Having trouble getting the family to eat Brussels sprouts, even though they’re really good for you? Here’s a little sinful variation…bits of bacon and a little bacon grease. Certainly, this isn’t not an every day vegetable, but a little green leafy indulgence now and then is a must. This is the only way some of…
Of course, by instinct, our answer to this question will be no. But, is that the honest answer? Are you unable to use some parts of your home due to clutter, such as a table or counter tops? Do you tend to stock up on things for which you have no real use? Do you…
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage or kale. It is, in my opinion, a delicious comfort food. It’s creamy and versatile, which makes it the perfect side dish for an array of entrees. An Irish Halloween tradition is to serve colcannon with a ring and a thimble hidden in the dish. Prizes…
If you have not decluttered recently nor maintained since your last purge (or if you’re just starting to declutter), it can be quite a task to get things under control. Thankfully, there are many ways to go about this while keeping your sanity. By organizing and decluttering one section of your home at a time,…
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As you make plans to organize and declutter your home, you will probably want to do as much research as possible in order to get an idea of what you like. By looking at several different places for inspiration, you will get clear ideas of what you do and do not like. By looking extensively…
My absolute favorite part of St. Patrick’s Day is definitely the food! Corned beef and cabbage with carrots and potatoes, Irish Stew, Irish Soda Bread, Colcannon! I love it all! The best part about St. Patrick’s Day is you don’t have to choose Irish dishes for your meals or parties. You can easily put a…
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This year is definitely different, when it comes to celebrating holidays, St. Patrick’s Day included. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a blast with your family and keep everyone safe. Here are some great games and activites to do with your family and enjoy the holiday. Perhaps, they’ll be new to you and become yearly…
Modern St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, at least in the United States, are likely be to characterized by commercial lucky charms and green beer—all of which has very little to do with the historical figure of the saint. Who was St. Patrick? St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, he was kidnapped at the age of 16…
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Family life and having roommates are both rewarding, but each can also be a challenge at times. One of these times is when you are trying to find a balance between keeping everyone happy in areas where they differ. When some members of your household are neat freaks, and others are more suited to audition…
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When did you last wear that? When it comes to clothing, most of us have far more than we really need. If you take a good, honest look through your closet, you will find that there are many clothes in there which haven’t been seen for months or even years. In fact according to The…
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