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The Perfect Valentine’s Day Table For Four
Happy Monday everyone! Happy Valentine's Week! The Perfect Valentine’s Day Table For Four is a combination of reds, pinks, whites, blacks and has something sweet and something salty to enjoy! There is no shortage of towels, napkins, toothpicks, flowers, and a special drink made with cotton candy. I apologize for not getting this out last Wednesday but I was in Columbus, OH for a few days (more on that in another post). I will resume my regular posting schedule this Wednesday with some new...
Why Does My Dog Smell Like Fish?
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today on the blog we are talking about Why Does My Dog Smell Like Fish? I will admit that Jake And Maggie have had problems off and on since they were pups with their paws smelling like Fritos (see my post on Why Do My Dogs Paws Smell Like Fritos?). I can honestly say they have never smelled like fish thank goodness but what if they did at some point? What would that mean? What would I or anyone else having this problem with their dog do? Obviously a trip to the...
Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists
This is a repost. These Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists are something that you don't expect when going to a house party. At least for me, they are not. Make these for your next party. Your guests will be impressed and think you spent all day in the kitchen :-). Happy Wednesday everyone! These Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists are incredible! Puff Pastry intertwined with thick salty bacon strips, smothered in egg, cheese, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, garlic powder, then coated with more...
Do Dogs And Cats Suffer From Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Happy Wednesday everyone! And Happy New Year! After a much needed break, I’m back to blogging and will be doing so every Wednesday. I took time to work on a fun new project which I’ll be talking about here shortly. But for now, it’s all about our sweet pets! The weather in Weirton has gone from cold to freezing to warm with some snow in between. We’ve had some very dreary days lately and it got me wondering about seasonal depression and if our fur babies can experience it. It turns out...
Cream Cheese Christmas Tree
This is a repost. I made this a few years ago, and it was a hit. My guests gravitated towards it because it's not only a cute appetizer but also delicious. You can use this recipe to add to your tablescape or put on an appetizer table. I could see this made on different plates and used in the holiday table centerpiece. Happy Wednesday, everyone! We are on day 21 of The 24 Days Before Christmas, and we are talking about making this very Cream Cheese Christmas Tree loaded with...
Vanilla Espresso Martini
This is a repost. With the Christmas holiday almost here, I thought I'd share this festive, delicious, and easy-to-make drink for you, your family, and your friends to try! And if anyone is asking, I got these gorgeous glasses at TJMaxx in Steubenville, Ohio, a few years ago! Happy Tuesday, everyone! We are on day 20 of The 24 Days Before Christmas, and this Vanilla Espresso Martini is the best way to kick off the holidays! Sweet, rich, with hints of honey, vanilla, Kahlua, and coffee...
How To Make A Meat And Cheese Tray Shaped Into A Christmas Tree
This is a repost. I'm a huge fan of Pinterest and look at it almost daily. I always see these beautiful cheese boards for the holidays, and I decided to try my hand at making one. I made a curved tree top with the berries as the star. Do I need to improve, or did it turn out pretty good? What do you think? Happy Monday, everyone! We are on day 19 of The 24 Days Before Christmas, and this Meat and Cheese Christmas Tree Board is so fun! It’s honestly adorable and so perfect for your...
How To Decorate Your Christmas Tree
This is a re-post: Happy Wednesday everyone! If you are like me, you decorate your tree the day after Thanksgiving. If so, this might be late but I wanted to post again incase you may have missed it last year and still need tips. We put up our trees and decorated the house which took the whole weekend. I was able to find some great deals at Hobby Lobby this year to finish our green tree. I searched for a topper but ended up making my own bows and used gold bulb picks (similar here)...
What To Think About Before Welcoming A New Kitten Into Your Home
This is a re-post: If you've got a new kitten or plan to adopt one, check out this informative post on What To Think About Before Welcoming A New Kitten Into Your Home! This post not only applies to kittens but cats as well. The shelters and charities are full of these precious souls just waiting for a good home. I follow many cat accounts on Instagram and love the adoption stories of stray cats finding wonderful, forever homes. Happy Thursday everyone! We are day 15 into The 24 Days...
Cardinal And Swag Christmas Table
Happy Tuesday everyone! We are day 13 into The 24 Days Before Christmas and this Cardinal and Swag Christmas Table is all about the swag! I hope it gives you all the Christmas feels and brings you inspiration. I’ve used this Christmas China for a few years now and still love it! Thank you Home Goods and TJMaxx for bringing in the most fabulous “Holiday Wishes” pattern by 222 Fifth PTS International. It took me two years to collect it all and I did it! My previous Christmas tables are here...