Tammy 
It’s no secret around here that I LOVE London. I always tell people when they are thinking about making their first trip overseas, that London is a great way to dip their toe into international travel. This incredible capital city has something for every traveler. Incredible history, stunning architecture, big city energy, delicious foodie markets, … Read more
Spending my entire life in Southern California, it’s probably no surprise that I love a modern coastal style. Natural materials, amazing natural light, soft neutral tones and of course…if you know me…blue accents. Spending more time in the mountains in recent years has made me appreciate modern coastal style even more. Coastal bedroom design can … Read more
Valentine’s day school parties are one of my favorite memories from my days in elementary school. I loved picking out my Valentine’s day cards, picking out a fun treat to pair with them, and passing them out to friends at our class party. I would always pick out the valentine cards with the perfect messages … Read more
Dips and appetizers are a big deal on this weekend’s Super Bowl menu. I love to put together a huge spread of yummy grab and go finger foods and dips that people can graze on throughout the game. This loaded hummus dip is SUCH an easy appetizer and can be a healthy snack too. It … Read more
If you know me, you know I love a cheesy valentine with funny puns and such…and I love making Happy Valentine’s Day free printables for you! This site has a library full of free printable Valentine’s Day cards, but I find myself still wanting to make more. Every time I walk down the aisles of … Read more
Super Bowl Sunday is almost upon us and whether you are hosting a super bowl party or just hanging at home with your family, you need this cheesy dip in your life. Honestly…can we talk for a minute about why dips are so good? I feel like I could make most meals out of appetizers … Read more
I am always on the hunt for cute and easy DIY party food ideas for school parties and get togethers. The kids were having a Valentine’s Day party and I needed some fun Valentine’s Day treats stat. These fun treats are quite possibly the easiest fun food on the planet. No bake Valentine’s day treats … Read more
As soon as the Christmas decorations come down it’s time to put up the pink hearts, grab the conversation hearts and watch all the romantic movies on Hallmark. I’ve always been a sucker for the cute and funny Valentine’s Day Cards (you can find many free printable Valentine’s here on the blog) and I love … Read more
I don’t know about you, but in our house we think the best part of January and February are all the fun football games. With college playoff games stretching into late January and NFL games running through mid February, there are lots of excuses to make all of your favorite dip recipes and curl up … Read more
I love the month of February. I just wish that Valentine’s Day celebrations could extend a little longer in the month! Once kids get out of elementary school and become older students they start to act like they are a little too cool for conversation hearts and Valentine’s Day activities, but I know from having … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time to start thinking about all the yummy things that will be gracing your Thanksgiving table. Cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, roast turkey, green bean casserole…what are the highlights of your Thanksgiving menu? Are you hosting this holiday season or will you just be taking one of your … Read more
If you’ve been following the blog for awhile, you know that I love to make free printable tags for gift bags and favor bags and goody bags for all kinds. I love to put together small gifts for Halloween party favors and class parties. It’s the perfect way to celebrate! It makes life much easier … Read more
There’s nothing that I love more about Halloween than fun Halloween food ideas. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and I am always on the hunt for easy Halloween recipes. Creepy cocktails, mummy mini pizzas, a halloween snack board…all the things. It’s so fun to make cute and creepy spooky snacks for kids and … Read more
Halloween in Orange County is hot. October is the warmest time of the year and that lends itself to great trick-or-treating, outdoor Halloween celebrations, and over the top outdoor Halloween decorations. Backyard Halloween parties are commonplace in these parts with the warm weather. For years we’ve had parties with scavenger hunts, monster mash cake-walks, Halloween … Read more
If you love soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, you’re going to love these toll house bars! This sheet pan chocolate chip cookie bar recipe is a really quick and easy way to get the same soft and chewy home-baked cookie, but just baked all at once in bar form instead of needing to scoop … Read more
As hard as it is for me to let go of summer, It means that spooky season is just around the corner, and that is definitely something to look forward to! If you’ve been following the blog for awhile, you know that I am obsessed with Halloween (and pretty much the entire holiday season!) I … Read more
There’s nothing I love more at Halloween time than a spooky drink or spooky treat….you know…gummy body parts or something served in a black cauldron with candy eyeballs…that sort of thing. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays…you can probably tell by all of the Halloween content on the blog. It’s funny because I don’t … Read more
When I was a kid, summer vacation was all about road trips. My dad LOVES to drive. Always has. My grandpa did too. Every summer I remember my dad taking a couple of weeks off from his shop and we would hit the open road on long road trips. Sometimes my grandparents would join us … Read more
Football season is almost upon us and if you know me or have been following along with the blog for a bit, you probably know I’m a big football fan. As much as I love going to football games, watching them at home with a killer spread of favorite tailgate foods while you cheer on … Read more
It’s been said that Paris is always a good idea…and I’m here to let you know that Paris is a good idea at Christmas too. A couple of years ago John threw out the idea of heading to Paris for Christmas. Andy was on his mission and we were looking for a bit of an … Read more
My family that lives in Phoenix has already been in school for a few weeks…can you even believe that? They start in the middle of July. I can’t even wrap my head around the idea of starting school when summer feels like it’s barely started. Now that it’s August though, I know so many of … Read more
Birthday parties for little girls are just the most fun to plan! When Ash asked for a Paris-themed party the wheels immediately started turning. 😉 I decided to combine her love of baking with the Paris theme party and the birthday girl could not have been more excited to celebrate! If you know me, you … Read more
With all kinds of spring and summer parties coming up, this easy fruit dip recipe is my go-to to pair with my favorite fruit this time of year. A few simple ingredients and you have a delicious creamy dip that is perfect for birthday parties, a baby shower, pool party and all your spring and … Read more
I was at Target yesterday and Back to School is definitely on everyone’s mind! The school supplies were all out and I had a hard time passing them by. 😉 I am such a sucker for new boxes of crayons and pencils, erasers, a good pocket chart…all of the fun things for a new classroom … Read more
Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad is the most delicious salad for these warm summer days. Full of simple ingredients this is the fresh salad that you need for all your barbecues. Unlike a traditional Greek salad with red kalamata olives, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers, this great recipe calls for cold, juicy and sweet watermelon, salty, … Read more
Nothing makes a party or holiday feel more like a special occasion than an eye-catching balloon garland. I knew that I wanted to make July 4th feel a little more like a party than usual, so I ordered a DIY Balloon garland kit from Amazon. This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure … Read more
Fresh basil, ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls…this cherry tomatoes salad recipe screams summer and is the perfect addition to all of your BBQs this summer. It is one of my favorite recipes and just about the easiest thing you can make. This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This simple … Read more
A couple of months ago John had a conference at the Omni Dallas hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas. Whenever he has work meetings, if I can, I like to tag along. These days it’s gotten a lot easier with both kids in college. Its kind of a weird thing to have the freedom … Read more
I have been searching for this oatmeal raisin cookie recipe for years. After countless attempts to get it just right I feel like I can finally rest. 😉 Years ago when we moved to Utah, we left behind one of my favorite places to grab lunch and my favorite cookies – Paradise Bakery and Cafe. … Read more
The 4th of July is almost here and that means it’s time to plan the perfect 4th of July menu! Whether you are attending family gatherings or a neighborhood block party good food is always the best part of any Independence Day party! I decided to put together all of my best fourth of July … Read more
