My morning coffee ritual was way different, BC…that’s “before children” in Mommy talk. These days, it’s a 5 a.m. wake-up call and a mad rush to get me, The Boy, and two kiddos out the door—a whirlwind of miniature socks and mascara. I’m usually holding a hairdryer in one hand and wiping a tiny hand with the other. Don’t g[...]
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Hey, hey you guys! Have you missed me? I just wanted to pop in really quick from vacation to let you know about this amazing signature cocktail for New Year's Eve! Cocktail parties are super fun, but to make it a bit fancier, I like to have a little sumthin' sumthin' special up my sleeve. Something my guests will remember. With New Year'[...]
Welcome back to Day 2 of the Wildwood Speakeasy New Year's Eve party! How did you guys do on that Vintage Floral Inspired Centerpiece Laura from Avery Street Design created? It was seriously breathtaking! I can't wait to make one of my own. So lovely and whimsical. Tomorrow Grace from The Big Reveal is up, but first, I'm going to show yo[...]
A few weeks ago, while glamping at Camp Wandawega, we dined at The Duck Inn, a good old Wisconsin supper club, so of course, I ordered a Brandy Old-Fashioned Sweet cocktail. Unless you live in Wisconsin, finding a bartender who can mix a good one is hard. In fact, a bartender in Florida looked at me like I was from Mars when I ordered[...]
It must be that time of year again because my parents keep showing up on my doorstep bearing zucchini by the armload. The neighbor lady brings it to their back door when she harvests extra. We like to make this casserole called Zucchini Italiano which really has no Italian ingredients in it except for tomatoes and possibly some oregano.[...]
I suddenly realized that I haven't shared any of my favorite boozy beverages with you guys! What kind of friend am I?!?! To make it up to you, today I'm going to share my most favorite of them all because I am the self-proclaimed cocktail recipe queen. The Wild Indie Mule is a fun twist on the Moscow Mule. And I must be honest, I finally[...]
While pregnant with Little Maus, every morning, I would waddle myself over to the Loop Juice in The French Market. Craving everything fresh and healthy, one day, the owner asked me if I wanted to dip my toes into the green smoothie waters. I hesitated initially, but he assured me it wasn’t too earthy and suggested a couple of chunks of[...]