A snow day in North Carolina is a rare and wonderful day. We long for it and wait for it but if it happens are we prepared? This week I found myself unprepared for the snow day that developed. There were so many things I wish we would have had. We all went to…
Bookstore Adventures-Discovering Bookstores
I love books. Since I love books, it makes perfect sense that I would adore bookstores. With this in mind, I thought it was high time I became familiar with the bookstores in my area and the bookstores I find in places where I may travel. My plan is to search in my area…
Wine Wednesday-Removing a Cork From a Champagne Bottle-The Saber/Sword Technique
What are some odd ways to remove the cork from a wine bottle? I recently did a post on this very thing, “5 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew“. I did omit the “Sabrage” technique because I knew it could be dangerous, at least for me. What is that, you ask? The…
Journal Prompt- What Are You Completely Honest About?
I do not lie easily. If I try to tell an untruth, I quickly give myself away with a facial expression or some strange body language. Not that I have not lied in the past, I am sure that I have, but I can’t recall the event because it is a rarity in my life….
Sunday Amazon Shopping-Nine Must Haves For a Cold Winter Day
What should you wear on a frigid day in Utah? That is the question I am pondering right now. The family has talked about going to Utah for my Son-In-Laws birthday. We would not be going in the warm summer months but in the bitter cold of winter. Josh loves to ski. He did visit…
Travel NC-Tryon Palace in New Bern NC
Things to see and do in New Bern NC Travel with me to Tryon Palace in New Bern NC. I was so excited to be in New Bern, NC. First on my list of places to see, Tryon Palace . Here is a quote from their website …Royal Governor William Tryon and his family…
Journal Prompt Ideas-What Was Your Best Ever Snow Day?
Journal Prompt for a Snowy Day Are you hoping for snow this Christmas Season? I am, but here in NC, we have been in the 70s, even in December. I can dream of snowy days to come and reflect on snowy days from my past. With that in mind, let’s “Describe Our Best Snow Day…
Journal Prompt-What is Your Fashion Style
Here I am in the fall of my life, and I still don’t understand my personal style. I know what I like, but I really can’t tell you why. I feel I need to develop “a look” now that I have written a book and hope to promote my brand. I remember my mom…
Journal Prompt-How Would You Describe Your Fashion Style
Here I am in the fall of my life, and I still don’t understand my personal style. I know what I like, but I really can’t tell you why. I feel I need to develop “a look” now that I have written a book and hope to promote my brand. I remember my…
Recipe Review-Soft Snickerdoodles-My Favorite Christmas Cookie
I have always loved Snickerdoodles. I recall when I was a child, during the Christmas holidays, my mom prepared many different types of Christmas cookies. She made Chocolate Chip Cookies, Spritz, and Sugar Cookies. I remember the year she added Snickerdoodles. I think everyone in the family fell in love with this cookie. I…