It has been a busy week! This weekend has been filled with exploring Sonoma County and the Harvest Fair. So many good wines to taste and beautiful vineyards to wander through. But soon I will be back to my normal work week routine and that means getting dinner on the table every night. Using my Monthly …
Ok, so you are headed to Chicago for a very quick trip! With so many wonderful city sights to see – where do you even start??? I admit, I am no expert on Chi Town, but my stepdaughter went to college there so over four years we were able to visit the city for weekend …
My husband makes up the best ever homemade chili beans. Hands down – they are the best! We love to have these chili beans as a side to grilled chicken, barbecued brisket, and even with fried eggs for breakfast! Yes, it takes time to soak the pinto beans, but with a little bit of planning …
I am 54 years old, and being in my mid 50s I am very aware of my retirement funds. Each year I look at my retirement funds and reassess how they are allocated. When I started saving for retirement in my early 20’s, retirement seemed so far away. Now it seems to be right around …
Happy October! This is a month full of fun…. No. California Renaissance Fair, Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Oktober Fest, and Halloween. A month full of fun and delicious food! This week is a busy one for me and the meals are both easy and hearty! Here is October Week One Dinner Menus and Shopping List for …
Well, last month’s dinners went off without a hitch. The month was full of yummy meals, and with the posted calendar on the front of the refrigerator – the whole family always new what was for dinner. Yes, I did switch up which night I made what – mostly depending on my mood and energy …
I love the coming of fall! With the changing of the season and the dropping temperatures, the scent of Autumn is in the air. No, I am not talking about the scent of pumpkin everything! But the real scent of falling leaves, misty mornings, and ok, pumpkin, cinnamon, and cloves. Autumn has arrived, and this …
I just finished reading the most enjoyable book – one that I so loved reading that I am recommending it to many, many of my friends. This is a true story told in memoir fashion that is full of heart, hope, and the satisfaction of a day’s hard work. The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food, …
Welcome to Money Monday. When I first started this blog almost four years ago, I addressed financial planning and budgeting concerns. My very first financial post was Knowing Your Net Worth: Getting Your Financial House in Order. As a former financial planner, money and investing as always been a part of my thinking. I start each …
Autumn is officially here, and it is now the last week of September. I meant to get this post up yesterday, but at the last minute my husband and I headed out for a college football game – Cal Bears vs. USC. It was an excellent game sitting in the beautiful sun-filled Memorial stadium high …
