Hosting a Garden Party

Late spring garden and tea party, the perfect way to gather with friends and family.

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9 Kitchen Items You Need In Your Life

Here is a roundup of some awesome items that every kitchen should have.

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Jim and Tresa’s 25th Anniversary Party

Chris and I hosted a 25th anniversary party for Chris’ parents last week. I had fun getting the house all prepped and everything decorated. We did a taco buffet for dinner with snacks and dessert. Fun night! Here are some of the decor photos (I was too busy cooking and hostessing during the party to…

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New Years Celebrations

We had a wonderful New Years this year! Chris and I hosted the New Years Eve celebration and my grandparents hosted the New Years Day celebration. I got our of my comfort zone on NYE and made my first lasagnas and Dutch apple pies! I also made fettucine alfredo, salad and bread. We spent the…

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Family Christmas Party Take I

Chris and I hosted our first Christmas party of the season on Friday! We had all of my side of the family over for a little get together. I used this as an opportunity to try a bunch of new gourmet recipes! On the menu for the evening was Olive Tapenade on Focaccia, Prosciutto, Brie…

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Our First Thanksgiving

This year for Thanksgiving Chris and I were so sad to hear that he was scheduled to work a mandatory day. I wanted to make sure we got to make Thanksgiving all that it could be before he had to leave. I hosted a Thanksgiving breakfast for Chris’ family in the morning. I made waffles,…

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