I am not monogamous to any one perfume. I have my favorites but I like to change them out periodically. I’ve been on a Chanel No 5 kick for about a year. A few weeks ago, my husband was hugging me and said, “I think it’s time to change your perfume.” I was shocked and …
Love, Love Me Do (deux)
Valentine’s Day will be here soon! Have you shopped for your loved ones yet? Here are a few ideas and inspirational poems that I think would add extra happiness to your Valentine’s Day. The Eskimo has fifty-two names for snow because it is important to them; there ought to be as many for love. ~Margaret …
New Year Traditions from around the world
Welcome the New Year with traditions from around the world. This New Year, my neighbor’s might find me circling my house with my suitcase. Happy New Year! xx Cuba: circle your house with a suitcase at midnight to bring travel opportunities for the year. Brazil: wear white to ward off evil spirits and jump seven ocean waves …
Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World
Anytime is a magical time to visit Walt Disney World, but from early November through a little after the New Year, is the most magical time of all. Cinderella’s castle is breathtaking when it transforms into a wintry ice castle at night. Each Christmas tree you see is more beautiful than the one before. Our favorite …
TRÈS ASHLEY GIFT GUIDE 2013
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our tree is up (it’s a real one), decorations are out and we’ve had three glorious snow days off from work/school (have I mentioned I’m a teacher)!? My two young children have loved being home to decorate, bake and play. I’ve enjoyed the time to catch up …
LakeCities Ballet Theatre Presents its 30th Anniversary Nutcracker
THE HOLIDAYS begin with the Stahlbaums’ annual Christmas party…children hungry for presents, too much champagne and a kooky uncle who makes enchanted toys. The whimsical world of E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker helps to take us on the journey with Clara Stahlbaum, a bubbly little girl whose parents are having a party on Christmas Eve. For the evening …
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Pumpkin Brulee Cheesecake from FoodNetwork.com
The angels start to sing when people get together over Thanksgiving pie…at least I imagine them singing “hallelujah.” Especially when this season’s pies are the homiest, and most satisfying, somewhat like that rush of good feeling that comes from being warmed by a crackling fire on a cold day. There’s always room for dessert. This …
Veterans Day: A Day to Remember
This Eisenhower photo with Snoopy ran in 1998. Read what Charles Schulz says about this particular D-Day strip: “Of all my D-Day cartoons, this Sunday page created the most interest from readers, who remarked that it was often the only reference to that momentous day of June 6, 1944, in their newspapers. Most gratifyingly, I …
Not so tricky treats from FoodNetwork.com
My little goblins gobbled up Halloween treats from FoodNetwork.com so fast it was spooky! Little helping hands in the kitchen make the meal taste that much better…especially when the Halloween menu consists of ghostinis, hot dog mummies and vampire blood tomato soup. At our house, we try to celebrate Halloween the whole month of October. The best parts are when …
Shamrock’s and Shepherd’s Pie…Ten things to do before St. Patrick’s Day!
Top Ten Irish “must do” list for St. Patrick’s Day breakfast: The proper Irish breakfast includes bacon, sausage, fried eggs, mushrooms, and tea. eat: Have a picnic and soak in the sun for lunch then enjoy shepherd’s pie for dinner. wear: AG jeans are soft, vibrant and hug you in all the right places. These jeans are in a color called Shamrock…how perfect is that? …
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Love, Love Me Do
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach. ~Elizabeth Barrett Browning It’s time to say, “Love, Love Me Do” to the ones you love and seal your affection with a Valentine’s Day gift. Send your love with these Valentine’s Day cards: Je t’aime cards by Sugar Paper for Goop come …
New Year’s Eve Lobster fête…avec les enfants
My friend Jen and I have spent many New Year’s Eve nights together…starting in the early 90’s. It’s changed a bit since we’ve had children, but we have double the fun with NYE energy times four! Jen lived several years after college in Boston where she met her husband. My husband grew up in …