Happy New Year!

OK, we're on our way out of town again...this time south to the Pasadena area to celebrate the New Year with friends. But no, we won’t be going to the Rose Parade, thankfully. Been there, done that (too many times). So here’s to a better year ahead. We’ll be back home in Big Ditch sometime on New Year’s Day, but in the meantime, let me share my favorite holiday party tip from huggable Rachael Ray:

“Use your top-loading washer as an ice cooler. When you are done with your party, put your washer on rinse, and all the water will be sucked out.”

Party on!