Last summer, I had the most wonderful opportunity to stay at Hatch House Bed and Breakfast in Towanda, Pennsylvania. When I say MOST WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY I absolutely mean it. My stay was hosted, part of a work trip, but I keep talking about it like I just got back. It was last August, y'all. I still can't get it out of my head. You know a place is special when it sticks for months in your mind -- and the warm feelings linger in your heart. So, let me tell you about it... and ... Read More about Couples Escape: Head to Hatch House Bed and Breakfast
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New Year, New Skill: Watercolor Painting!
Hello, dear friends. It's been far too long since my last post. I'm almost embarrassed, but only almost. 2025 saw lots of changes at home -- hubby changed jobs and we moved permanently to South Carolina. Our son's fixer upper needed a kitchen, so we made lots of trips to Birmingham to help with that. And, well... we enjoyed some time together for a change. It's been nice. But, now it's time to start the next chapter, 2026! A few years ago, I wrote a post, "Forget resolutions. Choose ... Read More about New Year, New Skill: Watercolor Painting!
Raspberry Cookies for Valentine’s Day
I feel like I just put my Christmas decorations away (probably because I did), and now it's time to think about sweet goodness for Valentine's day -- like these raspberry cookies made with real, freeze dried raspberries and drizzled in white chocolate. My husband wasn't much of a fan of cutout sugar cookies, saying that they don't have much flavor. So, I set out to prove him wrong -- and I did! These cookies are his favorite.... so far! raspberry cookies that tastes JUST LIKE ... Read More about Raspberry Cookies for Valentine’s Day
Forget resolutions. Choose better.
Here we are staring at a new year, a fresh calendar, a chance to change "for the better." But is it really "better" to set new year's resolutions? As 2022 came to a close, I wrote a post on Facebook about why I don't set resolutions anymore. As you know from the dieting ads, the exercise equipment ads, gym membership mailers, and on and on, most New Year's Resolutions focus on "new year, new you." My question... Who says there anything wrong with the OLD YOU? New year's ... Read More about Forget resolutions. Choose better.
Top Games for Teens — from board games to party games, we have the list!
Updated December, 2022 We have always loved family game night! Once, we played a game of Rummikub that took more than three weeks. Just when we thought someone would win, another player would win the critical round and set the front-runner back. We'd play a few rounds each night after dinner until the big winner (me) finally declared victory! As our kids got older, family game night got more important. Our teens had lives of their own -- school activities, nights out with friends ... Read More about Top Games for Teens — from board games to party games, we have the list!