DIY Holiday Centerpiece Tips

Decor, Home

When you’re done shopping, wrapping and cooking, get crafting. The holiday season is usually so overwhelming and busy that it’s hard to get down to the things that you are really interested in doing –which, admit it or not, for most of us, is crafting. If you’re new to the art supplies aisle in Michael’s, start with a simple, fun DIY holiday centerpiece. …

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Spicy Pepper Jack Bruschetta with Mango Salsa

Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Small Plates & Snacks

Brighten up your next cocktail party with an appetizer that is equal parts sweet, spicy and savory. Top crispy crostini with The Laughing Cow® Creamy Spicy Pepper Jack cheese wedges and top them off with  for last-minute entertaining fare.  I’m going to set three scenes for you and then you’re going to tell me what they have in common: 1. You’re throwing a holiday party and you need a light and balanced appetizer to round out a table full of meat and fried food.…

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Four Pairs of Stretchy Pants For the Holidays

Fashion, Fitness, Living

Dressing comfortably for Thanksgiving doesn’t need to mean wearing your college sweatpants and a T-shirt. While I’m sure there are some families that dress to impress for Thanksgiving, I can tell you that mine is not one of those families. I like to joke that if everyone comes to the table wearing pants, then the holiday is a roaring success. …

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Decorating Your Home for a Holiday Party

Decor, Home

Once you’ve decorated your holiday mantel, created your holiday centerpiece and created your holiday place settings for the dinner table, all you need to do is add a few simple touches to tie your home together in a festive way. Prepare your home for a holiday party, however simple or festive, with a few short steps. …

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Salmon with Garden Pesto and Lemon, Basil & Parmesan Orzo

Cooking for One or Two, Recipes

Lemon Basil & Parmesan Orzo creamy and satisfying, the perfect complement to Bumble Bee SuperFresh® Salmon with Garden Pesto. No matter how much you love cooking, when you work full-time outside of home, and even sometimes when you work full-time inside of home, it’s next to impossible to come home and cook a gourmet meal entirely from scratch. Bumble Bee SuperFresh® products are my new favorite solutions for weeknight dinners –particularly if you’re looking for an easy entertaining solution or a special…

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