It is the time of the year to plan to make yourself a better person (Although I am sure you are perfect just the way you are)! Every year people make New Years resolutions and struggle to keep them throughout the year. I created this post so you can kick off the new year with… Continue reading New Years Resolution Champagne Cocktails
It’s almost time for Christmas and I am sure you all have your menus complete, but just in case for any of you last minute Christmas bakers I wanted to get this post out for you! It is a red velvet mint chocolate ice cream cake. I got the idea for this after I saw… Continue reading Red Velvet Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
The holiday season is not complete without a Secret Santa gift exchange! Last week my work hosted an ornament exchange between the therapists. We chose names out of a hat and had to try to find the perfect ornament for that person. The best part of the whole event was watching everyone struggle to guess… Continue reading Secret Santa Ornament Exchange & Potluck
Last year I hosted a hot chocolate and cookie exchange holiday party at my home. We had just moved in about 6 months before the party and the house was not complete. Now it is complete and I don’t have time to host a real holiday party! Adam and I decided to put together a… Continue reading A Holiday Party for 2… or 10!
After I made the Mr. stocking stuffer list I got a bit jealous and was thinking about what I would want in my stocking. So here is my list for me and maybe this list will be great for the woman in your life (wife, mom, sister, BFF). [1] Nail polish. This Emerald Empowered color… Continue reading Stocking stuffers for your Mrs. (or Ms.)
I get so excited on Christmas eve when I sneak the gifts under the tree and stuff the stockings. The stockings are the first thing we open on Christmas morning. It is sort of the appetizer to the main meal.
Well today is my 1 year wedding anniversary! We bought ourselves an 8” round Publix cake to celebrate! We ate the top layer of our cake last year, because we didn’t want thawed out cake this year.
This weekend finally brought cooler weather. It is mid November and I am sick of the temps being in the 90s here in Florida.
Welcome to The Eclectic Grape blog! I am Nicola and I live in the sunny state of Florida. I am a Physical Therapist, wife, dog mom, fitness lover, as well as a food and wine enthusiast. My goal for this blog is to include a variety of my interests for my followers to enjoy. I will share my ideas, challenges, joys and fears. It should be an interesting ride.
