From Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Years, the weeks blur by. Family gatherings, shopping, decorating, and devouring great foods, becomes the priority for the next several weeks. I’d like to slow down a little and think of the family traditions we have in place and really savor them this year. With my Grandma’s recent passing,… Read More >>
There is nothing quite like a freshly made cappuccino to go with breakfast. However, buying one from a commercial coffee shop is not the same as creating an authentic cup at home. You can make authentic Italian-style, home brewed cappuccino in 3 easy steps. Coffee has come such a long way since the days of… Read More >>
When we moved into the new house, Cory was fed up with my plastic water bottles that I accumulated throughout the week. My car was often like the scene from the movie Bad Santa, when Billy Bob Thornton opened the car door, and beer bottles fell out, but in my case, it was water bottles.… Read More >>
If you’re ever thinking about getting CPR Certified, you can with the American Red Cross. Back in 2010, Cory and I both attended the American Red Cross training for CPR. We are now both certified. Just learning the basic knowledge of CPR can help in case of any emergency. We also are planning to take… Read More >>
I’ve teamed up with some fellow bloggers to bring you this fantastic Light Up the Night 2015 $1000 cash giveaway for two PayPal cash prizes of $500 each! That’s $1,000 up for grabs just for being an awesome reader of the Living5x5 blog! Need some cash for your summer vacation? Need some cash for bills… Read More >>
When Mom told you to eat your fruits and veggies, I’m sure she said eat tomatoes, too (yes, it’s a fruit!) weren’t the first thing that came to mind. It was the ‘green stuff’ that just seemed to multiply on your plate and never go down. What you may not know is that tomatoes pack… Read More >>
Whether you’re trying to come up with gift ideas for a lady who has everything, or you need to save money, yet still show you care, homemade Mother’s Day gifts really fit the bill. Here are 8 ideas for things you can make yourself this Mother’s Day. 1- Decorate Your Own Ceramics: Decorating ceramic mugs,… Read More >>
At the end of the summer season last year, I had a TON of extra basil that I knew would die with the first frost when winter came. I wasn’t sure what to do with the extra batches of basil stocked in my fridge. In time, they were eventually going to turn color, so I… Read More >>
Ready, set, go! Are you all ready for the big game? I’m honestly a big fan of the half time show, and it looks like Katy Perry will be the big performer this year. I’m definitely excited to see how well she will do. Besides that, funny commercials are always something to watch out for,… Read More >>
