Did you know there are only 53 days left until Christmas? That's only seven weekends! Not only that....there are 20 days left until Thanksgiving, which is basically the official beginning of the "Holiday Season." With the beginning of the holiday season comes church parties, work parties, family get-togethers, and more. I'm excited about that! We… Continue reading How To Be A Polite Guest
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Make Ahead Fall Menu
this post contains affiliate links This year I'm really trying to share lots of simple menu ideas for entertaining. Here's a delicious and simple menu that would be perfect for fall, using one of my favorite soup recipes and a new dessert I made this month! Make Ahead Fall Menu Chicken Noodle Soup Veggie Platter:… Continue reading Make Ahead Fall Menu
How I Love, Welcome, Serve
this post contains affiliate links Early last year my friend Whitney Jordan told me about an Instagram account she thought I'd like. She knows I love sweet southern women with a sense of humor who value good food and good hair - and that's definitely true about Amy Hannon (on Instagram as @eunamaes)! As I've… Continue reading How I Love, Welcome, Serve
Pumpkin Place Cards {DIY!}
When I saw these cream and gold ceramic pumpkins at Dollar Tree several weeks ago, I knew they would be a perfect addition to a fall table setting! I decided to turn them into little place cards, which resulted in the easiest little DIY that I'm excited to share with you today! Here's what you… Continue reading Pumpkin Place Cards {DIY!}
Meat and Potatoes Entertaining Menu
Here's another go-to entertaining menu that's great for serving "meat and potato lovers." This a great menu for picky eaters and one that requires minimal prep time! My husband's side of the family aren't adventurous eaters. They like basic meals that are heavy on the meat. Recently we invited Paul's dad and brother in law to… Continue reading Meat and Potatoes Entertaining Menu
Easy Entertaining Menu
this post contains affiliate links "Hospitality isn't a contest. It is sharing the best you have." A friend recently gifted me a copy of the delightful book, Betty Crocker's Guide To Easy Entertaining, and that quote from the first page hasn't left my mind since I read it! It can be intimidating to host someone… Continue reading Easy Entertaining Menu
Welcome A Neighbor Or Guest With A Hospitality Basket!
In case you didn't know, I have a day job where I serve as the accounting assistant. However...I also serve as an unofficial member of the party planning committee! There are plenty of times in the work place where the skills of homemaking transfer well to a certain task or event. I've found that to… Continue reading Welcome A Neighbor Or Guest With A Hospitality Basket!
Making Entertaining Easy
Last week I mentioned that we did some spontaneous entertaining, and a few of you were so impressed with my ability to be so flexible and prepared. First of all, I will clarify that we simply invited a friend whose wife was out of town to join us for an easy meal of pasta and… Continue reading Making Entertaining Easy
Come Home For Comfort 