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Happy New Year & My 2019 Word of the Year

Happy New Year, friends!  Whether you were sprinkled with confetti in Times Square or cuddled up on the couch surrounded by kiddos, I hope that your New Year’s Eve celebrations were ... READ the POST

It’s officially 2019 today, and there is nothing like the fresh start of a New Year to set some goals or intentions.

Hobbies |

Creating a Power Sheets Vision Board in Canva

I have been working away at my Powersheets, I am just about ready to pick my word of the year and move on to setting my goals for January. I decided to do a non-tradional vision board and create it ... READ the POST

A vision board is a tool to help remind you to invest time and energy into your goals, and also helps you visualize what your future will look like. This is how I made my vision board in Canva

Hobbies |

All The Books I Read In 2018

This year I reached my Goodreads book challenge goal! In 2017 I set a goal of reading 35 books, and missed the mark, so I dropped to goal to a more comfortable 30 books for 2018, and easily sailed ... READ the POST

Before we turn the page to 2019, I thought it would be fun to look back at all the books I read in 2018..

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Merry Christmas

A very Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating today! I hope your day is filled with warmth, love, laughter, and delicious food. This year, like the past several, we will hold off on the gift ... READ the POST

A very Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating today! I hope your day is filled with warmth, laughter, and delicious food.

Desserts and Sweets |

Oak Hill Country Club’s Butter Tea Cookies

I am so excited to add another Upstate New York Recipe to my collection! These Butter Tea Cookies from Oak Hill Country Club are buttery and mildly sweet, perfectly accented with a dollop of raspberry ... READ the POST

These Butter Tea Cookies from Oak Hill Country Club are buttery and mildly sweet, perfectly accented with a dollop of raspberry preserves.

Life |

Let’s Have a Moment of Silence for My Christmas Tree

I have a complicated relationship with live Christmas trees.  I love the idea of a live or real Christmas tree, but between my allergies, the standard mess of dropped needles and watering ... READ the POST

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.

Desserts and Sweets |

Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Rich and fudgy these crinkle cookies have an irresistible moist center and crispy crackly exterior.  I have been on a roll with the Christmas cookies here lately! We have been baking up a ... READ the POST

Rich and fudgy these crinkle cookies have an irresistible moist center and crispy crackly exterior.

Life |

The Perfect Non-Traditional Christmas Playlist To Get You in the Holiday Spirit

So we’re well into the Christmas season, and all the radio stations have been sprinkling Christmas music into their rotations. Generally, Christmas music helps me get into the holiday spirit, but to ... READ the POST

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.

Desserts and Sweets |

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. I have talked a lot ... READ the POST

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.

Desserts and Sweets |

Italian Ricotta Cookies

These Italian Ricottes 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 ... READ the POST

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!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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. I plan on ... READ the POST

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.

Appetizers and Snacks |

Olive Cheeseball

I love this time of the year! Whether it’s a holiday, game day or dinner with friends, it seems like there is always a reason to serve my favorite appetizers! I love to serve Olive ... READ the POST

This olive cheese ball is a fun and festive appetizer for your holiday parties. Easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!

Upstate New York Food and Recipes |

McCurdy’s Department Store Apple Spice Cake

Today's recipe is pure nostalgia and a piece of Rochester history! McCurdy’s Department Store Apple Spice Cake as found in the Junior League of Rochester's classic cookbook Applehood and ... READ the POST

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.

Things To Do |

Halloween Events in and around the Rochester Area

Celebrate Halloween with activities, events, costume parties, trick or treating, and haunted tours in and around the Rochester, New York area! 2018 Halloween Events in and around the Rochester Area ... READ the POST

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.

Things To Do |

Upstate New York Scenic Fall Foliage Train Rides

The most colorful and in my opinion beautiful season of the year draws locals and tourists out to enjoy the various shades of red, yellow, purple, black, orange, pink, magenta during autumn in ... READ the POST

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.

Things To Do |

The 5 Best Upstate New York Fall Festivals

The Finger Lakes and Upstate Region are arguably one of New York's most beautiful areas, but it is particularly lovely during the Fall.  The leaves begin to turn burgundy, orange, yellow and magenta, ... READ the POST

Every Autumn area towns host festivals celebrating everything from the harvest to the history of the Upstate region. With amazing stunning scenic views to take in, and activities for the whole family, Fall is the perfect time of the year to check out one of the many local festivals. 

Canning, freezing and dehydrating |

Small Batch Apricot Jam

I love the flavor of apricots, it's so similar to peaches but with a zing of tartness that is perfect for jam! I have been making small-batch jams almost exclusively lately, it is just such a time ... READ the POST

This small batch apricot jam has a nice bright flavor, without being cloyingly sweet. It has the perfect balance of sweet to tangy.

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How to Keep your Teen’s Football Gear Clean and Stink Free

You love your athlete, but probably don't feel the same way about their laundry. Sports gear (especially gear that belongs to a teenage boy) can get incredibly stinky, these products have kept my ... READ the POST

You love your athlete, but probably don't feel the same way about their laundry. Sports gear (especially gear that belongs to a teenage boy) can get incredibly stinky, these products have kept my son's football uniforms and gear clean and stink-free. 

Canning, freezing and dehydrating |

Small Batch Raspberry Jam Made in a Bread Machine

Some bread machines have a specific jam-making setting, use it to easily make a small batch of raspberry jam. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, and all the work is done for you! Years ... READ the POST

Some bread machines have a specific jam-making setting, use it to easily make a small batch of raspberry jam. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, and all the work is done for you!

Upstate New York Food and Recipes |

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Garlic Dill Pickles

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Garlic Dill Pickles are spicy, crunchy homemade pickles. The recipe comes from the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse Cookbook. These pickles require no canning, you can ... READ the POST

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Garlic Dill Pickles are spicy, crunchy homemade pickles. The recipe comes from the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse Cookbook. These pickles require no canning, you can store them in the fridge for up to a couple of months.

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