Winter Landscape inspires the Tablescape

Inspired by the winter scene on our screened in porch, a winter white tablescape seemed   appropriate for the month of January.       I pul...

Vitamix- A Kitchen Wonder

During the holidays while making smoothies for my grandchildren, my blender finally stopped working!  Those frozen strawberries and peaches ...

Chicago Botanic Gardens Winter Wonderland

The Chicago Botanic Garden has a Winter Wonderland that is perfect for cold days during the holiday season.  While inside a warm building, y...

Celebrating Christmas 30 Years in this Home

  Our home has been full of laughter, crying, yelling, running, fighting, hugging, playing, and more running, during the past week.  Five gr...