by Barbara McKay | Dec 29, 2017 | Inspiration, Lifestyle
The internet offers up wise, wonderful and witty suggestions for your life, but the suggestions in these very brief quotes, recently sent by my friend Joe Sibielski, are so simple, yet can make a profound difference, if practiced each day. You might want to make every...
by Barbara McKay | Dec 28, 2017 | Décor, Home, Home & Garden, Personal Musings
I am fascinated by these gorgeous roses from Ecuador and thought you would also enjoy learning about them. 15,000 of these roses will be in this year’s Rose Bowl Parade. Ecuador’s unique location in combination with altitude and sun produce the world’s...
by Barbara McKay | Dec 27, 2017 | Dinner, Featured Recipe, Food, Great Eats, Holidays, Recipes
Growing up at my house, a standing rib roast was the go-to celebratory dinner. When my mom passed away a year ago, one of my most treasured phone calls came from one of her well-traveled friends who was 94 last year. He touched my heart so much when this kind man took...
by Barbara McKay | Dec 26, 2017 | Desserts, Food
Still indulging on holiday treats? Here’s a great option for dessert at your next holiday gathering. Pecans are a wonderful snack option, and one of my favorite types of nuts. In addition, they offer an array of health benefits. According to the National Pecan...
by Barbara McKay | Dec 25, 2017 | Holidays, Home, Home & Garden, Seasonal
Merry Christmas! I hope you all are enjoying a day filled with love and laughter with loved ones. Once the day is over, and the gifts are unwrapped, many people are unaware of all of the unique things you can do with your Christmas tree following the holiday season....
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