Travel North Carolina-Discovering New Places Tacos Number Juan in Durham, NC Taco Number Juan’s is a fairly new Taco Bar in Durham, NC. After hearing about this new Taco Bar, I felt I had just had to visit. Juan’s had a nice, welcoming atmosphere, and there was plenty of seating throughout. We chose to…
Journal Prompt-Tell Your Story Through Journaling-Intro to a Monthly Series
I have found journaling to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things; it is also a way to tell our story. I am a daughter, an ex-wife, a Christian, a nurse, a mom, and a grandmother. Life is busy, and even though it is…
Let’s Try A Few New Recipes. Recipe Challenge For February!
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…
Quotes-“Be Brave Enough to be Bad at Something New”
Inspirational Quote… Whether you find yourself on a steady path or in a difficult life situation, you may need to be brave enough to try something new. You may be afraid that you will not be adequately prepared for this new adventure, but that should not hold us back because it is ok to try…
Recipe Review..Zesty Sloppy Joe’s. Easy and Delicious.
Z I studied the recipe…..(Makes 20-25 servings, so I halved it)….. Ingredients 4 pounds of ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped green pepper 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) of condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce (I used ketchup instead) 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 3/4 cup packed brown…
Let’s Talk About Wine-What is Port Wine?
Let’s talk about wine, Port Wine. What is Port Wine? Recently, I bought a white port at a local vineyard. It was super sweet and rather tasty. I found I needed to sip it rather than drink it the way I enjoy my white wines. This wine lasted me a long time because it takes…
Journal Prompt-What Comes to Mind When You Think of January?
Journal Prompt-What Comes to Mind When You Think of January? When I think of January, I think of new beginnings and cold weather, both of which I love. I like the thought of a new year. It feels like a time when the slate is wiped clean, and I can start again. The lessons I…
Food Fun For January. January Recipe Challenge!
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…
Happy New Year 2025
I chose this verse for New Year’s Day because it speaks of “future” and “hope.” Not only a future and a hope but a blessing wherein God says he plans to prosper and not harm us. Happy Day! Life is going to be a piece of cake from now on. I will have a ton…
Travel North Carolina. A Few Things to do in North Carolina in January 2025
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in January 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting…