Happy Mother's Day! This has been such an enjoyable weekend. I spent the day yesterday in the northshore coastal town of Newburyport, Massachusetts at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour. It was my third year attending this incredible fundraising event and every year offers something new. This year we toured eight stunning homes. The first was this home with a backyard surprise...
This years set of homes showed off beautifully blue and green painted kitchen cabinetry, light colored quartz ...
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22nd Annual Newburyport Kitchen Tour & Taste of the Port – Saturday, May 11, 2024
For the past few years, I've attended the Annual Newburyport Kitchen Tour. Saturday, May 11th from 10:00am-3:00pm will be the 22nd year the Newburyport Elementary PTO is offering this amazing city-wide event. Each year, more than 50 volunteers and about 10 homeowner families collaborate to open up these homes for your viewing.
Newburyport, Massachusetts is a historic seaport town on the north shore of Massachusetts and one of my favorite places to visit. About a 30 minute ...
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Delicious Honey Sriracha Cashews
I have a delicious treat for you today! A delicious, spicy, salty, sweet, crunchy, healthy treat. A treat that's super easy to make. You can keep them on your countertop in the prettiest of bowls so they're ready to grab a few when you're having a craving or just need a little something. Here's how to make delicious honey sriracha cashews.
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I attended a chocolate fair back in January. That's pretty funny for someone trying not to eat sugar.
Oh yes, I was surrounded by sweets ...
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How to Choose Beds That Re-Sell Well
Many furniture refinishers and painters will tell you that pre-owned beds don't sell well. Most consignment shops won't even take them because they sit around too long. I disagree. There are actually certain types of beds that sell very well and very quickly. Here's how to choose beds that re-sell well...
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For the first two years of being in the business of refinishing and flipping furniture, I too would have agreed that beds don't sell well. I had beds sat around ...
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Favorite Outdoor Sectional Cushions on Amazon – Now is the Time to Buy Them!
It may only be the first week of March and we are still officially in the Winter season, but trust me when I say that if you need replacement cushions and slipcovers for your outdoor furniture, NOW is the time to buy them!...
UPDATE: The day after I posted this (3/05/2024), I noticed that the AMOPATIO cushions I purchased went on sale another $40 less than what I paid! NOW really is the time to buy them...
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I just love our covered back porch. It's the perfect place to sit any ...
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These Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs are Delicious!
In our quest to eat healthier, we've been eating more chicken than beef. Add to that my need to eat gluten-free and my husband and I have come up with a gluten-free chicken meatball recipe that is delicious, moist, and flavorful! ...
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Ingredients:
I've always just eye-balled the amount of ingredients when I make meatballs, so the amounts listed are approximate.
The purpose of the dry ingredients is to act as a filler and the purpose of the eggs is to act as a binder to hold ...
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Wait Until You See What I Got at the Thrift Store!
Are you a thrift store shopper? If you've never been to a second-hand store, the last week of December and early to mid January are the best times to try it. People are decluttering and cleaning out their closets to make room for the gifts they got for Christmas. And wait unit you see what I got at the thrift store!
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The only thing I used to shop for at thrift stores was wood furniture that I knew I ...
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For All You Mammas Who Are Ready to Quit December!
Here's a funny read for all you mammas who are ready to quit December! It's for all you mammas who go above and beyond to make the holidays special for everyone...
It's a post I wrote years ago when my kids where in elementary school and go back and read it every year to smile again.
Those years with 3 littles.
Those wonderfully hectic, exhausting years.
If you're in the midst of Christmas with little ones or just remember them well, then keep reading to bring a smile to your ...
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