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Where to Sip, Eat, And Stay In Virginia’s Wine Country

If you're a wine lover and you haven't visited Virginia's beautiful wine country, you're missing out on the fastest growing wine destination...

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How To Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer At Home

These two, easy DIY recipes are for alcohol-based natural hand sanitizers that you can spray and then rub onto your hands for times when washing with soap and water isn’t ...

$100 Signature Summer Grocery Haul at ACME Markets

Our Signature Summer Grocery Haul

We just completed our “Signature Summer Grocery Haul” at our local ACME Market and only spent $100 for the week! See our haul video, recipes, meal ideas, and more!...

Crock-Pot Green Chile Chicken Tacos

This easy shredded chicken taco recipe can be made in your pressure cooker for a quick and yummy family meal. All you need is some chicken, your favorite prepared ...

A Father's Day Gift Basket with snacks, coffee and health foods

Easy DIY Father’s Day Gift Basket Ideas

Not sure what to get Dad for Father's Day? For something different, we'll show you how to make thoughtful, DIY gift baskets that he will absolutely love....

Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa in a white bowl with tortilla chips

Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa

Sweet and spicy and perfect for when strawberries are in season, this is the perfect fruity salsa to dip with tortilla chips or spooned over goat cheese rounds, grilled fish or...

Thai Shrimp Salad From The Oyster Farm Eatery, Cape Charles Distillery Cocktail, Beach Statue in Cape Charles

The Perfect Weekend Getaway Guide To Cape Charles, Virginia

Last year while driving home from a Virginia food & wine themed road trip, we decided to make a last-minute detour to Chatham Vineyards,...

A plate of Gluten -Free Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta with a fork, gray and white striped napkin

Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pasta

Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pasta! Fresh basil pesto, asparagus, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese are tossed with quinoa penne for a delicious, gluten-free ...

Want to Drink Wine Like a Sommelier? Here’s How.

Love wine? For a curated box of the world's best wines sent to your door, Wine Access tastes thousands of wines a year to bring you the best. Check out our review!...

19 Easy Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks to Make Your Home Shine

Get these easy spring cleaning tips and tricks to freshen your home without using any toxic cleaners. Plus, you only need 1 eco-friendly product to clean every room. See how!...

12 Supplements To Help Support Your Immune System

A healthy immune system is key for fighting off infections and reducing the severity of symptoms. These natural vitamins, herbs, and extracts have shown promising immune-boosting...

Splenda Stevia Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

Healthy Recipe: Low Carb Carrot-Ginger Dressing

A super healthy, tasty and low carb Asian inspired salad dressing! With the flavors of carrots, ginger, orange bell pepper, miso, and sesame oil you'll never think your salad is ...

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Featured Summer Recipes

Celebrate Summer with these easy recipes!

Crock-Pot Green Chile Chicken Tacos

This easy shredded chicken taco recipe can be made in your pressure cooker for a quick and yummy family meal. All you need is some chicken, your favorite prepared ...

Authentic Baja Mexican Fish Tacos Recipe

Recipe: Authentic Baja Style Fish Tacos

If you've ever visited the Baja Peninsula in Mexico, chances are you were served a rendition of these satisfyingly delicious Baja Style Fish...

Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa

Sweet and spicy and perfect for when strawberries are in season, this is the perfect fruity salsa to dip with tortilla chips or spooned over goat cheese rounds, grilled fish or...

Recipe: Authentic Mexican Tacos Asada (Steak Tacos)

Tacos Asada (Steak Tacos) Once you try this recipe for authentic Mexican style steak tacos you'll never try another. Perfect any time of ...

Recipe: BBQ Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle Cream

Recipe: Easy BBQ Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Cream

Who can resist a taco? I know I can't. Well, here's a perfect recipe for when you're in the mood for a delicious shrimp taco and you want i...

Best Ever 7 Layer Burritos

Boy, do I love a good burrito. What’s not to love about a soft and portable package of deliciousness? While I have my favorite spots around town to grab them, sometimes I prefer to make them right at home. Not only can I ...

Health

Healthy Recipe: Immune Boosting Gummies To Fight Cold & Flu Season

I hate getting sick. Who doesn’t? But I have to say I’m particularly unpleasant to be around when I have the sniffles. So that’s why I always have an arsenal of immune boosters...

8 Ways To Naturally Improve Your Gut Health

Once believed to be a simple organ for food digestion, our guts are slowly being revealed through medical research as having a much more complex and vital role in our overall health than was ever understood...

9 Signs Candida Might Be Wreaking Havoc And What May Help

Candida (yeast) overgrowth can cause symptoms from fatigue, digestive distress, brain fog and more. Learn the signs of candida infection and how to treat it....

5 Steps to Fitness for Men Over 40

So, you’re a guy in your 40’s and you’re beginning to feel like it’s physically all downhill from here. You’re getting aches and pains that ...

Home & Lifestyle

11 Tips And Tricks For Decorating With Art In Your Space

Have some blank walls that need a little love, but you don't know where to start? Here's 11 tips and tricks for decking out your home or living spaces with art when you're just not sure what to do. Plus, we'll give you one of our favorite places to source original art from! Click through to get the tips!...

10 Tips For Keeping Your Senior Dog Healthy and Happy

Just like older humans, older dogs not only begin to lose some of their energy and youthful spunk as they age, but they also are at risk...

A Calm Coastal Inspired Guest Room Refresh

Thank you HGTV HOME™ by Sherwin-Williams for sponsoring this post. Visit HGTV HOME™ by Sherwin-Williams for the latest in color inspo and ge...

Easily Monitor Your Home From Your Phone With This Discreet System

I absolutely love home monitoring systems. Since we travel often, being able to check in on our house from the road provides some great peace of mind. However, with ...

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