If you're like us, you already dream of your next vacation. Do we ever stop thinking about that? Whenever we start planning for our next adventure, we first settle on a destination. Then, we turn to Tablet Hotels to find the perfect place to stay. Where you stay makes such a big difference in how much you enjoy your destination. We've used Tablet Hotels for many ...
How to Make Candy-Colored Glass Jars for Valentine’s Day
How to make candy-colored glass jars for Valentine's Day. Last summer, I did a post on How to Make Colored Glass Jars to Get the Vintage Look, and I received so much positive feedback from you about how much you also enjoyed making them. So a few days ago, when I saw the Valentine's conversation hearts at the grocery store, I thought, why not make some candy-colored glass jars for Valentine's ...
Give a Plant for Valentine’s Day
This year, instead of flowers, why not give a plant for Valentine's Day? We usually think of flowers for Valentine's Day and believe me, I have nothing against flowers, but giving a plant instead has its perks! First, flowers only last a week or so; plants continue to grow with no expiration date, like flowers. Plants make the ideal gift. It's Sunday favorites, along with my friends ...
Garlicky Ricotta Cheese and Tomato Confit Tartine
Garlicky ricotta cheese and tomato confit tartine takes a little more time and effort than most tartines. But trust me, it's worth it. The flavor is so good you'll still be thinking about it the next day. And as long as you're making it, make a double batch of the tomato confit and use the leftover tomatoes and creamy ricotta on pasta the next night. It's a great way to get two meals out of ...
Simple Tips to Elevate Trader Joe’s Flowers
Simple Tips to Elevate Trader Joe's Flowers -Trader Joe's has a beautiful assortment of flowers at great prices. I bought $27 worth of flowers and made seven flower arrangements. Inexpensive store-bought flowers don't have to look inexpensive! Trader Joe's always has the best selection at a fraction of the price as some stores. It's Sunday, so it's favorites with Mary Ann and Cindy! What I ...
Winter is the Best Time to Spend 4 Days in Lisbon
Winter is the best time to spend 4 days in Lisbon. The weather is mild, at least by East Coast standards. The crowds are non-existent. You can get into almost any restaurant. None of the attractions are crowded. Walking all the hills (and trust me, there are plenty of hills in this city) will be far less painful at 58 degrees compared to the 90+ degrees days of summer - not to ...