Amy took us to the ballgame at Yankee Stadium for our last stop of the NYC weekend. Don’t we look cool and rested? TIP #1 When it is really hot, plan for an afternoon rest. Jim and I needed physical rest. The kids just hung out in Amy’s air conditioned apartment. Trust me on this…even … Read More about New York City Weekend Part 2 …4 Travel Tips plus Yankee Stadium
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How to Make The Perfect BLT
How to make the classic perfect BLT is all about crisp bacon and vine ripened tomatoes! Who doesn’t love a classic BLT? Who hasn’t hated the clean up or burning those delicious bacon slices? Tip#1 for perfect bacon for blt Tip #1. Bacon on the stove top should always be made in … Read More about How to Make The Perfect BLT
Weekend Brunch: Quick and Easy Menu
Weekend brunches don’t have to be elaborate to be tasty. You don’t even have to serve eggs or pancakes. My menu is stress free and delicious! This easy to prepare menu is not traditional at all. In fact, it is also a great one for game days too. setting a casual buffet table A little … Read More about Weekend Brunch: Quick and Easy Menu
Bold Pink and Coral…Do They Clash? Tips for a Patio Table
Bold Pink and Coral…do they clash? Tips for a patio table are ones I have learned over the years that help me do it without fuss or muss. pink and Coral Our pink peonies and the coral floral plates might not go together. They are bright summer colors. Clashing? I wasn’t sure but I didn’t … Read More about Bold Pink and Coral…Do They Clash? Tips for a Patio Table
New York City Weekend Visit with Amy
Our New York City weekend with Amy was exciting, fun, and hot! She had a great visit planned for us. It was nice that Jim and I didn’t have to do any planning. Amy did comment that it was a lot easier when we did. Train and Subway To Amy’s Apartment Friday night, we made … Read More about New York City Weekend Visit with Amy
FOUR FAMILY FAVORITE RECIPES FOR SUMMER
Let’s try again with corrections! I’m sharing four favorite recipes for the summer season that our family enjoys. Two are made with fresh produce from local farmers and our own garden. Do you live in an area where you can pick your own strawberries? It’s a fun activity especially for kids. So is spotting a … Read More about FOUR FAMILY FAVORITE RECIPES FOR SUMMER
Minimalist Travel Tips
Amy and Meg are experienced at minimalist travel and have been even before the phrase was coined! Can you believe they looked cute every single day of our long trip to Europe? Believe me, it can be done for any trip! For a wedding in AZ last year we all packed minimally even with our … Read More about Minimalist Travel Tips
Summer Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
from Memorial Day 2022 Summer red, white and blue for Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. Never mind that the calendar says summer solstice is June 20! We’ll be grilling with some of our kids and their families. There is even a birthday cake in store for our dessert! How about you? summer … Read More about Summer Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
Our Pennsylvania Farmhouse Cozy Gallery
Creating a charming cozy corner in our old Pennsylvania farmhouse gallery finally happened! season of life changes in our home This end of the gallery has always needed something. The wicker I had hopes for not only didn’t physically fit, it just wasn’t the answer. We are in the season of life of passing … Read More about Our Pennsylvania Farmhouse Cozy Gallery
Seasons of Life #5 The Great Book Sort
Boxes of books to sort from the attic Time for the great book sort in this season of life. There were 16 book boxes in the attic. Time to deal with excesses of possessions! It is that season of life for us as older adults. It was the great book sort. The childhood bins and … Read More about Seasons of Life #5 The Great Book Sort