by theferretonline | Nov 18, 2009 | entertaining, family, holiday gifts
Lots of family time = lots of talking. And, usually about super fun topics like your dating life or plans for having children. Unless you are in my family. I’m pretty sure my mother will use the opportunity to tell us everything she has learned from Dr. Oz....
by theferretonline | Nov 6, 2009 | entertaining, food, housewares
I love Mighty Leaf tea. And, I’m not ashamed to admit that I initially fell in love with it because of the silk pouch. It just looks so luxurious. However, after trying several varieties, I know it is more than just appearance…this is great tea! My new...
by theferretonline | Aug 10, 2009 | entertaining, paper
My friend Susann’s mother-in-law found the cutest party decorations. Photofetti! Confetti made from your own pictures. Brilliant. It would also be cute in a gift basket, for a baby shower, at a corporate event…or even to throw at a bride and...
by theferretonline | Aug 4, 2009 | entertaining, guilty pleasures, housewares
I can’t explain my preoccupation with salt and pepper shakers. I don’t have a collection of them – I only have one set and they are old aluminum Kromex set. In spite of that, I am drawn to them. My latest fascination is this Saltside Out Shaker. It...
by theferretonline | Jun 22, 2009 | entertaining, food, guilty pleasures, kids
My friend Tanya told me about the “one bowl brownie” recipe on the back of Baker’s Unsweetened chocolate squares. Super easy to make…even with my nephews! We made some this week-end, and as a good Tia, I let them eat one in the morning (before...
by theferretonline | Jun 15, 2009 | entertaining, housewares
My mother “visits” exotic destinations every morning with coffee mugs collected from years of worldwide adventures. I haven’t been drinking so much coffee lately; I’ve been trying to drink more water. However, I think I may borrow her idea and...
