April is Couples Appreciation Month, folks!

It’s time to appreciate the couple you’re a part of, the couples you’re around or – maybe – the couple you want to create. 🙂

Here’s one suggestion for ya from the Examiner:  “…in the spirit of Couples Appreciation Month, tell them ‘I love you,’ cook them dinner ‘just because it’s Wednesday,’ or leave a quick note on the mirror to make them smile.”

I like all of those… but you know my favorite, right? DINNER! STEAK DINNER!

Click here to read more about Couples Appreciation Month. Then go celebrate all month!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

Your meal is prepped. Your Easter guests are due to arrive.

But what about the table? Presentation is half the battle, right?

Setting a delightful Easter table doesn’t have to be difficult.

Take these Easter table setting tips and make them your own – and the holiday will be a smash!

Use fresh greenery, items that recall the season and beautiful colors and you can’t go wrong.

Read on here for more tips for setting a table that reflects you and impresses your guests!

Photo courtesy of Chris Astley via Epicurious.com.

It’s time to start thinking about Easter menus. And, for me, I stress less if I can make most things ahead of time.

So let’s stress less, shall we?

There are so many menu choices that we can prepare beforehand, and then heat or simply serve when mealtime comes.

For me, a ham is a must-have. We don’t sit down to eat a ham often so it’s usually a holiday dinner for us. Luckily, it’s a heat and serve type entree. And that makes me happy.

The sides and dessert? Well, that’s a different story.

Click here to see a beautiful make-ahead Easter menu including glazed carrots with pistachios (beautifully displayed above), spring pea soup, chutney-glazed ham, pepper cheese biscuits and lemon beehive meringues.

This, my friends, is the recipe for a fantastic Easter meal!

Photo courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens at BHG.com.