Searching for safe spring break ideas? Whether you want to hit the beach, the slopes, go camping or plan a staycation-we’ve got you covered!

Discover small town charm at it’s best in the world’s one and only Waunakee, Wisconsin! It’s a hidden gem worth a stop along Interstate 94 on your next road trip. Learn about the town’s history and what’s new to see and do in Waunakee.

Today I’m sharing some inspiring words from an icon on true beauty. No makeup needed to apply this beauty tip. Just open your eyes and look deep inside to uncover the secret in our Monday motivation.

When my daughter asked for pesto and I didn’t have the right ingredients, I improvised. The results were a Zabelicious hit with my family! The recipe might surprise you.

You’ll be dreaming of a gondola ride in Venice, after you try a true Bellini. Discover the backstory behind the famous cocktail along with the easy recipe to serve at your next brunch.

Dreams really do come true for little girls who sing their hearts out! Haley Griffin is living proof that hard work pays off. She released her first single, “Ferris Wheels,” in the midst of a pandemic. She’s been on the ride of a lifetime ever since.

It’s never too late to follow your dreams. Find out how one woman realized hers, by creating a painter’s paradise, one brush stroke at a time. It’s an inspiring story you won’t want to miss.

There’s power in the practice of gratitude. Meet one woman who says it was a game changer in her life. She was inspired to create a gratitude journal to help others and has even coined the phrase, “GratiTUESday.” Which is why we chose today, to share her story.

We are kicking off our Zabelicious Tour of Italy with “A Roman Holiday at Home.” First, step back in time and grab your Vespa to motor through Italy with a princess on the run from her royal duties. Then, join us as we follow Stanley Tucci as he goes Searching for Italy. We loosely follow his itinerary with our own travel stories and recipes you won’t want to miss.

What better way to start your Roman holiday at home than with a plate of pasta and a glass of vino? I’ll share my Zabelicious twist on Audrey Hepburn’s classic Spaghetti al Pomodoro, along with my recommendation for a wine pairing from Northern Italy. Bring your appetite for our Zabelicious Tour of Italy!

Time to flip that calendar and countdown to spring! A time for renewal. Recharge and reset. Ready for a Monday motivation? Let’s do this!

How can I be the blessing? This week I’ve been reflecting on that very question. I’ll share stories of how one simple act transformed someone’s day. Find out how you can be the blessing.

Everyone is missing hugs these days. Virtual hugs just aren’t the same. I think the idea of a heavenly hug is very comforting. I often think of my grandparents guiding me and giving me heavenly hugs. Find out how you can adopt a grandparent today!

“You never see a U-Haul behind a hearse, so you might as well spend what you have and enjoy it!” Wise words to live by from my Grandpa George, whose generous spirit touched the lives of many on earth. Today, would have been his 107th birthday, and although he’s been gone over sixteen years, he’s never far from my mind. Sharing stories of his random acts of kindness to strangers are the perfect way to celebrate his life.

Stuffed cabbage rolls are found in almost every cuisine and go by numerous names. I only know of it as Holubki, a recipe passed down to me from my grandfather. His mother brought it over from Eastern Europe when she came to America as a young bride. I’ll share the family recipe Grandpa gave me when I got married. I hope you’re hungry!

The origin of this cocktail is still up for debate. The story that seems to stand the test of time is, the French claim it was inspired by an American army captain who arrived at a Paris bar in a motorcycle’s sidecar, requesting a drink to warm him up.

We did it! Zabelicious Life didn’t happen over-night and I didn’t do it alone. Zabelicious has been a dream of mine for some time. My first journal entry about this wild idea goes back to 2015. Stories from my personal and travel diaries go back even further. I wanted to publish them. I wasn’t sure how it was even possible. Or, if anyone would even care to read them.

I’m another year older. But who’s counting? Not me. I’m celebrating! Birthdays are kind of a big deal in our family. It started last week with the arrival of my first card, with a message that took me back to a birthday book from my childhood, A Birthday is a Magic Day!

Cookies that taste homemade, but won’t require any mixing or mess up your kitchen. A simple cardboard box transformed into a treasure chest of bath bombs that’s sure to transport you far far away…. and personalized artwork that makes a perfect gift for that special someone. Perhaps your secret valentine?

Snow is falling steadily as I gaze out the window. I can see ice crystals forming on the trees, as the temperature drops. It truly is a winter wonderland here in Wisconsin. If you haven’t experienced this season for yourself, I highly recommend you give it a try.