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Peanut Butter Buckeye Candy

The absolute best Buckeye Candy recipe!

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If you're an Ohio State Buckeye fan -- and even if you're not -- chocolate and peanut butter balls, famously called Ohio Buckeye Candy, is pretty much a standard requirement for any college football party. O-H Heck! Peanut butter buckeyes make random Tuesday nights special! You know, who needs a football game for this delectable treat? My husband started making Ohio Buckeye Candy soon after we got married, 30 years ago. The first few times he made it, he followed a recipe from a church ... Read More about The absolute best Buckeye Candy recipe!

Board games with teens

Top Games for Teens — from board games to party games, we have the list!

Family

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 and jobs that meant less time at ... Read More about Top Games for Teens — from board games to party games, we have the list!

Perfect Oven Roasted Root Vegetables — the secret revealed!

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My husband and daughter attended a supper club dinner recently, and my husband took oven roasted root vegetables. We have always loved his oven cooked vegetables recipes -- no matter what veggies he chose. But, apparently, he's discovered the secret to PERFECT oven roasted root vegetables every time! When our friends messaged me to ask for Rob's Oven Roasted Root Vegetables recipe, I was a bit surprised. They're all accomplished cooks! I asked Rob if he would share his secret for cooking ... Read More about Perfect Oven Roasted Root Vegetables — the secret revealed!

Best calorie tracker and exercise journals for better health

Health

As 2020 comes into focus, no doubt you've seen countless health and fitness articles to encourage a healthier, happier you in the new year. For those of us in midlife, getting fit after 40 can be a challenge. If, like me, you are committing to healthy lifestyle choices in the new year, these are the best calorie tracker and fitness tips I know! Take the first step! If you never walk further than from the couch to the fridge, add a few steps. Walk the opposite direction, tag the wall, then go ... Read More about Best calorie tracker and exercise journals for better health

The 6 Best Date Night Ideas in the Northern Virginia countryside

Travel

In my "regular job," I am a travel writer. It's a cool job because I get to discover fun, new places. One drawback, though, is I often travel alone -- no hubby. Good wife that I am, I make sure he knows what he's missing (tee hee)! In November, I explored Prince William County, VIrginia, 30 minutes west of Washington, D.C. It's dubbed the "D.C. Countryside," a tranquil escape from hectic city life. Someday, hopefully soon, I will take my husband. I just fell in love with this area. FYI: IT's ... Read More about The 6 Best Date Night Ideas in the Northern Virginia countryside

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I know Christmas has passed, but I have to give my I know Christmas has passed, but I have to give my husband a huge shoutout! 
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One of our best traditions is the stocking theme! Every year, stocking gifts all follow a theme. We open stockings and then have to guess the theme. It’s usually pretty simple, but sometimes someone gets stumped. 
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My husband nailed it this year! 
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Can you guess the theme❓⁉️⁉️
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Buckeye necklace, Buckeye gnome and stress man ref Buckeye necklace, Buckeye gnome and stress man referee...
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It can only mean one thing! #beatbama 
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Oh the simple life! . . All she needs is her favo Oh the simple life! 
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All she needs is her favorite ball.  It goes everywhere she does.  She even sets it next to her food bowl at dinner time!
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But, it must be green! I’ve tried blue, orange and red.  Nope. 
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Silly dog. 
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Hubby made a special spread for our New Year’s b Hubby made a special spread for our New Year’s bowl day for two.  I ❤️ that he tries to make our “just the two of us” days feel special.  He loves me. 🥰
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Happy New Year!!! May you find 2021 to be relaxin Happy New Year!!!

May you find 2021 to be relaxing and chill. I think we’ve all earned “as carefree as Daisy!” 
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