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. …
It’s that time again, you know, holiday meal planning. For Halloween, we like to greet trick-or-treaters and their parents by sitting out front to hand out candy. This year will be no different, though we plan to hand out candy once they’ve gone through the maze. Still, I like to have something warm to drink…
It’s been super busy around our neighborhood. It’s that time of year for elections for board members of the MOA/HOA for our community. Several of us are now running for positions that are opening up. It’s been hectic to say the least! Over the past couple of weeks, we planted five trees: two on our…
Happy first day of Fall! The trees are starting to turn color here, and before long, they’ll be a vibrant gold. I’m excited and a bit sad; I’m excited for fall, a bit sad that summer is coming to an end. I’m excited for the upcoming holidays, and I look forward to autumn festivals, Oktoberfests,…
It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through September! Like most of you, I’m starting to plan for the upcoming holidays. I usually create a special folder marked for holiday meals as I plan for each of the special occasions and holidays. This includes not only dinners, but also breakfasts, brunches, and baked goods. For…
As summer winds down and the temperatures start to cool, I’m excited for seasonal veggies to make a comeback! And while, toward the end of the week, you’ll see favorite foods like butternut squash and apples, most of the meals will be centered around end-of-the-year summer seasonal veggies, such as zucchini, tomatoes, and basil. Some…
Happy Labor Day Weekend! I’m a bit late in posting today, but for good reason. I opted to start my fall decorating yesterday instead of working on the blog post. Yikes! I’ve grown tired of my summery-deco, and with a rainy day, dark, and overcast, it put me in the mood to pull out fall…
This week, it’s about camping! No, I’m not talking about tent camping and open fires with coffee percolating in a tin coffee pot —this is not the type of camping I’m referring to. It’s more like glamping, but hey, we’re getting up in age, so a nice, soft bed, a propane-fueled stove with an oven,…