Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches Makes 10 10 waffles 2 ½ cups ice cream, softened 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coconut oil Various toppings, such as chopped nuts, toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, colored sprinkles, etc.   Line a Read more

July 2017

This month’s giveaway grand prize is a $250 Wayfair gift card and a signed copy of my newest book ANY DREAM WILL DO. Celebrate Christmas in July with some fun shopping! 12 runners up will receive a signed copy of ANY DREAM WILL DO. Read more

Fill The World With Positivity

Today I’m visiting one of my lifelong friends. Jane has MS and lives in a group home, close to her oldest daughter and is wheelchair bound now. The drive is about three hours and I usually meet up with a Read more

DIY Mosquito Repellent Candle

        DIY Mosquito Repellent Candle 2 lime slices 2 lemon slices 2 rosemary sprigs Pint sized jar 10 drops Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil (found at any health food store or online) 1 floating votive candle Tap water Read more

Patriotic Berry Trifle

Serves 8-10 5.1-ounce box instant vanilla pudding 1 cup whole milk 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream 17-ounce angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 pound blueberries In a Read more

Summer Reading BINGO

This is another way to incorporate fun things into your reading this summer. Try reading different types of books, in different locations, and some other “outside the box” ideas. Download here.

Father’s Day 2017

I can’t let Father’s Day pass without remembering my own father, who’s been gone thirteen years now. My dad had a huge personality. No one could spend time with him for long and not laugh. His sense of humor was Read more

Whiskey Bacon Brownies

Whiskey Bacon Brownies Brownies: ½ cup unsalted butter 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 ½ cups sugar 4 eggs ¾ cup flour ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ Tablespoons whiskey Buttercream: ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature Read more

Summer Reading Challenge

Can you check off all the items on this Summer Reading Challenge???

Reading Log

Keep track of all the books you’re reading  with this nice reading log. Download it here.

Panzanella Salad

June 2017

In June we want to celebrate dads and grads! This month’s giveaway grand prize is the brand new Amazon Echo Show! This prize is sure to be a hit for any gift. The winner will also receive a signed copy Read more

Baked Vanilla Donuts

Baked Vanilla Donuts Makes 1 dozen Donuts: ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar ¼ cup oil 2 eggs 2 2/3 cups flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking Read more

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Bacon Cheeseburger Dip ½ lb bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped ¾ lb lean ground beef 1 garlic clove, minced 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 Read more

Any Dream Will Do

I’m all about second chances and sometimes third and fourth chances. If I counted up all the diets I’ve tried over the course of my life, it would reach into the hundreds. ANY DREAM WILL DO, my August 8th release Read more

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili Serves 4-6 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and separated 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth, separated 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and Read more

May 2017

This month’s giveaway comes from my friends at Balsam Hill. Our grand-prize winner will receive a Peony Flower Wreath and a Spring Reads surprise that includes a signed copy of IF NOT FOR YOU. 10 runners-up will also receive a Read more

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

I love strawberries, and I love new ways to enjoy the freshly picked beauties. These strawberries are dipped in chocolate and filled with sweetened, whipped cream cheese. Delicious!                     Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Read more

Lemon Flower Tartlets

Lemon Flower Tartlets Makes 20 9” circle refrigerated pie dough ½ cup lemon curd 1 cup heavy cream, separated 2 Tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup blueberries Preheat oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out Read more

Easter 2017

While the White House had an Easter Egg Roll, the Macomber Family gathered for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The kids scouted out potential hiding spots when they arrived. It was like holding back a herd of cattle before we set them Read more

Cream Cheese-Filled Carrot Muffins

Cream Cheese-Filled Carrot Muffins Makes 18 2 ¼ cup flour ½ cup sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking soda 2 eggs 2/3 cup canola oil 1 cup Read more

April 2017

It’s Spring time, and that means my yard is ready for some attention! Our grand prize winner will receive a $200 Lowes Gift Card, to help give you a jump start on any projects you might have. You will also Read more

Angel Eggs

                    Makes 24 12 eggs ¼ cup Kosher salt 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp white vinegar 2 Tbsp chopped chives Place eggs at the bottom of a Read more

Spring

My mother was gifted with a green thumb. She loved yard work and our home was often the showcase of the neighborhood. A variety of flowers bloomed in our yard. I failed to inherit her talent to make things grow Read more

Asparagus & Tomato Quiche

Asparagus & Tomato Quiche Serves 8 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper 1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 1 ½ cups shredded swiss cheese 4 Read more