I love having dinner parties and hosting guests, but eventually the cost of large meals starts to add up.  So what’s my solution?  Potlucks.
Not only do you still get to have everyone over, but you cut costs by having each guest bring something – whether it’s a main dish, a salad, or drinks.  Plus, you [...]

After a couple of weeks of family vacation and eating in restaurants, I’m ready to get back into meal planning… and this week’s meals sound delicious!
Monday
Herb Roasted Chicken Spring the recipe!

Tuesday
Manicotti Spring the recipe!

Wednesday
Saag paneer Spring the recipe!
Thursday
Stuffed red peppers Spring the recipe!
Friday
Sauteed chicken with pear-raspberry sauce Spring the recipe! [...]

Check out this book: How to Live Well and Save Money by Sharon Harvey Rosenberg, The Frugal Duchess.
In the book, she shares stories of living life for less as well as advice on how to do so. She also writes some of her tips on Wisebread, like quick and easy wardrobe fixes.
“At work, parties or [...]

When I came across this beautiful, warm & sweet breakfast recipe from Inn Cuisine, I just knew I needed to share it. The apple topping alone looks like something I will use again & again.
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Ingredients
for the Apple Topping
4 cups apples, peeled and chopped (I like a mix of tart and sweet [...]

Pokens are these cool little gadgets hold your contact information (social sites, phone, etc) and allow you to share that contact info with people you meet at conferences, parties or just around town.
What’s great about a poken is that is has everything you would want to share at a networking event, and you don’t have [...]

Though I’m typically a chocolate girl, I couldn’t help but fall in love with these whimsical cupcakes. They’re simple, colorful and absolutely delicious!
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Ingredients
for the cupcakes
3/4 C butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 C milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp lemon extract
for the [...]

Check out these DIY stain removal tips from Gal’s Guide.  You’ll be happy to have them as a reference the next time you have a spill.  I’ve made a list of everything you need to remove practically every type of stain. Take a look at the list & put together a little kit to make [...]

With all the recent rain here in New England, we’ve had a greater infestation of slugs than normal. The problem with slugs is that they can seriously damage leaves, eat seedlings, and even eat fruit and vegetables later in the season.
Question: So, what is an environmentally safe way to rid your yard/garden/green space of [...]

Whether you like cooking, traveling, organizing or shopping, there’s definitely a springpad for you! I personally use my springpad to share my favorite things with friends. If I find a cute dress online, I usually want to hear my friends’ feedback before making the big purchase. Unfortunately, I do most of my online shopping alone, [...]

Looking for a simple & elegant salad recipe for this summer? You will not be disappointed with this tasty avocado salad!
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Ingredients
4 lemons zest from all and 8 tablespoons of juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
salt and pepper to taste*
4 ripe avocados, sliced
1 large red onion, cut crosswise into very thin slices [...]