Photo courtesy of Sara Dubler/Unsplash.com After weeks of heavy holiday meals, sugary cookies and festive cocktail parties, most of us are trying to clean up our eating. And that usually involves cutting out things, from fried foods to dairy. Sometimes, though, being...
This Bergen County Native and mom of three, has recently launched Melissa Strauss Interiors, and interior design company. Melissa’s creativity and sense of style on any budget is what initially peaked our interest. However, it is her infectious smile and wit...
Contributor and chef, Anna Gass of the Heirloom Kitchen, was kind enough to share her go-to holiday appetizer recipe with us. She loves Brie (and who doesn’t?) and when you wrap it in a puff pastry and stuff it with sweet filling, it’s simply beyond. You can leave...
There is something about a delicious meal that all comes together in one pot and slowly simmers on the stove that just warms the soul. December weather always puts me in the mood for a great soup or chili. For me, chili is the perfect meal option that be tweaked or...
On the website for their new paper goods company, Paper Greats, CT-based founders Heather Terry and Selina Fletcher write: “Life is short—let us take something off of your plate and put it on ours.” You don’t have to ask us twice—and we’re already huge fans of...
Anyone else taking on Elf on the Shelf moving responsibilities this time of year? Since 2004, The Elf on the Shelf brand has grown from a single children’s book, written by mother daughter team Chanda Bell and Carol Aebersold as a way to reconnect with each other and...