Clutter Hacks
Organized Entertaining
By
Meghan Keen
When it comes to finding the perfect present for your favorite coffee lover, there are all sorts of items that go beyond the standard coffee mug. Give them something unexpected, whether it’s a frother to dress up a cup of coffee, or an organizer to help free up counter space in the kitchen, there are all sorts of gifts coffee lovers will appreciate.
For anyone who loves a good cup of coffee just as much as they like whipping up something in the kitchen the Electric Kitchen Wand makes a great present. This wand has all sorts of handy features that make cooking easier, including a frother attachment that makes it easy to whip some foam for a coffee drink.
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By
Michaela Strathman
How cute are these? Holiday decorating doesn't get much easier than this colorful display - you could even add some tinsel to add to the glittering effect!
Join us on Pinterest for Christmas ideas and more!
By
Michaela Strathman
Just because summer is over doesn't mean you can't still enjoy some outdoor time in between snow or rain storms! All you need is a method for heating a small space, and we've got just the things that you need to stay warm while enjoying a little winter patio time, plus some extra seasonal outdoor items!
This is a true beauty, great for the winter months! Build a safe fire pit to keep your toes cozy year-round.
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By
Michaela Strathman
Perfect for any entertaining occasion, from Christmas to birthdays!
Check out our great ideas (and others) for Entertaining on pinterest!
By
Michaela Strathman
This is such a great idea and I love the non-traditional colors!
Join the Holiday fun with us on our pinterest Christmas board!
By
Michaela Strathman
A must-have for holiday baking: a good cooling rack for evenly cooked cookies, pies and other holiday treats!
Collect Christmas ideas on pinterest with the rest of us!
By
Michaela Strathman
As you've probably already figured out, there is a ton of information on the web regarding cooking, healthy eating, recipes, holiday cookies, and so on. It can be difficult to wade through all of the information, so I have tried to make that easier on you with this list of my favorite go-to websites for advice on all things cooking and entertaining related. Although I wouldn't call myself an expert, I entertain several times a year, over 20 people at a time, so I've been through my fair share of ups and downs when it comes to feeding lots of hungry mouths. With holiday parties in full swing in my house, I have collected some great resources that can help you get through entertaining with less stress. Cheers!
PBS Food is one of my favorite recipe and entertaining ideas websites.
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By
Michaela Strathman
I think it's safe to say a chocolate fondue fountain is on all of our hostess wishlists, right?
Join the holiday entertaining fun on pinterest with the rest of us!
By
Michaela Strathman
This easy recipe presses puff pastry into muffin tins to create little "bowls" for cranberry and brie cheese (!!!)
Find great Entertaining ideas with us on pinterest!
By
Michaela Strathman
I did! The old tissue paper and cardboard trick can only work for so long. Time to update my ornament storage system:
Check out great Christmas ideas from around the globe on pinterest with us!
By
Michaela Strathman
It's that time of year again! Time to brush off that egg-beater and freshen up your holiday menu. From cookies to family meals, we've got you covered with the best cooking tools, many of which also make great gifts as well!
The shiny copper color alone is enough to make my mouth water.
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By
Michaela Strathman
Switch out your doormat with this seasonal fun-inspired mat!
Join the holiday fun on pinterest with Stacks!
By
Michaela Strathman
These would be a fun hostess gift - the recipe uses crushed peppermint candy which melts within the cookies!
Join the holiday fun on Pinterest with Stacks!
By
Michaela Strathman
Whether you're shopping for your sister, wife, mother or aunt, here is an easy guide to this season's hottest gifts for that lovely lady in your life! Let your computer do the work for you this shopping season with our easy to use gift guides. And, as always…Ladies First!
We gals love our cosmos and our monograms! This set of 4 glasses offers the best of both worlds!
