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
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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
Sabbath Words #6 Plans for the Future
It was a soggy Saturday. The rain predictions were 100% correct. Rain and more rain. The daffodils blooms hung graceful, downed by the steady rain. vibrant yellow of early spring blooms The vibrant yellow of early spring isn’t harsh. Instead, it holds a promise that spring to come. Hope for the future. plans for hope … Read More about Sabbath Words #6 Plans for the Future
Table Mix & Match for Spring
Each season I take a fresh look at my table potential. I’m sharing options I tried out. Actually, I do this nearly every time we have a family gathering for holidays or birthdays. Sometimes, I do it just for Sunday lunch. Easter is around the corner. I’m hoping this will inpsire you as you plan … Read More about Table Mix & Match for Spring
Season of Life #4 Empty Nest Room Changes for Our New Lifestyle
I can’t tell you how much pleasure the new arrangement in our middle room gives me a smile when I walk in it and it’s often! As you may know we are empty nesters. That means some lifestyle changes. Bedrooms to be cleaned and maybe repurposed. Or you maybe packing up childhood treasures as you … Read More about Season of Life #4 Empty Nest Room Changes for Our New Lifestyle
Whimsical Easter Centerpiece
It is a time of whimsy! Bunnies hiding eggs? That is whimsy! using skill and creativity Many of my blogger friends are amazing who are so skilled in floral arranging. I’m am not! Simple bouquets in short vases are more within my skill group! Lacking that skill means I have to come up with other … Read More about Whimsical Easter Centerpiece