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  • I Took my Sons Out for a Traditional Christmas Shopping Weekend

    Dear Friends, This past Saturday, my boys and I did something that we never, ever do–we went to the stores to do our Christmas shopping. Every year I shop online, mostly through Amazon, because it’s easier and they usually have… Continue reading

    I Took my Sons Out for a Traditional Christmas Shopping Weekend
  • Unwind After Holiday Shopping with a Long Soak in the Tub

    Thanksgiving is over, the metric ton of food we’ve all consumed has settled, and Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are here! I don’t partake in Black Friday shopping, but I will be out and about tomorrow for Small Business Saturday… Continue reading

    Unwind After Holiday Shopping with a Long Soak in the Tub
  • Oven Roasted Vegetables

    It’s Thanksgiving week, and you can’t think of Thanksgiving without thinking about food! Perfectly browned turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, buttery rolls…and my grandmothers tangy vinegar cole slaw! I’m ready to spend a whole day cozy and warm… Continue reading

    Oven Roasted Vegetables
  • Go for a Walk

    Happy Halloween week! If you’re here in the Midwest, then you had a beautiful start to the week. Sunshine, warm air, pretty leaves…the perfect walking weather! I have a confession: I HATE EXERCISE! Really, I despise it so much! But,… Continue reading

    Go for a Walk
  • A Week in the Life: Balancing Obligations and Fun

    Dear Friends, If there is one piece of advice I could give you based on my life in recent weeks, it’s this–obligations are a part of life. They can’t be avoided. But to keep from losing your mind and getting… Continue reading

    A Week in the Life: Balancing Obligations and Fun