Personalized Books on CD ~ A special homemade gift for kids or grandkids!
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Personalized Books on CD ~ A special homemade gift for kids or grandkids!

I heard this idea recently that I had to share.  I think it would be sooo cute for grandparents to give to their grandchildren…or, even just to your own little ones.  It’s to record your OWN voice reading stories on CD and include them with the actual book for a gift!  My kids LOVE having…

gifts for families

Christmas Gifts for Families ~ Mariel’s Top Picks 2010

Some of the hardest gifts to give are “family presents”.  Whether you’re trying to come up with something that would be fun for YOUR family or SOMEONE ELSE’S…it can be tricky to think outside the box (you can only give so many DVD’s and board games :))   Anyway, last year I gave you some…

Decorate Your Christmas Tree With Items From Your Home!! (she: Jan)

I’m Jan, a mom to 3 boys, doing all sorts of boy mom things. (Cub Scout Den Leader, anyone?)  Thankfully, my family lets me go girly-crazy once a year in the form of obsessive Christmas decorating.  You can follow us at The Ingpire Strikes Back! Now before we get started: 1. I prefer the nickname “Little Miss Christmas” to “Crazy…

Putting Together a Fantastic Cheese Tray (she: Jennifer)
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Putting Together a Fantastic Cheese Tray (she: Jennifer)

Hi! My name is Jennifer Locklin and my blog is Jennifer Cooks. My foodie obsession started early in life in my grandma’s kitchen, making Strudels, Kolaches and Fried Pies, and later landed me in culinary school. Instead of becoming an executive chef of a five-star restaurant, I am now the lunch lady for my husband…

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Color On The Dining Table, It’s Okay! (she: Jill)

I’m Jill. I didn’t marry Jack, I married Dave and I love him immensely. We have three kids and they say I’m silly. I reply it’s because I inherited it from them. I say that because that’s what my parents always told me and my siblings. Aren’t families lovely? I blog (who doesn’t?) and write…

Spaghetti with Cauliflower & Cabbage (SOOO much better than the name!)
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Spaghetti with Cauliflower & Cabbage (SOOO much better than the name!)

I made something way yummy last night, that I’ve been excited to share with you!  It needs a better name, but as of now its called “Spaghetti with Cauliflower & Cabbage.”  It’s a recipe from Lugano, some restaurant that I’ve never been to…but, after trying this, I’m thinking I should probably go.  Anyway, I’m not…