I am looking forward to this week. A week where there are no appointments and no commitments. A week to relax, enjoy Christmas, the lights, the movies, and the beauty. It’s the time before the last few days before Christmas, when we can soak up the true meaning of Christmas. It’s a week to enjoy…
Christmas seems to come faster each year. And this year was no different, other than that time is flying by. I had no sooner decorated the house than the first week of December was over! And to think that I had our travel trees and upstairs Christmas tree already decorated before Thanksgiving. As I plan…
Like most, I’ll be busy this week with baking and cooking. That doesn’t even count decorating and housecleaning – it’s a lot, but so worth it! What I love most about the day after Thanksgiving is that there is NO cooking. I love the microwave! And the day is usually spent putting up our main…
I am seeing Christmas decorations everywhere! Just this past weekend, we saw families putting up lights on their homes. It puts me in the mood for the holidays, and I’m itching to start decorating, but with that being said, I’m a stickler for celebrating each holiday for itself. I want Thanksgiving and fall-ish decorations up…
We enjoy a hearty breakfast, especially on weekends when we have more time to cook and indulge in a relaxing meal with plenty of steaming hot coffee. On rainy days and special occasions, having a nicer, heartier breakfast is definitely on the menu. French toast is one recipe I like to play with—it’s so forgiving!…
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read my privacy policy for more details. Halloween was a success! The kids loved the maze, and many came back to repeat the experience several times. Parents appreciated the work that went into creating something the kids obviously loved. I must admit that after a full…
It’s Halloween week! I’m sure for many, there will be Halloween parties at school, lots of treats, and plenty of baking. Even for empty-nesters like us, there will be baking and goodies. In fact, I plan to set up a table in our driveway and have snacks and baked goods for anyone who’d like some. …
When we were stationed in Hawaii, I learned to cook a few Asian influenced dishes that we came to love. Although it’s been years since I last made pansit or lumpia, I still occasionally make fried rice to pair with Asian dishes. You have options…everyone likes those! It’s one of those recipes that vary depending…