The reason why I started to chronicle what we ate for dinner every week was to vary our meals. So far, it is working. I don’t know if reading my weekly menu gives you ideas for what to cook for dinner to your family but, on a personal note, I see the benefits of keeping [...]
HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | January 25, 2013 | by Kim Vallee
Sharing similarities to the paint-dipped mini-trend, I noticed more wood furniture that exhibit strong color accents. I love it! It feels fun yet sophisticated. This makes these pieces easy to live with which means that you can justify the investment. I highlight some of my favorite pieces. I would welcome any of these in my [...]
ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | January 25, 2013 | by Kim Vallee
Valentine’s Day is one night where many guys decide to pop the question. If this is what you have in mind, guys, here are three uncommon things — besides your caring attention, true love and good look — that will set the right mood. First of all, tell her that she has your undivided attention with this handkerchief. And [...]
FAMILY, LIVING with kids | January 22, 2013 | by Kim Vallee
photo credits: PBS and Angela Santomero, the series creator and executive producer I want to talk today about a spin-off series of the character from our own childhood, Mister Rogers. I discovered Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood on PBS Kids during the holiday season. Targeting preschoolers from 2 to 4 years old, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is an adorable TV series that teaches toddlers how [...]
January 21, 2013 | by Kim
When I went to Zone last Friday for buying the small red gourde vase that I, initially, planned for my entryway, I [...]
January 21, 2013 | by Kim
My toddler enjoyed every meal I made for dinner last week except for the chop suey. I have the feeling that it [...]
January 21, 2013 | by Kim
I like to say that I lost my sight giving birth. The day after his birth, my arms became too short to [...]
January 17, 2013 | by Kim
photo credits: Becky Voboril of Preparing for Peanut My husband can vouch how much I am dreaming about a play kitchen for our [...]
FOOD + DRINK, FOR all the family | January 28, 2013 | by Kim Vallee