I got off the plane in New Orleans, sweltering in jeans. Why did I wear a long sweater and jeans together? You see, it is mid October, and I am from the East Coast, our weather is only 40° F, not 88° and muggy. Don't get me wrong, I am totally appreciative of this sudden warmth, but I should have ...
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Pistachio Pineapple Fluff
Years ago, when our family was so Italian Big, and every weekend was an excuse to party, we would get together and all the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Grandparents would cook like there was no tomorrow. Every family brought main dishes and desserts and one of our aunts brought Pistachio Pineapple ...
Getting Real With A Bathroom Renovation
You might think that a newer home does not require a new bathroom, but when we initially built our home, we built it with the basics and the builder was pretty unyielding to change. I assume he had bought in bulk and we would just have to suffer through it. ...
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
The highlights of traveling are always the moments of resting. Isn't it funny that all the hype to get to a destination can leave you exhausted as the day is long? While I love to travel, I heart lavish upscale lodging, with comfortably impeccable accommodations, after all is there really any other ...
DIY Soap Saver For College
Packing my daughter up for school has led me down a DIY road that I know all too well. Many things that I want her to have are not available, and some of the things I want her to have are way beyond lavish pricing. My Mom and I have been working equally hard on this year's first trip to college and ...