Wrapping a present can be a little daunting, let alone perfectly wrap one. But you really can wrap a present easily following these steps and you’ll be proud of the end result!
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Looking back, I’ve realized that I have talked a lot about change this year. I’ve seen changes in my kids as they move from teens to adults and changes as they moved away from home.
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Charcuterie is one of those weird words that has suddenly been heard more often but not everyone knows what it is. First off how do you even pronounce it? Say Shar-coo-tuh-ree.
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I recently spent a weekend filled with little moments and although our location wasn’t fancy, and we didn’t fly anywhere, and we didn’t have a huge agenda, separately these moments added up to some wonderful memories.
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As this Autumn season approaches, we gather leaves in our yards, collect sweaters in our closets, and boots by the back door. But I love to gather people too, especially people from different parts of my life and have them intersect in a relaxed setting.
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I love pizza. It is hands down my favorite food. I grew up with square deep dish with crispy cheese, but love a good cracker thin-crust or wood-fired pizza.
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Kids are heading back to school or you need to mix up your lunches for work, but either way you have run out of ideas! You want to eat healthy, are looking for flavorful ideas, but want a good amount of protein to get you and your family through the day, right?
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It’s quieter now as the tourists head home from our small beach town. Our streets are less busy, except for the sounds of the school buses during their morning and afternoon intervals.
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School is starting soon, kids are heading off on their own to college. How are you going to keep all the details organized? How can you help your kids keep track of things for themselves?
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I’ve noticed since I moved to our beach town, how much our weather is affected by living near a big lake. Lake Michigan impacts the seasons, the temperature, and even creates it’s own weather.
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I am known for my porch parties or inviting people to come up and relax on our porch with a cocktail that Iuckily whip up. Classic margaritas and Raspberry Moscow Mules are my signature drinks, and once you figure out a drink you love and can make any time, then you’ll be ready to host those impromptu evenings or plan ahead and create a memorable evening.
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There is a place in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that has a special place in the hearts of my family. We rent cottages in a row along a little jut of land that is perched on the shores of Lake Huron. I’ve been coming up since I was in high school and our kids have grown up coming here too.
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