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Elusive Butterflies

In 1966, singer/songwriter Bob Lind had a hit song: “Elusive Butterfly.” Yup, he was talking about the elusive butterfly of love. But real butterflies can be right under your nose and you might not even realize it. Spring is here and summer is just around the...

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Robins: The Icons of Spring

“He rocks in the treetops all day long, hoppin’ and a-boppin’ and singing his song…” Spring and Robins – they go together hand-in-hand. You can’t help but smile when you see a Robin because you know that spring is here! Sure there are plenty of other birds in...

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Easy, Comfy Bedroom Style

Your bedroom is the last place you see before you fall asleep and the first place you see when you wake up to a brand new day. That makes your bedroom extra special. You don’t have to break the bank to make your bedroom comfy and cozy. You spend approximately...

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Easy Ideas for Hosting a Holiday Lunch or Brunch

Spring is here! Thinking about hosting a lunch or brunch for Good Friday or Easter with a few friends or family? Take the stress off yourself so you have time to enjoy your guests and actually spend some quality time with them. Here’s some EASY food ideas, most of...

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Free-Style Fruity Black Tea

Here’s a healthy and delicious free-style recipe idea for tea lovers. Making your own fruity tea is easy and is sure to take the chill off of a wet or cold day. But even better: it adds a boost of natural vitamins (and who doesn’t want that?), And when the weather...

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Free-Style Easy Festive Platters

Whether you’re entertaining for just one or two close friends or a whole gaggle of folks, free-style platters will save you a lot of time and hassle so you’ll actually have time to enjoy the party…and NO cooking required. Create your own free-style platters and...

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Easy, Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Whether you are still in the work force or retired, sometimes it’s hard to find quick, healthy breakfast ideas. Here’s a few to get your morning started without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. CEREAL: When it comes to cereal, there are plenty of choices...

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Iced or Hot Tea Toddy

This winter I tossed together a few simple ingredients and found this mixture not only makes a great a hot toddy, but it also gives plain iced tea, hot tea or cocktails a boost. I call it my Serious Sitrus Mix. With the weather getting quite warm, I’m already using...

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