Wedding Budget Series: Part 1 – Getting Started and Prioritizing Expenses

Hello friends! So — I feel like it’s been a bit since we’ve chatted about wedding budgets!?! And I know that it is one of those things that comes up — or

The Quinceañera

Quinceañera — in short — a beautiful celebration! My first exposure to quinceañera celebrations was through my parents who lived in southern Texas for 20+ years. They created a lot of friendships

Winter = Comfort Food

Winter = Comfort Food — amiright? This recipe is as simple as it gets — it is one my mom started making when I was a kid! So…if you know the family

Quick and Easy Potluck Suggestions: The Dessert Bar Version

So, funny story here. I get calls and texts from family members every year – some a couple a year (you know who you are! – asking me what to take for

Quick and Easy Potluck Suggestions: The Meal Version

I’ve done the super easy desserts already – but here is the meal version to share for potlucks! I get calls and texts from family members every year – some a couple

Office Party on a Budget

Anyone else a fan of the Party Planning Committee on The Office? I mean — I am! Seriously though, IRL this usually falls under three categories. Knowing where you (or your staff)

A Chicken Pot Pie Recipe That Won’t Kill You

Chicken Pot Pie —I gotta admit — I have had a love/hate relationship with this my whole life. Traditional is problematic for me because; a) – weird chicken in store bought, and

Meal Planning 101: Part Two

Hello again! I hope you had a chance to read the first meal planning blog — from when our house was a wild and crazy “junior high and high school kids” house!

Meal Planning 101: Part One

Fall is in the air — and that means — meal planning! This is a tradition of a LOT of years for us! First when our kids were little — and we

Planning a Holiday Party?

Holidays are approaching! And if you are like us — you do a lot of front end planning — before harvest happens! I have had a few inquiries in the past week

Table Layout Ideas

Table layouts – super exciting, right? It is something that people wonder about – and I’m here to tell you that it is something that makes a difference – but nothing to

Catering for a Small Group or Business Meeting

We get asked about catering options a lot – and we do offer catering for smaller groups and business meetings (ie – I don’t cater wedding receptions!!) We do have an open-door