Do you have book lovers on your list this year? Our regular "Top Shelf" posts are of themselves a kind of gift guide. However, this post...

To kick-off the holiday season, we're giving away a copy of the new Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan! It's a sequel to...

We honor you for selflessly serving to our country. We thank you and salute you!

I mentioned Friday that I was flooded with holiday email the moment Halloween was over. And while the constant bombardment of retail...

Wishing you a fun, safe and spooktacular evening! If you're scrambling and in need of last minute ideas, check out our Halloween food...

Since my birthday is this time of year, I cherish my childhood and adolescent memories of costume (birthday) parties and Halloween...

Last year, for the first time, I featured a post on this topic, and I think it would be helpful to visit it again. The list held me...

This fall, I'm suddenly struck by the sense that my children won't be children forever. There are so many fall traditions that we've...

The thing I love most about fall is the feeling of it--the cooler air complimented by the coziness at home. This past weekend, I brought...

Today is the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. For those of us who were alive, it's a day we will always remember. Three...

Labor Day is a holiday to celebrate American workers, and I'm honoring it this morning with a cup of coffee while reading my current...

As we celebrate our nation's independence, we hope that our country will always strive to live up to its promises for each of us --...

While we spend the upcoming holiday with friends and family, we all need great music to enjoy. I've curated a list of songs from all...

We are very fortunate to have a great July 4th tradition with friends who live nearby. They also have a backyard with magnificent views...

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Patrick. It's a good today to recite the famous Irish Blessing: May the road rise up to meet you....

Such a SWEET time of year! Whether you consider Valentine's Day a "'Hallmark" holiday or not, why not enjoy an opportunity to sweeten the...

Wishing you a safe and celebratory NYE! Cheers to happiness and good health in 2023!

The theme for this year's cocktail is "hot toddy." After the below freezing temps of the last week, I need warm beverages. So, here are a...

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

There are a lot of versions of this quinoa and pomegranate salad out there, and for good reason! It is healthy, delicious and festive!...