Food, Wellness & Reinvention
I’ll end my holiday gift idea suggestions with one of my favorite topics – food! 🙂 I’ve reviewed many food-related items this year and these are my top seven recommendations. 1. Wine: Wine makes a great stocking stuffer or hostess … Read More
As I’m winding down my holiday gift ideas, I want to share some of the books, experiences, and games that I think families will enjoy. My sons are past the age of really asking for a lot of video games … Read More
Our Family Tees started out as a family side-project to help teach my kids about entrepreneurship but it has evolved into a fun outlet primarily for me. (Once “my guys” realized that most of their ideas were already trademarked, they … Read More
Although I have made my living working online for the last 15 years, I love print media. There’s just something about being able to touch and feel the paper (books, magazines, catalogs and the like). I am still like a … Read More
I’m a big fan of asking people what they would like, so I have asked some dads what they would like this year. I’ve added four gift requests (marked with an “*” ) since Father’s Day. Whether you are celebrating … Read More
Last night, my church held our annual pre-Thanksgiving potluck dinner. I was planning on bringing my “go-to” dish – mac and cheese. Unfortunately, my oven decided to stop working midway through the baking. Since I didn’t have time to prepare … Read More
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is almost here! This is definitely one of my favorite holidays where my family and I can enjoy some of our favorite foods – ranging from sweet to savory delicacies. Not just an eating fest, … Read More
After joining a gym and working with a personal trainer, I have learned two things: 1. I’m not a gym person. 2. Past a certain age (mine!/40+), exercise is more about being healthy and toning up. In general, weight loss … Read More
Credit: Bing In my prior post, I shared Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks from Chef Tom Colicchio. Now, I’m sharing Tom’s recipe for Stewed apricots and fennel with ricotta, pistachios and black pepper (originally from the Bing Food & Drink App, which … Read More
Top Chef Judge Tom Colicchio (Craft Restaurant) shared some tips for throwing the “perfect” holiday get-together. Tips on making hosting holiday get-togethers stress-free without losing the “wow” factor 1. Plan ahead and prep. Tom advises that home cooks take a … Read More