One of my most popular posts is “how to write thank you notes for baby gifts,” which is something apparently people search for frequently. This topic is especially relevant for me right now, since I’m currently churning out thank you notes daily. I actually enjoy writing thank you notes and actually writing with a pen […]
For those that despise ironing, the J-4000 Jiffy Garment Steamer is your solution
I was given the ultimate gift this Christmas: the gift of the J-4000 Jiffy Garment Steamer, so I can successfully avoid ironing. This is a true gift, straight from the heart, from my mother who hates wrinkles. Let’s back up for a minute. My mother, a very particular and successful career woman, cannot stand two […]
How one photo with a caption posted on Facebook will transform children’s lives in Brooklyn
Do you follow the Humans of New York blog on Facebook? I started following a few months ago, and absolutely love the photographs and interview snippets photographer Brandon posts every day. Lately, I’ve been bursting into emotional tears with each of his latest posts. About a week ago, one photograph of a little boy he […]
Pancakes Made Easy (and less messy!) with a Pancake Batter Dispenser
For years, I’ve wanted this pancake thing that squirts out even amounts of batter. In my organization shopping spree at Target, in which I bought two entire shopping carts worth of bins to organize the garage that looks like a hoarder’s daydream, I saw the yellow pancake batter dispenser and sneaked it into the cart, and […]
A History of the Southern New Year’s Tradition, Hoppin’ John, and Black Eyed Peas Recipes to Try
Hoppin’ John, a dish that has a combination of black eyed peas, rice, and pork, is a traditional Southern dish to taste on New Year’s Day for good luck. According to History.com, Hoppin’ John originated in the Low Country of South Carolina in the late 1840s, and there are varying theories on the source of […]
An Easy French Toast Casserole with Berry Compote
I’m pregnant. This is my excuse for waking up on Thanksgiving morning and deciding that a french toast casserole with berry compote was the thing I had to make for breakfast. Calories don’t count on Thanksgiving. I did what I always do and Googled “Easy French Toast Casserole with Berry Compote Recipe” and discovered a […]
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