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A Busy Mom's Best Friend: How To Stay Organized While You Run a Household

By maria March 6, 2020How To's, Life Hacks, ParentingNo Comments

Being a mom is never easy, even if you love your job and enjoy taking care of your family. From balancing appointments and schedules to cleaning, cooking, teaching, and loving,…

How To Prepare Your Kitchen for a Dinner Party

By maria March 5, 2020Entertaining, How To'sNo Comments

No matter the size of your house, guests will always gather in the kitchen. To make sure that everyone feels welcome, make sure this crucial room reflects your dining and…

Happy Carnevale! Celebrate Like You're in Venice with this Frittele Recipe.

By maria February 23, 2020Italian Culture, La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

Three Essential Tips To Help You Travel More Frequently

By maria February 21, 2020Life Hacks, TravelNo Comments

There are numerous barriers to frequent travel, including work and money. However, you should not let these issues prevent you from expanding your horizons and connecting with new cultures. Here…

How To Host an Outdoor Italian-Themed Dinner Party

By maria February 15, 2020Entertaining, How To's, Italian CultureNo Comments

A dinner party is sure to bring your friends and family all together. Whether you're Italian or simply love Italian food, your company and delicious menu can come together to…

How To Take Care of the Trees on Your Property

By maria February 10, 2020Gardening, How To'sNo Comments

If you are a property owner, then you must take care of your trees. They beautify your grounds and help improve your property value. Additionally, they may help lower your…

4 Benefits to Buying a Rug for Your Living Room

By maria February 9, 2020Interior DesignNo Comments

No matter what type of floor you have in your living room, you will likely benefit from adding a rug. Rugs provide texture, color and a certain amount of protection…

3 Tips If Your Garden Just Isn't Working Out

By maria February 7, 2020Gardening, Life HacksNo Comments

It's frustrating to spend time, money, and effort on planting a garden only to have it fail. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to encourage it to thrive.…

4 Factors You Didn’t Realize Could Affect Your Health

By maria February 5, 2020Health and WellnessNo Comments

Your health can be affected by a variety of factors, from the nutrients you consume to the stress you experience. It's important to know what affects your health and how…

Maintenance Tips That Will Keep Your Furniture Looking New

By maria February 4, 2020Home Improvement, Interior Design, Life HacksNo Comments

You spend a lot of money on your furniture, a lot of time picking it out, and a lot of effort making sure it fits into your home's decor. Therefore,…

How To Turn a House Into a Home

By maria February 3, 2020Home Improvement, How To's, Interior DesignNo Comments

Anyone can live in a house, but it takes a special knack to turn a house into a home. Some people have the skill naturally, while others have to work…

How To Create an Outdoor Cooking Space in Your Backyard

By maria January 28, 2020Home Improvement, How To'sNo Comments

Outdoor kitchens are all the rage, and with good reason. Not only do they provide you with plenty of bonus space for hosting large gatherings, but they also allow you…

3 Essential Travel Destinations You Should Visit in Northern California

By maria January 28, 2020Travel, WineNo Comments

The varied terrain and unique mix of cities and rural landscapes make a trip to Northern California a treat for all of the senses. However, with so much to see…

3 States to Visit to Experience America's Diverse Food Culture

By maria January 25, 2020Culinary Art, TravelNo Comments

From sea to shining sea, America boasts a proud and storied food culture. With so many unique regions and people, the country is a true melting pot of flavors. Here…

Innamorata with a Chocolate Pear Torte.

By maria January 20, 2020La Dolce Vita (Dessert Recipes), RecipesNo Comments

copyright, 2020, Maria Liberati I am in love with the sun ... it gives me warmth I am in love with the wind... it caresses me I am in love…

Should I Go Paragliding on the Florida Coast?

By maria January 14, 2020TravelNo Comments

Many people on vacation like to include a little adventure during their trip. Paragliding can be a fun water activity while visiting the beautiful beaches of Florida. Here are some…

How To Get Rid of Spiders In Your Kitchen

By maria January 12, 2020How To's, Life HacksNo Comments

Do you hate spiders? Just the sight of them can make some people tremble in fear. One of the worst places to find these little pests is in your kitchen.…

What to Keep in Mind When Moving to a New House With Kids

By maria January 11, 2020ParentingNo Comments

Moving can be an exciting experience, but finding the perfect home can be tricky, especially when you have children. Your kids need plenty of room to run and play, and…

How To Use a Farmer's Methods to Grow Produce At Your Home

By maria January 9, 2020Gardening, How To'sNo Comments

Farmers feed the world. Whether raising corn, celery or cabbage, the hard-working folks in agriculture stake their livelihood on producing healthy food. You can apply their expertise to improve your…

How To Improve Your Home Air Quality

By maria January 4, 2020Health and Wellness, Home Improvement, How To'sNo Comments

Having air to breathe is essential for you to live. However, the quality of the air that your breathe is important, too. When it comes to bringing the air quality…

How To Start Raising Chickens in Your Backyard

By maria January 1, 2020Country Living, How To'sNo Comments

Imagine waking up to fresh eggs every morning from chickens you've raised in your yard. This can be more than a dream. Raising chickens has become popular, and it is…

What to Keep in Mind When Creating the Kitchen of Your Dreams

By maria December 28, 2019Home ImprovementNo Comments

Designing your dream kitchen may actually be easier if you've cooked in some not-so-dreamy kitchen until now. In addition to coming up with the ideal layout for you, you'll want…

How To Celebrate Italian Christmas Traditions at Home

By maria December 23, 2019Christmas, How To's, Italian CultureNo Comments

Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated around the world, and Italy knows how to truly make a magical time. Luckily, you don’t have to travel to another country to…

A Traveler's Guide To Shopping in Northern Virginia

By maria December 22, 2019TravelNo Comments

Finding a great place to shop can be a challenge if you don't know the area. Luckily, shopping in Northern Virginia is easy because of the wide selection of retail…

3 Additions to Make Your Home a Healthier, Happier Place

By maria December 19, 2019Health and Wellness, Home ImprovementNo Comments

If you’re looking to increase both your enjoyment of your home as well as your property value, there are a number of additions and improvements that you can focus on.…

The Benefits of Composting for Your Backyard Garden

By maria December 18, 2019Gardening, Life HacksNo Comments

Today's society mainly relies on chemicals to fertilize gardens. However, composting is nature's way of fertilizing the soil. While there are many benefits to the earth, composting can also save…

Tips for Adding an Italian Twist to Your Holiday Meals

By maria December 16, 2019Cooking TIps, Events & AppearancesNo Comments

I'm doing a radio book tour for my Gourmand World Award Winning Book that has become a Holiday tradition in many householdsThe Basic Art of Italian Cooking:holidays and Special Occasions-2nd…

Dining on a Dime: How To Keep Holiday Meals Simple, Sophisticated, and Inexpensive. (Christmas Podcast)

By maria December 15, 2019Holidays, Podcast PromotionNo Comments

December 22 at 5 pm tune in to the podcast Dining on a Dime's Christmas edition at www.wildfireradio.com and you can also hear the show any time if you miss…

What To Do With Your Food When Moving Houses

By maria December 8, 2019Life HacksNo Comments

You're getting ready to move, and you think you have every room cleaned, organized, and ready to go. Then you open your pantry or your refrigerator, and you realize that…

How To Effectively Add Art to Your Home

By maria December 4, 2019How To's, Interior DesignNo Comments

Decorating a home is a relatively simple task for most people. However, others may not know where to start. Even if they love their current decor, they may want to…