The ABCs of my life was a post I started over a year ago – just something to sit and write about as I reflect on who I am and what currently makes up my life. I hope you enjoy this read, and perhaps you will get to know me just a little bit more. …
An Academy Awards to Remember – 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed watching the Oscars last night. From the opening song, Can’t Stop the Feeling, to the ending snafu of naming the wrong film for best picture – the night was another classic for the books. This one will go down in the history books as being the first time ever that a wrong …
Oscars 2017 Best Picture Nominee Themed Party Menu
The Oscars will be here in just a few short days, and I am busy planning my party menu. I have not seen all of the movies that are up for best picture yet. I just have two more to see, and I plan on watching them by Sunday afternoon. The ones that I have seen? …
New Guidelines to Prevent Peanut Allergies
I grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I still love them today, and in fact last night for a late night snack I had half a peanut butter sandwich 🙂 Not only are they a nostalgic favorite – they are quick to make and with the right bread and peanut butter a healthy snack. …
Join Me in a 2017 Reading Challenge
Join me in a 2017 reading challenge! I love to read, but finding the time to read is a real challenge in my life. That is why I am really glad that I belong to two book clubs. This forces me to find the time to sit and read. Plus I get the added bonus …
Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance : A Book Review
At a recent book club meeting a side conversation turned to politics. Mind you my book club is a mix of strong Republicans and Democrats, so politics are usually not brought up at book club. In trying to make sense of all that has been transpiring across our nation in recent months we decided to read …
Quick and Easy Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! I will be doing a bit of running around today after work to pull together a simple and delicious Valentine’s Dinner for my family. Last year I went all out and created a “Trip Down Memory Lane” dinner for my husband. The year before it was all about the kids with …
Not in the Mood? It May be More Than You Think!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means love is in the air! Red and pink hearts are popping up in the stores, vases full of red roses are donning the florists’ windows, and restaurants are booked solid. Romance is hot, hot, hot! And sometimes for some it is not, not, not. Sometimes, we …
Eight Healthy Afternoon Tea Snacks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #CollectiveBias Tea, wonderful tea. As you know I always enjoy a great tea party! But tea is not for parties only, in fact tea is part of my everyday routine. A cup of tea and an afternoon …
2017 Travel Trends with Kendra Thornton
We all know that I love to travel. I actually planned on traveling less in 2016 than in 2015, but in the end I think I got around even more. When last summer hit, I jumped into the car and set out to visit family all over the USA. It was wonderful! Time with family …