Mary Beth has launched a lifestyle blog about cooking, decorating and adventures with family and friends.  It will be entertaining, informative and most of all fun.  Join Mary Beth and join in the discussion, sharing your ideas and comments. www.plankblog.com

“I can’t believe another year has gone by. It seems like yesterday I was sharing last year’s holiday adventures with all of you. Crazy! All of my kids are older and my two oldest live away from home so the holidays are a great time for us to be together. It is so fun for me to decorate the house, have a fire going and something great smelling baking in the oven for their return. It felt so warm and