When you can’t go out and about, doing your normal celebrations…cakes are essential. Thankful that the bakeries near us are open, operating and creating masterpieces for us to enjoy. Also, thankful that we have room in the fridge for leftovers. Read More …
Good things come to you when you make it happen. Though, you have to work at it. Things don’t just happen. Effort. Determination. Planning. Teamwork. Families. And, of course… Friends. Take the time to make it happen; it’s now or Read More …
What we’ve learned in the last couple months is we need to allow more time… For everything. Groceries Gifts Paper products (though I am seeing availability, it isn’t a given there will be stock when you want it) Entertainment electronics, Read More …
Sometimes, even the best laid plans fall apart. That grad party you hoped to have. The wedding you dreamed of having at the perfect venue you booked. A baby shower for your first grandchild. That huge family, college or high Read More …
If our way of celebrating Cinco de Mayo is even slightly accurate, I’d be impressed. Tacos or fajitas. Corona and Margaritas. Salsa, chips and guacamole. Loud music, lots of dancing and singing along. Embracing life. Fireworks. ….hopefully, these are slightly Read More …
Even though things may be uncertain, you should occasionally splurge a little. It is important, more than ever, to recognize events in your life and in the lives of others. Spring time for our family is a busy time. Besides Read More …
I can’t convey to you enough, but oh so happy these little green sprouts are making us. We tried several weeks ago to kick start our herb garden and it didn’t work. Week after week, stuck inside but nothing grew. Read More …
As we wait for a solution to get us out of our homes and back to working “as usual” there are still things to do. We need to make meals for the family to eat (which is more often, but Read More …
Holidays, regardless of where you are, or how you celebrate is about making new memories. Every year there is an opportunity to try something new. This year, we are trying what the kids (often) would like best…to stay home, sleep Read More …
If you are starting to despair…Easter will still happen. Even if you don’t have: jelly beans (because I ate them all thinking Instacart order would deliver 2 more bags.) a ham (also because of Instacart…the substitutions without pictures of the Read More …