Whew! I cannot believe it has come and gone :( I have to admit that while I’m writing this I’m in a bit of a post vacay slump and REALLY wishing I could go back and do it all again. These trips we have been planning for almost a year, and I promise, if you are traveling with ...
Ireland & Europe Recap, Highlights & Tips
Dorm Room 101
So here we are. One minute you're picking out paint color for a nursery and the next.... well, you're here. Planning and packing them up to head off to school. It can feel daunting. What if your most precious possession goes off to school without ALL the possessions they need? Well here's the ...
SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK
THIS right here is sure to make a house full of hungry people HAPPY! INGREDIENTS 1 onion, finely chopped 3/4 c. ketchup 3 tbsp. tomato paste 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. mustard powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 Four pound (could go up to ...
Shepherds Pie
Did you know that traditionally Shepherds Pie contains ground Lamb while “Cottage Pie” contains Beef? Whatever you call it, this is a total dinner time pleaser and you can use Beef or Lamb depending on your preference. Ingredients Meat Filling: (you could easily double this for a heartier ...
Holiday Menu
Ok friends here we go! The Holidays may look a little different this year and you may find yourself with a little less cooking to do but I wanted to put together a list of my favorite sides to go with your Turkey or Ham this year. These will be on our family table this year so if you make one ...
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket With BBQ Sauce
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce You Guys!!!! This is one of those recipes that will be on repeat in your home after you try it just once! Beef brisket slow cooked, then finished in the oven till caramelized, basted with a homemade BBQ Sauce that the brisket is cooked in. Slice it ...
Hugo “Boss” Reid
In the early part of 2011 we bought a home on the outskirts of town, 40 acres of land. Beautiful, quiet, remote and well... remote. I had 4 kids under the age of 10 and a husband who travelled ALL THE TIME. We started renovations and would drive out there all the time to check on ...
F o r t y • F i v e
F o r t y • F i v e I cried the day I turned 40. True story. Looking back I don’t know why. I was on a beach with my husband on a romantic getaway, 4 healthy kids back home being taken care of by parents who were still here with me. And somehow, I had let my mind become consumed by ...
My Night Makeup Routine
I hope you had a chance to watch my "unofficial, unprofessional, makeup tutorial" ;) I am going to separate these posts and videos into 2, one for day and one for night. How I use all the products and why I love them can be found in the video. Below I'm listing and attaching the ...
Hosting a Baby Shower Like a Pro
So you've offered to host a shower for your friend and her upcoming bundle of joy! It's exciting but it can also be stressful because you want it to be perfect for her right? Here's my take on hosting a shower with little stress and enjoying the process along the way. Step 1. There are ...
Decorating Like a Professional – When You Don’t Have One
Furniture shopping can seem overwhelming, I speak from years of experience. Decorating the Lake House will be my first time decorating a house on my own - start to finish. A few of the things I’ve learned from watching the professionals over the years would be: Don’t buy for a room on a piece to ...