Reluctant Entertainer

Light a Heater for Breezy Outdoor Entertaining

For our first outdoor entertaining of the season, it was a beautiful day, but a chill was in the air. We didn’t let it stop us, though. We moved...

Giveaways

Cook for Mom Mother’s Day KitchenAid Giveaway

The Cook for Your Mom Campaign encourages us to skip the crowded restaurants this year and make our mothers a home-cooked meal. If I could, I would, because it...

kitchen tips

Saving Money by Slicing Your Own Turkey Breast

Sometimes I’m just a creature of old habits. That’s why once in a while it’s fun to shop with a friend, because you can get fresh ideas for new...

Recipes

Texas Caviar Bean Dip for Cinco de Mayo Day

Texas Caviar Bean Dip recipe for Cinco de Mayo Day or any gatherin. Made with a kick of jalapeno and chile pepper. Grab your favorite chips and dig in!...

Decorating

Hosting a Butterfly Mother’s Day Luncheon with Celebrate Magazine

A few weeks ago, my friend Jeannie brought me a beautiful springy basket of flowers, and off to the side was a small paper-thin butterfly. Butterflies are very elegant...