I like to think that my kitchen is almost always ready for my next baking endeavor. I have a “baking box” of backup supplies on hand at any given time. These baking staples are simple, inexpensive, and good to have on hand (even if you aren’t baking). Baking Staples For Your Pantry & Fridge A […]
Books I Wish I Could Read for the First Time (Again)
Is there anything more magical than reading? The ability for a combination of words to transport you to another world or tell you someone’s life story… There’s just nothing better. A year or so ago, I was out to dinner with my parents. There was a young kid at the next table just engrossed in […]
Ways to Stay Connected, Now & Always
I’m pretty much a homebody. My home is comfortable, and I enjoy spending time there. I’ve developed my routine, and it will be difficult if (or when) I have to give that up for someone. However, this COVID-19/shelter in place thing is really kicking my butt. Even a homebody like me went to the gym. […]
Reading Roundup: First Quarter 2020
Hello, friends! I’m doing book reviews a little bit differently this year. I’ll review ARCs and books that I absolutely loved, but I’m going to try and do one quarterly round up. That way, you have one more extended post for quarterly book recommendations. The first quarter of 2020 has been a little bit self-indulgent. […]
Spring Self Care
Happy Spring, friends! Spring is one of my favorites times of year. Well, not all of spring. I just really love the transition from winter to spring when you start getting the sunshine and it begins to warm so you can open up your windows. It’s just magical. In this time of transition between seasons, […]
Spring Cleaning: Getting All Aspects of your Life Organized
I’m fairly certain 85% of the month of March is dedicated to Spring Cleaning. For most people, they’re cleaning their homes…maybe their desks or offices. Some people just keep rolling through the year without any sort of dedicated cleaning opportunity. It’s 2020 now. Spring cleaning is no longer just for your home. Yes, there are […]
Friday Five: February 2020
After January took forever to get through, February went by in a blink. February is my birthday month, but I don’t feel like there was much celebrating. Oh well. I’m headed to my favorite brewery this weekend to catch up with one of my favorite people, and the sun has been shining, so it is […]
#SmileFearlessly: Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth
For years, I have been fighting with my teeth. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of my parents (not sarcastic at all), I was blessed with braces in middle school. I think that was the start of my teeth problems. I mean, for years, there were parts of my teeth that didn’t get brushed because I […]
Build Your Own Book Nook
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted a library in my home. Beauty and the Beast was never one of my favorite Disney movies, but, man, was I jealous of the library Belle was given. There’s just something so comforting about being surrounded by pages. When I was touring houses before […]
Bon Appetit: Fresh Italian Pizza Recipe
Did you know that February 9th is National Pizza Day? For me, pizza is always one of those indulgent things, especially when you go out for it. However, did you know how simple it is to make your own pizza at home? Whether you make your own crust (which I have done, but not for […]