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When, Why, and How to Say No

Are you a "people pleaser" or a "yes man" (or yes woman)? Love to say yes to any and every opportunity that comes your way?There's something to be said to...

When, Why, and How to Say No

By Andy Hayes

Two white teacups full of tea and a white dish of chocolates sit on a lacey white cloth on a red enamel tray.

Tea for Two: Darling Dates for You and Your Sweetie

Ciaran Keast

Want to do something unexpected with your date? Forget the tired old “dinner and a movie” cliché. Whether you’ve been together a long time or have just met, these tea...

Tea for Two: Darling Dates for You and Your Sweetie

By Ciaran Keast

Frugal Yet Fabulous Entertaining Tips

Krista Bjorn

Fabulous entertaining on a minimal budget is easy and inspiring with the following ideas. Decorations Using what you have is the name of the game for frugal decorating. If the...

Frugal Yet Fabulous Entertaining Tips

By Krista Bjorn

How to Host a Tea & Letter Writing Party

Tasha Standridge

There’s nothing quite like receiving a hand-written letter in the mail. It has an old-fashioned sentimental feel in these days of speedy communication. You can host your own fun and...

How to Host a Tea & Letter Writing Party

By Tasha Standridge

Beet It: Balsamic Beet Salad

Jessica Marcy

Beets are one of those unique vegetables that you either love or hate; there’s very rarely anyone on the fence about the flavor of beets. Touted as “nature's candy,” this...

Beet It: Balsamic Beet Salad

By Jessica Marcy

Breaking Breakfast: Irish vs English Breakfast Tea

Ciaran Keast

English and Irish Breakfast teas have been staples in many a home’s tea cupboard for generations. Its strong shot of caffeine and bracing tannins are an excellent companion to a...

Breaking Breakfast: Irish vs English Breakfast Tea

By Ciaran Keast

Gardening Themed Journaling Prompts

Andy Hayes

"Mary, Mary, quite contrary. How does your garden grow?" We've all heard this little rhyme. But, have you considered the metaphors that gardening provides in life? When we moved recently...

Gardening Themed Journaling Prompts

By Andy Hayes

Maple Pecan Buckwheat Tea Loaf

Krista Bjorn

This afternoon, as cool winds blew through our farm, I baked a comforting gluten-free Maple Pecan Buckwheat Tea Loaf. Light yet substantial and oh-so-fragrant, it is a delicious thing to...

Maple Pecan Buckwheat Tea Loaf

By Krista Bjorn

The Right Way to Brew Tea

Ciaran Keast

When it comes to making tea "the right way," everyone has their own opinion. What kind of tea is best, how much to use, water temperature, brewing vessel -- these...