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By
Meghan Keen
Setting a festive holiday table is the perfect way to get everyone in the holiday spirit. From napkin rings to serving dishes there are all sorts of tabletop essentials. Aside from setting the table, sometimes the biggest problem is finding all the elements you need. That’s why having the proper storage is key for keeping everything organized and easy to find. There’s all sorts of china storage especially designed for holding silver flatware or fine china, all you have to do is find the right pieces to fit your collection and your storage space.
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By
Michaela Strathman
What a great idea for all of those tiny breakable Christmas bulbs…
Join us on pinterest to see what Christmas tips we are finding!
By
Matt Matasci
Despite being a huge football fan for my entire life, I somehow managed to never attend a professional football game. This year, the Carolina Panthers who happen to be my favorite team in the National Football League, are set to have an away game in nearby San Diego, CA to take on the San Diego Chargers. It is a pretty rare occurrence that my favorite team plays on the West coast, as they are based in Charlotte, NC and mostly play teams on the East coast. I knew I had to take advantage of this rare opportunity and make the trip down to San Diego.
One activity I have really been looking forward to, is finally having the opportunity to do some tailgating at a real NFL stadium. I have done a little lightweight tailgating at college football games, but never anything of this magnitude.
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By
Michaela Strathman
This cute little guy is made of cheese, a great appetizer for all of those holiday parties coming up!
Come see what we're pinning for Christmas!
By
Michaela Strathman
Beautiful porcelain rectangular platter set with a modern edge!
Get holiday entertaining ideas from our pinterest boards!
By
Michaela Strathman
This is a refreshing, unique Thanksgiving menu with a Mexican twist!
Check out our Thanksgiving planning tips on pinterest!
By
Michaela Strathman
This covers everything from the shopping part to the gravy part!
Check our Thanksgiving board out on pinterest!
By
Michaela Strathman
Love the look on the Turkey faces 
Check out our Thanksgiving board on pinterest for fun and for real tips!
By
Michaela Strathman
Just a few days until Turkey Day!
Get your table design set with help from our Thanksgiving board on pinterest!
By
Meghan Keen
From the Thanksgiving turkey to the Christmas ham, cooking for the holidays can be a bit overwhelming. With so many details to take care of it can take a lot of planning to ensure everything goes right the day of.
There are basic steps you can take to plan ahead, like keeping a list of favorite holiday recipes, along with a shopping list for each recipe. Keeping these recipes in a binder or saved in your computer also means you can go back and make notes or adjustments to recipes so you know how long something actually needs to bake or if it really serves ten people.
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By
Michaela Strathman
Beautiful way to dress up that Thanksgiving table and use up old pumpkins, gourds and squash!
Check out our new Thanksgiving board on pinterest!
By
Michaela Strathman
Just looking at the pictures makes my mouth water!
Get Thanksgiving-ready with our collection of fall cooking pins!
By
Michaela Strathman
It’s less than two weeks away! And I, shockingly (joke!), have not come up with the menu for Thanksgiving. Some quick searches on the internet lead you to some pretty amazing tools and information, these days.
But it’s a lot to sort through, so I thought I’d share my picks for the best Thanksgiving tools out there on the web:
Of course there are plenty of menus and recipes to be found, but I had to share this menu planning tool from epicurious, it is really cool. You answer five questions and it comes up with a menu for you based on your answers. The questions range from “Do you want your menu to be healthy” (umm, no) to whether you are feeding kids too or just adults. And if you don’t like their menu, you can still view all the recipes and build your own meal. They have some nice updates on traditional menu items.
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By
Michaela Strathman
Get new ideas for your Thanksgiving table like these gourd candle holders!
Check out our favorite pins including Fall Decorating ideas…
By
Matt Matasci
As I mentioned before in my previous post, this year the arduous task of hosting Thanksgiving for both sides of my family has fallen to me and my wife. As I was writing about the best way to store and preserve all of that leftover turkey and stuffing, I recalled another hurdle that I cleared the first time I hosted Thanksgiving:
“How am I going to fit all of those family members into my dining room?”
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