This Halloween I’m Creepin’ It Real
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-07T11:31:19-04:00Basic Witch Full disclosure… Halloween is my least favorite holiday. But, I do get my daughters a little something. It's typically some candy and a smal [...]
Holiday Gifting Season is Now
Michelle Balaun2020-12-08T12:34:46-05:00I cannot believe that the holidays are approaching. For those that celebrate Hannukah, the first night is December 10th with Christmas just a few weeks later. I don’t know about you, but my mailbox, both email and actual mailbox, is filled with catalogs and discount coupons. Black Friday deals are out earlier than they have ever been and the shopping season has begun.
We Put Up A Holiday Hanukkah Tree
Janice Weinsoff2021-10-15T14:57:41-04:00Light, laughter, and lots of latkes The holidays have come and gone, with most holiday decorations now packed away for another year. This year's holiday [...]
Mother’s Day Gifts
Janice Weinsoff2021-05-07T14:43:08-04:00You want to do something nice, try these gifts! Mother's Day 2021. I know my daughters will want to get me something even though I tell them they do not [...]
An Amazing Thai Inspired Dish
Janice Weinsoff2021-03-02T10:04:20-05:00Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp in Coconut Milk My daughters love to introduce me to food bloggers. The most recent introduction is the website Half-Baked Ha [...]
Happiest Time of the Year
Michelle Balaun2020-11-17T13:43:49-05:00We are approaching what is considered to be the happiest time of the year...Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, other holidays, New Year’s… for many of us, it is a time of joy, reflection, and family. Holidays can also be a very difficult time for those who are alone and those who have lost someone. I was raised in a family that always welcomed friends to share in our family holiday time so now to be facing the holidays while trying to balance protecting our matriarchs in the family, is forcing us to redefine how we celebrate.
I Watched Hallmark Movies For A Year
Janice Weinsoff2020-12-09T17:42:40-05:00This was my first Hallmark experience so I had no idea they had a whole arsenal of movies. There were winter-themed movies, Valentine’s Day, of course, Spring, Summer, Wedding, Fall Harvest, and then the anticipated 7 night Thanksgiving event leading up to Christmas. I could now spend the entire year sucked into the Vortex of Hallmark.
Charcuterie Boards That Are Works of Art
Janice Weinsoff2020-12-08T08:50:08-05:00I am not sure if you noticed, but charcuterie boards are all the rage. My young adult daughters have been making charcuterie boards for years. My nephew has one almost every Friday with wine (according to his IG stories); he loves them so much, I recently bought him a large bamboo cheese board with serving tools. Head to Instagram and search under #charcuterieboard and you are bound to see some works of art. A typical charcuterie, the word derived from the French words that mean flesh and cooked, consists of mainly meats and cheeses. These boards have progressed to some of the most decadent and sweet hot cocoa holiday charcuterie boards.
Magic Number Eight for Thanksgiving 2020
Michelle Balaun2020-11-24T12:11:47-05:00In case you did not already know, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year even in Florida. Sure there is no fall foliage minus the brown palm fronds that seem to drop this time of year and, in my 48 years of living down here, the weather typically is in the high 70’s or low 80’s. Even with the lack of fall colors everywhere, the holiday still holds a special place in my heart. Throughout my entire life, my mom has always hosted Thanksgiving dinner. We were welcome to include friends that did not have a place to celebrate. My mom would find a way to make tables fit even if it meant moving furniture out of the way (that’s a whole other story).
Dad’s Day 2021
Janice Weinsoff2021-07-27T15:52:44-04:00What to Get All The Dad’s It’s dad’s turn to take the spotlight. On June 20th, it’s time to grab the craft beer, cigars, and golf clubs to celebrate the [...]
Grill, Chill & Thrill this July 4th!
Janice Weinsoff2021-06-24T13:53:27-04:00What are your plans? Expect most to celebrate July 4th by heading to beaches, parks, and enjoying fireworks after a year of lockdowns. Parks are open an [...]
July 4th Food
Janice Weinsoff2021-06-15T16:52:00-04:00Food for the Fourth When you think of July 4th food, what comes to mind? Traditionally, it's all about the dogs, burgers, chicken & ribs, baked bean [...]
Christmas In July
Janice Weinsoff2021-07-19T12:00:15-04:00A Midsummer Celebration Up until the last few years, I genuinely believed that my uncle came up with the idea of Christmas in July. I distinctly remembe [...]