Author:Lori
Holidays, Savor

Ricotta Cakes for Mother’s Day!

May 4
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Ricotta cakes are a delicious loaf pan dessert with a flavor that can rival any fancy cake!  Simple ingredients make this dessert so easy to bake and enjoy OR give!  Mother’s Day is just around the corner and this family-favorite recipe might be a lovely addition to your brunch celebration.  Since it makes several little loaves, you can package up the extras to surprise ALL the moms you love!  Today I’m sharing the easy recipe and a simple & sweet way to package them up too!  You still have time to make a batch for the weekend…and since they freeze so well, you might consider whipping up extra to have on-hand for any sweet-tooth moment!  Let’s get baking…

celebrate with sweetness!

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Planning a Simple Easter Table

April 1
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Planning a simple Easter table will help take the stress out of your celebration!  You don’t need expensive linens or decorations to create a special, holiday tabletop, but natural, springtime elements can help!  My table this year will be full of goodies that bring the outdoors in!  Nests, blooms, and a bunny or two come together to make my very minimal table look festive.  And some easy DIY projects add little details for this special occasion!  If you’re entertaining a crowd or just a few family members, I hope you find some simple ideas that will work for you!  Easter is just around the corner…

simple & natural holiday joy!

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Easter Gift Ideas Made Easy!

March 23
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Easter gift ideas that will make your peeps smile is what I’m sharing today!  Not only are they cute but the easiest to make yourself…which is my favorite kind of gift to give!  They’re not elaborate but they sure are sweet and made with love!  You can keep them environmentally friendly too by recycling some garden goodies you might already have.  And if not, they’re cost effective so they won’t blow your budget!  We’ve all been waiting for spring to stay…now that it’s here, let’s be ready!  Get crafting to spread the springtime love!

diy some holiday fun!

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March Madness Easy Fun!

March 9
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March Madness is always a fun time of year!  Whether you’re a basketball fan or just a casual watcher, the excitement of these games is captivating!  Gathering with your family or friends is the best way to celebrate hoops action and serving up some delicious food will keep everyone happy.  One of my favorite ways to snack is to pile some goodies on a tray for easy, serve-yourself nibbling.  And I’m excited to share these hearty and delicious ideas for March Madness munchies…that could serve as dinner too!  So let’s get ready to cheer on the teams AND eat something good!

aim high for tournament snacking!

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Setting a Spring Table with Easy Details!

February 23
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Setting a spring table can be so easy to do!  Using decorations you already own and adding the simplest details is all you need to create a pretty tabletop!  No need for fancy china either, everyday dishes or paper products can look just as lovely.  And the special touches can make it festive enough for Easter brunch!  I actually created this sweet & simple table last year and didn’t have time to share it.  But a year later, I’m still in love with it and the practically effortless decor ideas!  Whether you’re simply celebrating springtime or preparing for Easter, I hope you can find some inspiration for your seasonal celebrations!  Spring is coming…

let’s set a cheerful table!

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Skillet S’mores!

February 8
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Skillet s’mores are such a fun treat to make any time of year!  Easy, delicious, and SO simple to dress up for Valentine’s Day too!  This is a great, last-minute idea that you can whip up in no time…for the entire family or a mini version for two!  If you have a skillet and the fixin’s for traditional s’mores, you have just what you need!  A few holiday marshmallows can add just enough love to make Cupid proud!  Let me show you how to serve up easy sweetness…

swoon over skillet s’mores!

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A Valentine Table with Spring Details!

February 3
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A Valentine table set with spring colors is perfect for a holiday brunch!  Not only does a springtime color palette look beautiful, it’s lovely for happy hearts day too! Simple details can always make any table look extra special.  And once you pick a “theme” it’s pretty easy to locate easy, table decor…maybe even in your own home!  I recently hosted a Galentine brunch with some of my friends…a perfect opportunity to put these special touches to good use!   I love to share simple ideas that really shine and let your guests feel special and I’m happy to share these with you today!  If you set a table with love, it will always show!

in LOVE with springtime!

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Simple Valentine’s Day Ideas!

January 26
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Simple Valentine’s Day ideas are my favorite!  And just because they’re easy doesn’t mean they won’t be festive.  Today I’d like to share three ways to add holiday charm to your home or any celebration…without any fuss.  Whether you crave holiday color, love simplicity, or like useful ideas…I’ve got you covered!  I want to get right to it today…so less words, more action!  Happy hearts day is coming…let’s be ready!

easy & simple…with lots of love!

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A Chinese New Year Treat!

January 17
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A Chinese New Year treat will be a delicious way to surprise your family with some extra January fun!  Each year we try to celebrate this festive holiday with a take-out meal from our favorite restaurant.  And since we were traveling on NYE this year, making our Chinese New Year festivities extra fun seemed important!  Along with our meal, I decided to create a treat board with some interesting snacks we picked up in China at the Epcot World Showcase.  Nibbles with an Asian flare & an array of cookies helped us deliciously ring in the Year of the Tiger!  We went ahead and celebrated a tad early so we all could be home together and I’m excited to share it with you!  If you’re feeling like having another go at some New Year fun, check out this inspo!  No trip to China or Disney required…just ideas you can tweak to fit your family celebration!  Let’s gather ’round the table again…

cheers to the year of the tiger!

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A Fun and Festive Breakfast!

December 15
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A fun and festive breakfast is the perfect way to start Christmas day!  Even better when it’s easy too!  Whether you want to surprise your peeps on December 25 or ANY weekend morning, a platter full of grab-and-go goodies will be sure to please!  Today I want to share this simple breakfast inspiration that will add extra joy to your holiday mornings.  Let’s get right to it and start the day with a smile!  Good mornings start with…

festive breakfast fun!

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