Taking It Easy
Now is a good time for taking it easy. We can (mostly) still work from home. It is summer. There is no school. The kids are home. They are getting along and helping out. Cherish the days. Enjoy the moments. Read More …
Category: food
Spread Some Cheer
It is nice when people spread some cheer, even if glitter is involved. Share some joy. Share some love. Share some fun. Share some time with friends. Summer, weekends and birthdays are good to spread some cheer. Glasses up… ~ Read More …
Memorial Day memories
All my life we have created Memorial Day memories that make us smile years later. This year is no different – even though it really is. No parades. No big community gatherings. No big travel plans. No concerts, festivals or Read More …
25 is the Number
Why 25 is the number… I have no idea. It just seems kind of random, odd and while it is a “perfect number” – it just seems like they pulled it out of the air. Still, I will not complain. Read More …
Cakes Are Essential
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 …
Make It Happen
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 …
Allow More Time
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 …
Best Laid Plans
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 …
Slightly Accurate
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 …
Splurge A Little
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 …