and a few easy herbs, both in containers. Check out these growing tips to cultivate some veggies and herbs of your own! Growing Rosemary Rosemary is one of my all-time favorite herbs! I had a beautiful and bushy rosemary plant that lasted a few years, but it suddenly died a month or two ago! I used to enjoy cutting a sprig or two often to add to my potatoes. In New Jersey, it is best to plant rosemary this month Continue reading...
How to Build the Ultimate Family Movie Night Snack Board
Movie night at home is a great excuse to binge and a chance to slow down, connect as a family, and indulge in some super fun snacks. If you’re still throwing a regular bag of popcorn on the coffee table and calling it a night, it’s time to level up your movie night tradition with a snack board that’s as memorable as the movie. Snack boards, sometimes called grazing boards or treat trays, are all about variety, presentation, and ease. Whether you’re watching a Disney classic with little ones or diving into a cozy rom-com with your teens, the right board can turn snacks into an awesome family Continue reading...
Inexpensive Ways to Fully Enjoy Your Backyard this Summer
Even if you can't get away for a vacation this summer—whether it's because you lack the time or just because things are so expensive—you can still have a lot of fun in your own backyard! Sometimes, when my family and I can't coordinate our schedules for a long family getaway, we plan a staycation filled with lots of fun activities in our backyard! And with summer still a few weeks away, there is plenty to get your backyard ready! Roast Hot Dogs & S'Mores Around a Fire Pit Adding a fire pit to a backyard can provide lots of opportunities to enjoy your backyard. My family and I love Continue reading...
7 Signs You Need a New Shed
Is it time to replace your shed? Knowing when your shed is no longer fit for use is important for protecting your belongings. Below are some signs that it’s probably time to get a new shed—if you need a new one, you'll want to get a replacement one before items like your lawn mower and gardening gear go to waste. If you decide to build a new shed yourself, here are free DIY shed plans with detailed instructions to get you started. My husband and I bought our shed several years ago, not long after we purchased our home. Luckily, except for a now-rotting ramp that should be fixed or Continue reading...
Delicious Recipes to Cook and Bake for Mother’s Day
Hello! Mother's Day is only a few days away, so I thought I'd share a few recipes for Mother's Day. These are all easy to put together and can help make Sunday an extra-special day for the moms in your life! Also be sure to visit this month's Taste Creations post, in which my blogging friends and I share a few recipes for the big day—I share my easy queso recipe! Make Mom Some Homemade Waffles With This Recipe A fun way to get the day started would be to surprise mom with breakfast in bed—you could make my homemade waffles! All you need is an electric waffle maker; you can get a cute Continue reading...
Delicious Queso Recipe & Other Taste Creations Mother’s Day Recipes
Welcome to Taste Creations! Once a month, my blogging friends and I get together to share tasty recipes, and today we are sharing ideas perfect for Mother's Day! I am sharing an easy and amazing queso recipe—be sure to scroll to the end of this post to see my friends' creations! How to Make a Simple Queso My husband, kids and I love queso. We adore it so much that we often go to one of our favorite Mexican food restaurants just for queso. So I'm glad that I've discovered an easy and delicious queso recipe to make at home. What's better is that my queso recipe only requires a few Continue reading...
My Favorite Amazon Home Office Finds
Recently, I have been working on updating my home office. I got most of its finds on Amazon and I thought I'd share them with you! The Best Amazon Home Office Products Flexispot Standing Desk I added a Flexispot Standing Desk to my home office, and I love it! This standing desk is motorized, so I can easily raise it from a sitting to a standing position with the touch of a button. It's great because it helps me spend less time sitting while working on my computer. (BTW, if you're wondering why my office is decorated in a Pooh Bear theme, it's because it used to be my twins' baby Continue reading...
How To Maintain A Happy, Healthy Home
Your home environment can have a profound effect on your physical and mental health. So whether you are a homeowner or a renter, you'll want to improve your space to create a happy, healthy home. Follow these steps, and you can make it can be the best it can possibly be! How can your home environment affect your health? There are many ways that the condition of your home can impact your health. For example, “Poor indoor air quality can contribute to symptoms ranging from eye, nose, and throat irritation to chronic conditions,” like asthma. This, coupled with the build-up of dust and Continue reading...
5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Important for Your Home: Key Benefits for Comfort and Efficiency
With summer around the corner, now is a good time to get your heating and cooling systems checked by an HVAC professional to ensure that your home can stay comfortable as the seasons change and throughout the year. Regular care and checkups for these systems can make a big difference in how well they work. My husband and I have recently learned that lesson at a big cost! Unfortunately, we don't tend to service our HVAC system regularly and don't switch out our air filters every few months, and have had to replace our system, including our furnace and our AC, twice in the 20 or so years we Continue reading...
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