New Year’s

Start the Year Clutter Free

Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to clean out the clutter and organize your home or office? If not, these simple tips and heavenly finds will have you adding it to the section of your resolutions that you can easily mark off! 1.  Start by getting rid of any unnecessary items. This one can …

5 Resources to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution

Fox News recently published that nearly half of the U.S. population would make at least one New Year’s resolution this January.  Topping the list were a familiar few:  getting out of debt, getting in better shape and becoming a better person.  However, according to a recent CBS News article, an estimated 36% of resolution makers …

Fabulous New Year’s Day Brunch Ideas

New Year’s Day is a day to rest, whether after a night of partying or just a busy holiday season, but it’s also a day to celebrate. Here are some fabulous New Year’s Day brunch ideas to ring in the new year! One of my favorite brunch dishes is this cinnamon monkey bread. It’s so easy …

Resolution Reboot

A few years ago I gave up making New Year’s resolutions.   I usually struggled to come up with that one thing on which to focus my efforts, and though I’d start off strong (and resolute!), by February it had usually fallen by the wayside.  Then I was left with that sense of failure and that …

Simple Steps to a More Organized Home in 2015

Almost everyone makes New Year’s resolutions for themselves—exercise daily, spend more time with family and friends, travel, do something nice for someone else every day, eliminate stress, etc. But consider this: if the walls of your home could talk, what would be their hopes for the year ahead? There is no doubt about it, mine …

Champagne Drinks for Ringing in the New Year

2014 is almost in the books and it’s time to celebrate a new year!  We always enjoy popping the cork on our favorite bottle of champagne to ring in the new year, but I thought it would be fun this year to try out a new champagne drink on our fellow revelers.  When I was …

Party Ideas to Kick Off the New Year

The fireworks, the countdown and the excitement of a “fresh start” have always made New Year’s Eve one of my favorite holidays.  Already, 2015 brings with it so many reasons to celebrate! It’s a great time to reflect on accomplishments and special moments from the past 12 months and also offers a new beginning for …

5 Tips to Help Your Resolutions Stick

Ah, January!  The new year stretches out before us, full of potential and possibilities.  And for many us new resolutions as well.  We make lists, join the gym, start off strong.  And then by about week three of the new year, we’re overwhelmed, discouraged, or have lost our motivation. It doesn’t have to be that …

Worry-free New Year’s Party Ideas

As the last days of 2013 are winding down, it’s time to start planning the arrival of a New Year. Don’t let hosting your own New Year’s Eve celebration become stressful.  We’re often a little weary and worn from all the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday festivities . . . food preparations, gifting, traveling, etc. Have …