Our Foodie Journey: Sushi
July 6th was a special day for both my son and me. I was celebrating my 36th wedding anniversary (yes, to the same man! LOL) and my son was celebrating his 25th birthday — both special events. Continue reading Our Foodie Journey: Sushi
5 reasons summer is salad season
Summer is the perfect time to turn over a new you. With the arrival of warm weather, a relaxed schedule and summer vacations, this is the moment to invest in a new wardrobe and, of course, a new, healthier menu. Continue reading 5 reasons summer is salad season
Throw a sizzling summer cocktail party
Raise your glasses high — cocktail parties are the toast of this summer’s entertaining. Continue reading Throw a sizzling summer cocktail party
Take 5 and Jazz Up Your Digs!
If you love home design & furnishings, then you’ll be happy to know that we’ve partnered with Houzz, one of the leading online home design and furnishings retailers, to give you a reason to shop. Continue reading Take 5 and Jazz Up Your Digs!
Simple steps to create the perfect outdoor oasis
Summer is home to many of the year’s most beautiful days, so who can blame you for wanting to spend them all outside? Continue reading Simple steps to create the perfect outdoor oasis
5 mistakes to avoid when buying your first home
(BPT) – Buying a home for the first time is comparable to the first time you ride a bike. You can learn about how it works from your parents and observe it from a distance, but you really won’t know the ins and outs until you actually sit down on the bicycle and start riding. Like most beginners, first-time homebuyers will likely make a few … Continue reading 5 mistakes to avoid when buying your first home
5 steps that can improve your credit score in 100 days or less
Low interest rates, a strong economy and the turn of the seasons are all causing the real estate market to heat up. Continue reading 5 steps that can improve your credit score in 100 days or less
Seasoning tips to help you savor a great grilling season
Flowers are blooming, days are getting longer and temperatures are warmer — you can probably recognize all the signs that grilling season has arrived! But do you know how to best season all the fresh foods you’ll grill this summer? Continue reading Seasoning tips to help you savor a great grilling season
6 ways to stay cool during summer entertaining
The thermometer is on the rise but hosts stay as cool as can be when entertaining friends and family. The secret? Planning ahead to deliver easy ambiance, crowd-pleasing food and plenty of fun. Start with versatile foods, such as fresh California grapes, that can both stand alone and serve as recipe-enhancing ingredients to help keep summertime hosting stress-free. Continue reading 6 ways to stay cool during summer entertaining
5 ways to take your summer grilling to a whole new level!
The bright, sunny days of summer are your favorite time of year and when the season arrives, you spend much of your time outdoors. Your yard becomes your living room and you move your cooking to the grill. Continue reading 5 ways to take your summer grilling to a whole new level!