First, Happy Holidays Everyone! I hope your Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa is/was great time spent with your family and friends. Mine was well. Sugar plum enjoyed her 1st Christmas. She was pretty overwhelmed with all of the toys she received; she didn’t know which ones to play with first. Next week the hubby and I, […] Read more…

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Wishing you & yours a happy, healthy & safe Thanksgiving 🙂 Read more…

Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipe: Tipsy Turkey
Tipsy Turkey how-to video: http://vimeo.com/31970995 “Tipsy Turkey” 1 Part Kanon Vodka 1 Part bourbon 3/4 Part Maple Syrup3/4 Part Lemon Juice 4 Cubes Roasted Pumpkin (roast at 350 for 35 minutes) Muddle pumpkin with maple syrup, add all other ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain (double strain with sieve, if possible) onto fresh ice in a […] Read more…
Supporting Family and Friends Through Loss
This is a topic close to my heart, especially since I experienced two losses before having my Sugar Plum. It didn’t dawn on me to write a post regarding this issue until recently since someone really close to me, unfortunately, went into early labor, and had a stillbirth. As a person who has gone through […] Read more…

Weekend Recap: Surprise! We’re going to Six Flags
Last week (see post) I mentioned how I planned a birthday brunch for my birthday, but, due to Hurricane Irene, that didn’t go down until September 10th. Now, for a month now my husband’s been planning a trip for us to go to Six Flags Great Adventure’s. Unfortunately, due to Irene, he couldn’t take me; […] Read more…