Before we turn the page to 2019, I thought it would be fun to look back at all the books I read in 2018..
Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating today! I hope your day is filled with warmth, laughter, and delicious food.
Oak Hill Country Club’s Butter Tea Cookies
These Butter Tea Cookies from Oak Hill Country Club are buttery and mildly sweet, perfectly accented with a dollop of raspberry preserves.
A Step By Step Guide To Creating An Outdoor Dining Area
When you’ve got a big outdoor area, there are so many things that you could do with it. You can turn it into a play area for kids, a nice area for relaxing in the sun or you could consider turning it into a great outdoor dining area. This is a great way to use…
Me Time Ideas For Moms Who Need A Break
Hey Moms! When was the last time you had some uninterrupted time that was just for you?! I bet you have to go back a long way to remember when you last did something for yourself and by yourself. However, without a little me time from time to time, it’s easy to get stressed or…
Let’s Have a Moment of Silence for My Christmas Tree
After the lights were strung, the ornaments carefully placed on the branches and the crowning bow tree topper perched on the highest branch. It all came crashing down. Literally.
Vintage RG&E Pineapple Cookies
This Vintage cookie recipe comes from an RG&E recipe booklet put together by their Home Service Department. These light fluffy cookies Pineapple are a nice break from some of the richer Christmas cookies. It may seem odd for a company like Rochester Gas & Electric to put out a cookbook today, but it was actually…
10 Christmas Cookies the will Definetly be on My Cookie Platter
I am SO in the holiday baking mood already. My youngest daughter loves baking and has been so helpful in the kitchen this year and we have already done a ton of baking. Speaking of early holiday baking! This is how I manage to bake a boatload of treats at the holidays for friends while…
Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Rich and fudgy these crinkle cookies have an irresistible moist center and crispy crackly exterior.
The Perfect Non-Traditional Christmas Playlist To Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Ready to switch up your holiday music? I’ve put together a mellow non-traditional christmas playlist to help you get into the holiday spirit. This playlist has a coffeehouse vibe, most of the songs are by Indie/folk artisits. Who knows, they just might become the new classics.
Anise Pierniki (Polish Christmas Cookies)
These tender Polish Pierniki Christmas Cookies are a holiday favorite. The licorice-flavored cookies capture the holiday spirit with a generous topping of festive sprinkles.
If it Doesn’t Challenge You it Doesn’t Change You- Powersheet Prep Work
Powersheet Prep work. It’s 40 pages of self-reflection, digging deep and focus. For those of us that are new to PowerSheets and goal setting, digging into the Prep Work can feel a bit daunting. Below are a few things that helped me with my Prep worl. If you aren’t familiar to PowerSheets, they are a goal…
Italian Ricotta Cookies
These Italian Ricotta Cookies are soft and light and a holiday favorite at my house! Lightly lemon flavored and decked out in holiday sprinkles, no Christmas cookie tray is complete without these!
5 Ways I am Investing in Myself Right Now
Tis the season for holiday celebrations and gift giving! You probably have a big list of people who you’re planning on giving gifts to this year – family, friends, delivery people. In the spirit of gift-giving, why not give yourself a gift that is also an investment in yourself. Maybe something that helps grow as…
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you have an amazing day celebrating with family and friends. It’s the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on what you’re grateful for this year.
Olive Cheeseball
This olive cheese ball is a fun and festive appetizer for your holiday parties. Easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!
McCurdy’s Department Store Apple Spice Cake
This Apple Spice Cake is a piece of Rochester history! McCurdy’s Department Store Apple Spice Cake as found in the Junior League of Rochester’s cookbook Applehood and Motherpie.
Halloween Events in and around the Rochester Area
Celebrate Halloween with activities, costume parties, trick or treating, and haunted tours in Upstate New York! 2018 Halloween Events in and around the Rochester Area for the kids and adults.
Upstate New York Scenic Fall Foliage Train Rides
From the Mountains to the Finger Lakes region there is no better way to take in all the colors and sites than on a train tour.
U-Pick Apple Orchards in the Rochester Area
Nothing beats a day on an apple-filled farm and orchard. New York is the second-largest apple producing state in the country, and with so many opportunities to get out and take part in the harvest, there’s no reason to avoid the quintessential autumn fun. Below is a list of the best places around the…
