The Bucket List
I used to do typical New Years Resolutions and most of the time, I would just end up dissapointed or annoyed if I "failed" or didn't complete the things on my list. So a few years ago I started making yearly "bucket lists" and here is what happened.... I decided to make a list of things I would actually enjoy doing in the new year. I found myself adding things that made my life genuinely more rich. Of course there was the typical "go to the gym more" or "be a better person" b
Crockpot Apple Butter
This recipe is great on toast with banana slices, or on french toast for a Christmas morning breakfast. BONUS: It makes your house smell AH-MAY-ZING! 10-ish pounds of Apples (Red Delicious or Honeycrisp are best) 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups granulated sugar Peel and core the apples, slice into quarters and put into a food processor to chop into small pieces. Put them in the crockpot and add all other ingredients, sti
2017 Holiday Decor Tips
Here are a few simple tips on decorating for the holidays, from our very own Margaret Csikos "Keep it simple and elegant when decorating for the holidays." You can spuce up any table arrangement mantel or staircase railing with faux evergreen branches. Add pinecones, white or red berries and small ornaments for a pop of color. Evergreen, pine and boxwood are great options to mix and match. For a soft touch of ambient lighting.... add flameless wax candles in groups of three
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