Mediterranean Salad

This salad is so flavorful and satisfying. It reminds me of Italy — fresh, simple and delicious. Have it as a meal with grilled chicken (save time by using Purdue Short Cuts Grilled Chicken) or as a vegetarian side. Salad: Arugula Grape tomatoes cut in half Sliced black olives Cucumbers chopped Shaved parmesan cheese Marinated artichoke hearts […]

Helping a Clueless Husband Choose the Perfect Gift

by Martha Goldberg On every special occasions like Christmas, Mother’s Day, my birthday, our anniversary,  (you get the gist), I get very excited over the possibility of receiving a gift from my favorite store in town. For the past 13 years, Marta Stephens has been making every special occasion in my life extra special with their very beautiful […]

Love These Faux-Suede Slimming Pants!

I am LOVING these faux suede trousers from BCBG. They’re soft to the touch and have a very flattering hugging the thighs and butt, and flaring a bit at the ankle creating a slimming fit. They have a slightly higher waist to “hold in” the tummy area. They’re made with a touch of spandex so they retain their shape. I […]

Worried about Mold? Don’t sop up your mess alone. 

You think you have water damage. Maybe some water leaked into your basement during as hard rain. Or a small leak from the bathroom has created some dark spots on the ceiling below. But do you really need to call in the professionals? Can’t you just take care of it yourself? Molds can have a big […]

“Ladies Night” in Chatham and Madison

LADIES NIGHT – CHATHAM AND MADISON  THURSDAY, MAY 5 FROM 5:30PM TO 8:30PM  Ladies, are you ready for some wining, dining, and shopping with your best girls?  On Thursday, May 5 local businesses throughout Chatham and Madison will again be participating in “Ladies Night”.   And just in time for Mother’s Day! My plan is to […]

Babies & Dogs 101

Dogs and kids have been immortalized in movies and on television for decades.  Whether you remember the Petey from The Little Rascals, Lassie and Timmy, Benji, Beethoven, or Clifford the Big Red Dog, the images of kids hugging and kissing dogs are burned in our minds.

Salted Toffee Matzoh? Yes, Please.

Melted butter, sugar, and chocolate on matzoh. Really, what's not to love?

10 Must-Have Items to Remember Prince

An Icon is gone but his vinyl albums will live forever under my bed. He’s only been gone a day and I miss him already.  It feels like just yesterday that I sat in the drive in with my permed hair and watched “Under the Cherry Moon.” I must surround myself with all things Prince while I […]