Magic in the Hamptons ♪♪
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-18T11:37:05-04:00Three Times A Charm You may wonder why a person who has lived in South Florida for almost 50 years would choose to go to a beach area for a vacation. No [...]
It’s Dad’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-05-24T14:10:05-04:00Celebrating the Special Dad in Your Life It’s dad’s turn to take the spotlight. On June 19th, it’s time to grab the craft beer, cigars, and golf clubs a [...]
A Mindful New Year
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-20T13:22:21-05:00What Are Your Traditions? And just like that, it is time to bring in the new year. Many of us ring in the new year with a resolution. Personally, I am l [...]
Visiting New York City In December
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-15T18:06:51-05:00A December to Remember Visiting New York City in December is magical. From the holiday markets to the window displays, you should try to experience the [...]
Food52 Holiday Swap
Janice Weinsoff2021-12-23T14:56:33-05:00A Secret Santa for Food Lovers I’m a big fan of the website Food52. It is a community of food lovers from all over to share recipes. I was especially ex [...]
Lend A Helping Hand
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-30T09:01:09-05:00Give Joy 🎄 As someone who is Jewish, I understand the concept of Tzedakah or charitable giving. In these difficult times, it is more important than eve [...]
Gift-Cards for the Hard-To-Gift In Your Life
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-08T11:16:21-05:00Why Gift Cards Make Great Gifts While there is still time to find gifts for those on your holiday list, between low inventory, and shipping delays, it m [...]
2021 Holiday Stocking Stuffers & Gift Suggestions
Michelle Balaun2021-11-16T07:34:06-05:00I cannot believe that the holidays are approaching. For those that celebrate Hannukah, the first night is November 29th with Christmas less than a month 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.
Why I Watch Hallmark Movies
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-14T15:14:34-05:00This 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.
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 [...]
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).
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 [...]
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.
This Halloween I’m Creepin’ It Real
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-09T10:45:38-05:00Basic 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 [...]
Spread Light This Holiday Season
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-08T14:04:13-05:00With Love & Joy This is my favorite time of year… Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. My birthday also falls a few days before Christmas. Between the holiday [...]
Hanukkah Recipes Everyone Will Love
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-19T06:26:32-05:00Latkes, Vodka & More I’ve been testing out various Hanukkah recipes for this year’s holiday. Do I stick with tradition? Do I try some modern takes o [...]
2021 Hanukkah Table Decor
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-10T10:44:34-05:00What Inspired My Table Decor? My intention for the holidays this year is to make it warm & inviting and joyful. To be honest, after a toned-down Han [...]
Our Holiday Hanukkah Tree
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-25T08:51:47-05:00Light, laughter, and lots of latkes Last year was the first year we added a holiday Hanukkah tree. For me, their request was a little complicated. I rai [...]
Why I Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-24T13:45:46-05:00Valentine’s Day. A day to let others know you love them whether a spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, friends - whomever you want to send a little love. As far back as I can remember, I always celebrated Valentines' Day; it was a tradition I grew up with and continued when I became a mom.
Galentine’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-01-29T15:30:46-05:00Celebrating with My Girl Squad I am blessed to have amazing girlfriends and sisters. And, I have several best friends, who I aptly refer to as my squad. [...]
Galentine’s Day Menu
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-10T18:09:13-05:00Food is Love I am celebrating the amazing friends in my life by planning a delicious Galentine's Day menu. There will be plenty of healthy food. But the [...]
Valentine’s Day Table Décor 💟
Janice Weinsoff2022-01-29T15:33:55-05:00Showing the Love Next month, I’m having my friends over for a Galentine’s Day celebration. My Valentine's Day table decor became the central focus. For [...]
Passover 2022
Janice Weinsoff2022-03-28T14:04:42-04:00Eerily Similar to Our World Today Passover is less than a month away and yet, it seems especially fitting this year. Passover commemorates the exodus of [...]
Passover Seder Table
Janice Weinsoff2022-03-28T14:05:01-04:00Formal or Elegantly Easy For this year’s Passover Seder table, I decided to put together two different tables. The first is a formal setting for a smal [...]
Passover Seder Meal
Janice Weinsoff2022-04-07T13:55:30-04:00Old Traditions Traditionally, my family’s Passover meal is old school. Matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, brisket, chicken shufra, potato kiegel, and sprin [...]
Mother’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-04-28T16:54:20-04:00Mom Life I have been a mom to two daughters for exactly half of my entire life. It's a role I cherish. And, I'm fortunate that my mom, who just turned [...]
Setting A Beautifully Decorated Mother’s Day Table
Janice Weinsoff2022-04-25T13:00:30-04:00Moms That Brunch I am blessed in being able to share Mother's Day with my mom and my aunts. There is something special to have these strong women in my [...]