Well, it is officially Fall & the holidays are right around the corner.  As my family begins to make their travel plans, I am thinking about the stress that can come along with a house guest. To make it simpler, I have put together a few tips:
1. When making travel reservations, carefully consider the time [...]

Whenever I plan to host a dinner party there are lots of things to do besides the basic grocery shopping & cooking. Here’s a simple list:
Four Weeks Before:
1. Invite guests & collect preliminary RSVP’s
2. Begin collecting recipes & decorating ideas
Two Weeks Before:
3. Inventory Dishware & Supplies
- Dishes, Silverware, Glassware, Napkins, Serving Utensils
- Pots, Pans, [...]

Creating the shopping list is key

Two weeks ago, I set out to apply Unclutterer’s advice for a creating a weekly meal plan.  The first week was a bit rocky, but I am now happy to report that making a plan & having a pre-made shopping list is great!
My approach:

Each weekend, shop for breakfast, lunch & [...]

“So, what’s for dinner tonight?”

THAT IS IT!  I cannot hear that phrase again, that last-minute, spoken in a fit of hunger, desperate & cranky, “What’s for dinner tonight?”  If you are like me, living in a household with two working adults, sometimes it’s hard to coordinate who will order the take-out, let alone go grocery [...]