Like 99% of other people, I am holiday-crazed. The coziness and cheer of the season is enough to soften even my tough exterior (I'd like to think I'm a pretty tough cookie but some may beg to differ). I make sure that as soon as mid-November rolls around, I get my holiday gusto in gear. Put up the decorations, light a cranberry candle...

One of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon is in the kitchen, trying my hands at a new recipe. I am a die-hard foodie who loves experimenting with new flavors, and putting twists on classic meals. That's one of the many reasons I adore the holiday season! When else do you have an excuse to whip up 37 different courses for no...

I'm a bit of a nut when it comes to organization. I guess you could say my type-A personality tends to dictate everything I do. This summer, I was on the hunt for the perfect planner: one that was functional, fun and one I would ACTUALLY use. You see, in the past, I've had an unfortunate habit of buying planners, only to quit...

There is no doubt in my mind that fall/winter fashion trumps all, and a good boot is an absolute must in the realm of cold weather garb. I am an avid boot/bootie collector. There are few things that get me as excited as a gorgeous new pair of boots for the season. Plus, I'm a midwesterner, which means my boots need to be...

I know, I know. The word "miracle" is about as gimicky as it gets. But don't discredit this post just yet! The past few months, I've been in a bit of a beauty slump. To say I've struggled to find a foundation worth keeping is an understatement. It seems that every product I try fails me in either shade, formula, coverage or longevity....