With Mother's Day coming up, my blogging friends and I are getting together to share some recipe ideas to help you with your Mother's Day planning! I am a big fan, so I am sharing my quick and easy-to-prepare waffle recipe! They are delicious with fresh berries and maple syrup! I have always loved waffles and used to make them for my family all the time when my kids were little—I used to make one waffle at a time on a workable, but small waffle maker that I got as a sweet engagement gift just before I got married...29 years ago! So about two years ago or so, I decided to upgrade to a Continue reading...
How to Throw a Harry Potter-Themed Birthday Party
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Is your next birthday going to be a Harry Potter party? With these step-by-step instructions, you can turn any old ordinary celebration into an extraordinary magical extravaganza. We have everything you need, from decorations to activities, to make your party truly enchanting. Decorate And Set up the Magic's Ambiance Turn your party venue into a whimsical Hogwarts setting with house crests hung around and floating candles throughout space (battery-operated, of course). Drape magical tapestries or curtains for that warm, wizardy Continue reading...
Gift Ideas For Your Little Pooch
It can be difficult to find the perfect gift for your pet that shows how much you love them and how much they mean to you. Pets are members of our families, and it's important to find items that suit their personality, pamper them, and provide them with the best care. (I know that when getting gifts for my Shih Tzu, Mochi, I want to get him the toys he loves the most and items that will help me properly care for him.) So I put this guide together to help you find the perfect gift for your best friend. Whether you want to find the perfect PJs for your pup, take them on an adventure, or Continue reading...
Top 7 Benefits of Cooling Weighed Blankets For Deep Sleep
A cooling weighted blanket is an excellent solution for getting better sleep. In addition to comfort, it can have therapeutic benefits. Incorporating a relaxing weighted blanket with unique and modern technology can enable these blankets to impart a wide array of benefits to help you sleep. Let's discuss the seven incredible benefits weighted blankets can give you and how they can help you get the best sleep ever. Temperature Regulation Cooling weighted blankets are primely recognized for their ability to keep your body warm throughout the night. Contrary to plain weighted blankets, Continue reading...
Classic Gold Stud & Hoop Earrings
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. For everyday wear, I've been wanting a few pair of classic earrings that I can put on nearly every day, no matter what outfit I have on. I wanted the earrings to be gold ones, too, since my ears tend to be sensitive to earrings that aren't gold. So recently, I got three pairs of gold earrings from Aurate, classic stud earrings and some hoops—a pair of 14K gold-ball earrings, a pair of white-gold ones, and some skinny gold huggie earrings. The earrings are quite beautiful and well-made—I'm very happy with my choices! Together, my Continue reading...
How to Start a Home-Based Business with Custom Embroidery
It takes a bit of imagination and a spark of inspiration to turn a hobby into a home-based business. If you enjoy embroidery and are currently looking for ways to make some side money, why not give it a shot? Whether it's monogrammed towels or bespoke apparel, starting an embroidery business from home is not that difficult. In today’s article, we’ll unravel the essentials, from setting up shop and sourcing materials to crafting designs that capture hearts. Let's stitch together the blueprint for your entrepreneurial embroidery adventure! Lay the Foundation Even though Continue reading...
My Favorite Home Office Accessories
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Over two years ago, I started my new job as a full-time content writer with a Pennsylvania media company. I am a remote employee, and I really enjoy enjoy working from my home office! I have been working to make my office as comfortable as possible, so I thought I'd share a few details of it with you. You might notice that my office is decorated in a Pooh Bear theme - it used to be my twins' baby room. They adore the decor that my husband put up, so we have never changed it! I used to want change out the baby theme, but now I enjoy the Continue reading...
5 Techniques Used to Transform Thin and Light Lashes
Having thin or light eyelashes can be a concern for many individuals seeking a more defined eye look. Fortunately, there are various techniques available that can help enhance the appearance of the lashes, adding the volume and intensity you want. By understanding and utilizing these methods, you can transform your lashes from sparse or barely visible to fuller and more pronounced. With advancements in makeup and eyelash technology, achieving this transformation is more accessible and effective than ever before.Photo by Shiny Diamond: Continue reading...
Butcherbox Review—Plus Pot Roast with Gravy Recipe
This post was produced as part of a partnership with Butcherbox.com I recently had the opportunity to receive and review a curated classic box from ButcherBox, a meat subscription service dedicated to delivering high quality, grass-fed beef, organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to consumers. I like the idea of having premium, ethically and sustainable sourced meats sent directly to my door, so I was excited to give it a try! Simplifying Meal Creation Since my kids went off to college over two years ago, I've been working in a new position as a Continue reading...
Homemade Brownie Recipe
Happy Monday! Today, my blogging friends and I are getting together for our monthly Taste Creations Blog Hop! For today's hop, we made some tea-time treats! I adore chocolate, so I decided to make homemade brownies—the recipe I made is just about as easy as a boxed mix, but it tastes so much better! Be sure to scroll to the end of the post for my friends' recipes. Brownie Recipe (Adapted from Love and Lemons) I found my brownie recipe on the blog Love and Lemons. I was attracted to it because it was described as not being any harder than baking brownies from a box, and they weren't Continue reading...