The Joy Series: How to Reclaim Your Joy – The Battle Worth Fighting Post 4 of the Joy Series We have been on quite a journey together. In Post 1, I told you my story. The day my husband of 37 years walked out and joy disappeared completely. The decade-long fight to find it again….
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Need Stress Relief? