Home with a Twist

When my mother cooked all she had to choose from was aluminum for her cooking and baking. Now I use Xtrema Ceramic Cookware. Non-toxic, sustainable, worry-free, all ceramic. Their family-owned business cares about bringing you safe and versatile cookware and bakeware.

Xtrema withstands extreme temperatures making it perfect for the grill, fire, oven, microwave and dishwasher. It's also stain proof and scratch resistant.

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Happy first day of May!

Monday, April 29 is the last day to register for lunch with national best selling author Lian Dolan. Join us for a super fun event to hear about Lian's latest book The Marriage Sabbatical, enjoy lunch and a book signing.

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Over the years I've enjoyed writing content on my blog Home with a Twist. Since retirement I've taken on freelance writing projects. Here's my latest one with AAA Life Insurance Company.

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Our Journey to Downsizing the Nest after Retirement After a twenty-five-year career and raising a family in a large home, I found myself in pursuit of a pivotal choice. While most say retirement and downsizing bring calm, freedom, and flexibility, my journey took a different turn — caring for my aging parents. Life sometimes gives us unexpected pat...

If you crave something sweet have I got a treat for you. Better Sour gummies are only 60 calories a package and 3 grams of sugar. They come in tangy flavors like lime, Ume and guava. Available on Amazon use my discount code 15BETTERMEL at checkout.

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Planning a summer vacation? It's time to start thinking about a new swimsuit. Buzz over to my blog Home with a Twist for the first post in a series of what to pack. I've got swimsuit ideas, coverups and how to care for your suit to make it last!

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If you love to read don't miss the chance to meet national best selling author Lian Dolan on Saturday, May 4. Join us for lunch in my home, hear about her latest book The Marriage Sabattical and go home with a signed copy! People magazine just named it best new book. ONLY FIVE SPOTS left.

Register in the link👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-book-signing-with-author-lian-dolan-tickets-859244903637

⚘⚘I love rose garden season! Every morning I go outside with my clippers and bring inside the sweetest smelling .

I've got three crystal rose bowls from estate sales on rotation for fresh roses everyday. In a few month when the weather is warmer the zinnias will arrive! 🌼🌼

It's time to purchase your tickets to Meet the Author lunch with Lian Dolan. Her latest book The Marriage Sabbatical released just this week and it's already a Best New Book of People magazine!

Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. in my home in SW Fort Worth.

More information and to register 👇
https://bit.ly/3vcoBdF

Join me LIVE with Lian on Wednesday, April 3, noon CST on my Instagram Home with a Twist for a chat on her latest book The Marriage Sabbatical releasing TOMORROW! Woo hoo!

Here's the link to follow https://www.instagram.com/homewithatwist/

🍀🍀Such a cute spring outfit of the day for St. Patrick's Day!

Shamrock gingham top is from Spirit Dress, Game Day Dresses and More . I love all her tops. Use code BLOOM for $12 off all tops.
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Here's the link to shop my outfit.
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SAVE THE DATE! I'm hosting a meet & greet with author Lian Dolan on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. for her new book launch The Marriage Sabbatical. Be sure to follow Home with a Twist and The Satellite Sisters for event registration opening soon!

I'm sharing one of my favorite flower centerpiece ideas on my website using my Mother's copper chafing dish! Plus I've got a recipe for cheese fondue perfect for Valentine's Day!

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Wanna learn to bake a cake? Join my Instagram community and subscribe to exclusive content like my "Cake-a-Month" LIVE cooking school.

Here's the baking schedule:

January 29 - One Bowl Chocolate Cake

February 26 - Freida's Stawberry Cake

March 18 - Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

All classes are LIVE on Instagram at 1 p.m. CST but you can watch them anytime as many times you want as a subscriber. For $4.99 a month this is just ONE of the many things I'll share. Visit my Instagram profile to subscribe
https://www.instagram.com/homewithatwist/.

Batter Up!

Hello book lovers! I've hosted a monthly book club in my home since 2017. We took a brief hiatus while I lived in Maine and now that I'm back in Texas I'm happy we will gather again.

I'm looking for a place to meet outside my home. Do you have a small business with a meeting room you'd be willing to let our group gather once a month from 7-8:30 p.m.? Please email me at [email protected] if you have ideas.

If you like to gift Christmas books to children here's a great list from Country Living Magazine.

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The Best Christmas Books to Read With Your Kids This Holiday Season Remember reading "The Night Before Christmas" with your parents?

Check out Santa's official LIVE ReindeerCam - a 24/7 broadcast of Santa’s reindeer that features LIVE daily visits and storytime from Santa and friends throughout the Christmas season!
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Save the date for my Instagram LIVE Cranberry Christmas Cake class next Thursday, December 6 at 7 p.m. CST

Home baked gifts make everyone happy and I'll be showing you how to make my go-to cake!

Hop over to Instagram and give me a follow so you don't miss the fun.

I've got the perfect hostess gift for the holidays - a porcelain trinket dish from Catherine White Art. It's even signed on the back. Click below to purchase!

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Sit here Mrs. Claus! I wanted her table to look like frosting on a cake - pink and whimsical like Candy Land. 🍭🍬

Most everything on my table is vintage or thrifted! You don't have to spend a lot of money to set a stunning table. Just a little creativity.

I'm loving these PJ sets and nightgown for my littles. Perfect for breakfast with Santa! And they're on SALE!

Here's the link to shop👇
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I'm sharing a free printable of place cards I created. Click to download👇 for your Thanksgiving table.
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Here's a helpful resource on side dishes you can make ahead in time for Thursday.

Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make Now And Freeze For Later These make-ahead Thanksgiving sides, appetizers, and desserts can be stored in the freezer and reheated on the big day, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends.

🦃 It's freezer week! Clean out your refrigerator and freezer this week to make room for your Thanksgiving prep.🦃

Use this week to eat up whatever you have in your freezer - even if it's a pizza from 2022! Let's get organized and ready for the biggest meal of the year!

Don't forget my ebook Thanksgiving Planning Guide is available for purchase with EVERYTHING you need to be a Rockstar! https://home-with-a-twist.square.site/

TWO WEEKS TO THANKSGIVING! One of my favorite worksheets in my Thanksgiving Planning eBook is the grocery list! It's perfect for planning your shopping!

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Forget the flowers - make your pies the centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Read my latest blog post 👇
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My Thanksgiving digital course is full and closed but my new affordable E-book is available for purchase!
Host with confidence and joy!

🦃 A 4-week timeline up till the big day!
🦃 To-do lists
🦃 A complete grocery list
🦃 Menu planning tools
🦃 Placecards
🦃 My family recipes
🦃 Tips and Resources

While this offer does not include personal coaching you have EVERYTHING you need to host!
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I had so much fun carrying my mother's vintage handbag to a wedding last night. Funny thing is bags weren't made for cellphones!

Plus the signature blackberry margaritas were 💯.

Did you see today's reel of my fun dinner with Wendy from Chair Whimsy? Be sure to give her a follow - her TV appearance on the Magnolia Network is in two weeks! Such a fun evening!