Do you attend a lot of holiday parties? We do. Every weekend, starting from the weekend after Thanksgiving, right up until New Years Day, we have an event, and sometimes two or three. When my hubby and I first started attending these events, I would always try to pull together the perfect hostess gift- usually a basket full of cheese, crackers, candy, or something for the home. Then I realized what the hostesses really wanted was wine! Yes, you ...
For the Home
How do you Endust?
The first time I had to purchase furniture was when I got married and moved into my own home. When I picked out the gorgeous almost-black bedroom set, I never thought keeping it looking fresh would be an issue. I feel that every time dust and polish my furniture, there is always something left behind. Bits of dust look very obvious on such dark furniture, and sometimes I feel that I made a bad choice in choosing an ebony finish. I really ...
Like Target? Like Fashion? I Have A Deal for YOU! #PollinateMedia
Do you love to curl up with a cup of tea or hot cocoa and read a magazine on your free time? I know many moms will say "Free time? What's that?!? I'm one of those people, but lately, I've been able to snag a few hours each night to just enjoy peace and quiet and flip through a magazine. The newest magazines on my coffee table are InStyle and People Style Watch. I just got them from Target this weekend AND I received a $5 Target Gift Card for ...
Travel Easy With Shelf Safe Milk #milkunleashed
Last summer my hubby and I decided it was time to take my tot and go on our first family trip to Pennsylvania. It's only about 4 hours from NYC, but planning a trip with a toddler, no matter how close or far, is still a mission. I thought of everything: swimsuits, extra clothes, toiletries, snacks, and milk. Yes, I travel with milk. My toddler is a milkaholic, so I always have a few containers in the car. Yeah, you read that right. I keep milk in ...
Get Perfectly Cooked Meat Every Time with @iGrill
I never realized how much pressure was on the cook during Thanksgiving until it was my turn to host. I've been hosting Thanksgiving for 4 years now, and each year it does get easier, but the pressure to not burn the Turkey is always present. You can undercook the string beans and over cook the potatoes... but whatever you do, DON'T MESS UP THE TURKEY! My mother never used a meat thermometer. The woman is a genius, and clearly I don't have the ...
Check out new Energizer MAX batteries and save on Crayola products!
About three weeks ago NYC, the city that never sleeps, was left powerless. We relied solely on batteries, candles, and gas stovetops. My husband and I did all we could to prepare for lights out, since we knew Storm Sandy was going to be brutal. Although I love candles, I'm allergic to them when they burn, so we use flameless candles in my home. I suggest to anyone that has children and pets to use flameless candles because they are so much ...
Gorgeous Centerpieces for Your Thanksgiving Table
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, the only thing on my mind is the menu. Since my mother and mother in law have decided that I will be taking over Thanksgiving, it has been a little overwhelming trying to place everyone at the table, as well as not mess up one of the most important dinners of the year. That's a lot of pressure to put on a person! My husband is always the one that thinks about holiday decor, or at least centerpieces. He's ...
Logitech HD TV Cam With Skype {Holiday Gift Guide}
Most of my husband's family is overseas, and although he did not grow up with them, he does miss them a lot. The last time he saw them was about 5 years ago, when they came for our wedding. It was nice that they could share our special day with us! He often talks about missing them and wished they were able to watch our little girls grow. He speaks with them at least once a month, but seeing them is completely different than just having a phone ...