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2012 Calendars Are Here!

If you've been anxiously awaiting our 2012 calendar collection, the wait is over...and if you're thinking, "What? It's only July!" we totally understand that too. It's just that our 2011 calendars sold out REALLY early last year. Even though we're printing MORE than we did last year, we'd hate for... Read more →

Craft Some Pretty Pots!

We were so inspired by today's Link We Love, we knew we just had to share it with you! Part crafty idea, part simple tutorial, the link to these pretty pots is one you'll definitely want to keep handy. Pretty Pots Dreamed up by super-creative blogger, Christine Chitnis, they're just... Read more →

Rounding Up Your Cookout Favorites!

Whether you're getting together with all your friends & family or just grilling out dinner and enjoying a summer evening in the backyard, we all love cookouts! The burgers, chicken, potato salad, grilled veggies...we'll take it all and today we're collecting your favorites. What's YOUR favorite COOKOUT recipe? Share it... Read more →

Celebrating Year 'Round This Week!

Whether it's these steamy summer months or the jolly holiday season filled with festivities, family and friends, you can always turn to this week's Cookbook of the Week. Divided into 4 sections, one for each season, it's filled with recipes, crafts and decorating ideas to inspire you, no matter what... Read more →

Happy Parents' Day!

Did you know that the fourth Sunday of July is Parents' Day? We didn't either...but what a great day to celebrate! In the spirit of the day, Vickie is sharing a story of gratitude... When I think about what I’m most grateful for, my parents immediately come to mind. From... Read more →

Handpicked for Summertime!

Want to treat yourself to a new cookbook but aren't sure which one would be best for this time of year? Present-shopping for a summertime birthday, shower or wedding? Here's out handpicked perfect-for-summer cookbook checklist... today's FREE Goodie is just what you were looking for! Summer Cookbook Checklist Share this... Read more →

Turn Off the Oven!

With temperatures hitting 90 and beyond, we thought you'd like to keep your oven OFF for dinner tonight! This week, we're rounding up anything you can cook in a skillet or otherwise on the stovetop...keep it simple to make and keep your kitchen just a little COOLER! What's YOUR favorite... Read more →

Keep it Quick & Easy This Week!

This week's Cookbook of the Week is one of our favorites because it was our first book full of all those quickie recipes we all love and NEED in this busy world of ours! It's a great collection (okay, we're a little biased) for any Mom who needs to get... Read more →

Time's Almost Up for Voting!

If you haven't picked your favorites from each chapter of our new book, 101 Easy Everyday Recipes, there's still time! Click the links below to view all five slideshows - 30 photos in all! - and we'll share FIVE winning recipes in an upcoming email. View the Easy-Breezy Breakfasts slideshow... Read more →

Mark Your Spot in Style!

Whether you mark your favorite recipe in one of our cookbooks or keep track of the last page read in your summertime novel, today's project is so easy, you might want to make a bunch! Button Bookmarks You'll need: Vintage buttons in graduated sizes Jewelry & craft adhesive (We like... Read more →

Choose Your Favorite Dessert!

Next week, we'll be sharing not one, not two...but FIVE recipes from our brand new book, 101 Easy Everyday Recipes and YOU can help us decide which of the 101 to include! Based on the mouthwatering photos we've been sharing, we're collecting votes for your favorite recipes...one from each chapter... Read more →

Recipe Round-Up: Too Hot to Cook!

Here in Ohio, it's HOT. And some days, the last thing you want to do is crank up your oven. That's when no-cook recipes really come in handy...just whip 'em up for a cool supper that'll keep YOU cool too! What's YOUR favorite NO-COOK recipe? Share it in today's Recipe... Read more →

Vote on Even MORE Photos Today!

There's still plenty of photos to vote on from 101 Easy Everyday Recipes...the fun continues this week too! Last week, we shared photos from the first three chapters... Photos from Easy-Breezy Breakfasts here. Photos from Toss-Together Suppers here. Photos from Dinner's in the Oven here. This week, we'll cover the... Read more →

To Market, To Market This Week!

This week's Cookbook of the Week couldn't be more perfect for this time of year! Filled with fresh recipes you can whip up after a trip to the market plus year 'round favorites, it also includes tips for summertime fun, flea-market ideas and so much more. Let's take a peek... Read more →

Six NEW Photos for Your Vote!

If you've been missing out on the fun of our new book, 101 Easy Everyday Recipes, it's not too late to join in now! Earlier this week, we started sharing photos from inside this brand new book... Photos from Easy-Breezy Breakfasts here. Photos from Toss-Together Suppers here. We're showing off... Read more →

Top Your Table this Friday!

This week's Link We Love is just ONE of the amazing ideas you can find on Dana's blog...we had to go back and check our archives because we were SURE that we'd already shared her blog with you. You're going to want to add this one to your regularly visited... Read more →

A Second Chance to Vote!

This week and next, we're celebrating our new book, 101 Easy Everyday Recipes by showing you a hearty selection of the goodies inside each and every chapter! Starting yesterday, we began sharing the first of 30 photos here on the blog...we're asking YOU to pick a favorite from each chapter!... Read more →

Too Late for Breakfast? Never!

Eggs & bacon sizzling hot, muffins warm from the oven, buttery pancakes...we LOVE breakfast! And it doesn't have to be sunrise for us to enjoy it, either. Breakfast for dinner is one of our favorite ways to end the day! What's YOUR favorite Breakfast or Brunch recipe? Share it in... Read more →

Can YOU Choose a Favorite?

If you received your July e-letter today, you already know how we're celebrating our new book, 101 Easy Everyday Recipes! Starting today, we're sharing a whopping 30 photos from the book and asking YOU to pick a favorite from each chapter. These 6 are from the first chapter, Easy-Breezy Breakfasts...take... Read more →

A Brand New Cookbook & More!

If you had to choose between a recipe using 5 or fewer ingredients OR a recipe that's ready in under 30 minutes, which would you pick? Well, lucky for you, in our new cookbook, you'll get BOTH...101 recipes in all! Say hello to... 101 Easy Everyday Recipes! Let's take a... Read more →