It is that time of year again! I am starting my 23rd year of packing school lunches. Wow! Over the years I really have packed thousands of school lunches. Yes, thousands! I know that my youngest, a sophomore in high school, is perfectly capable of packing her own lunch, and on some days where I …
I have been having a lot of fun baking and designing a number of tasty and creative cupcakes lately. These Caramel and Apple Stuffed Cupcakes are perfect for the back-to-school and fall season. Did I just say fall?!? I cannot believe that! Yes, fall (or if you prefer, autumn) is right around the corner! Well, …
Recently a fellow teacher got married – Congratulations, Mrs. C! To help her celebrate, we threw her a bridal shower just as the school year was wrapping up and before the official, “I do.” With a little bit of sleuthing we discovered that Mary Poppins was a favorite movie and story of the bride-to-be, so …
Right now I am having a craving for my Easiest Ever Overnight Oatmeal with Blueberries! Seriously. I have been on an outstanding road trip for the past few weeks. Which is why my blogging has been rather sporadic during this time. This little thing called, “No Service” when we are traveling through National Parks and …
Have you ever had a Skip and Go Naked? This sweet lemony drink is seriously refreshing and the perfect poolside or lakeside (just make that waterside) libation. I love this drink for a few reasons – first, just look at how fun it is. Seriously? Have you ever seen something so pink and frothy? Totally …
Ah, I love summer! I’m starting to finally feel like summer has hit. A big part of that is that I just hosted my annual Ladies’ Pool Party. This is my annual kick-off to summer. There is no doubt about it – when I can float in the pool during the middle of the week, …
What does it say that my first blog post after my last day teaching this school year is a summer cocktail?!? I guess I am ready for summer! Actually, if you follow me on Instagram, you saw my picture from Rocky Point Restaurant a couple of weekends ago. Since my school year goes through …
OK, I am going a bit crazy with my salads in a jar. But I gotta say – they are the best invention ever! My friends at work ask, “Why in a jar?” Well the answer is that it stores the salad perfectly! By layering the salad with the dressing at the bottom and adding …
Sometimes a simple change can bring about healthier habits. What am I talking about? Simply adding fresh fruit and herbs to water, infusing the water with lots of fresh flavor, is helping me drink more water than ever before. I admit, I am a coffee drinker to the detriment of water consumption. I have tried …
As promised in yesterday’s post, Roast Beef Salad in a Jar, here is today’s post with my version of a Niçoise Salad in a Jar recipe. Now this isn’t a true Niçoise Salad, but it definitely has the essence of my Niçoise Rice Salad Recipe. Which by the way, is one of my favorite recipes! Perfect meal …
