Dear Little Libbie, I'm a novice in the kitchen and find myself overwhelmed when planning a dinner party. How can I create a simple but impressive dinner that won't leave me stressed out? Hi there! Hosting a dinner party can be a lot of fun without the stress. Keeping things simple is the key. Here... Continue Reading →
LL Recipe Review: Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies
All I can say is "WOW!" These cookies came across my instagram feed and the icing drizzle had me hooked. I actually had never heard of these cookies before (even with being a loyal Gilmore Girls fan) but seeing the title and that crumble made me immediately want to try them. These cookies ended up... Continue Reading →
Embrace the Joy of Hosting during the Holidays
As the holiday season draws near, there's an undeniable air of warmth and joy that fills the atmosphere. It's that wonderful time when our homes come alive with the spirit of celebration, love, and togetherness. I feel that one of the most fulfilling aspects of this festive period is the opportunity it offers to open... Continue Reading →
5 Ideas for Thanksgiving Traditions
My family is a big 'tradition' family. We always love the holidays and can always find an excuse to make a new tradition. To me, the food is just one piece of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is so much more than just the food. It's about hosting and welcoming people into your home - whether it is... Continue Reading →
Little Libbie’s Holiday Gift Guide: Kitchen and Hosting Must-Haves
You all know that the kitchen brings me so much joy - from the smell of homemade cookies to fresh bread, I think there is nothing better than making memories in the kitchen. Around the holidays I think even more memories can be made in your home while you gather with loved ones. It can... Continue Reading →
Little Libbie’s 5 Steps to a Stress-Free First Thanksgiving
Thinking about hosting your first Thanksgiving next week? This experience could be very overwhelming very quickly but with a little bit of planning and creativity, you can make it happen (and enjoy it)! Here's a 'cheat sheet' of five easy steps to make it a stress-free and enjoyable experience: Step 1: Plan Ahead! Start by... Continue Reading →
Dear Little Libbie, I’m afraid to host. What can I do to feel more comfortable?
Hosting can be super fun but also very stressful. It seems like the world has set an expectation of perfection when it comes to having people over to your home. Magazines show perfectly cleaned homes with plenty of seating, matching dishes, beautiful linens, etc. Pinterest shows pretty photos of food that is plated like a... Continue Reading →
2023 Resolutions
I spent a lot of time over the holidays cleaning out my kitchen. I recently got married and received some beautiful gifts that we stored away until we had time to clean out a cabinet and make room for the new. I took everything out of our cabinets, scrubbed them clean, said goodbye to some... Continue Reading →
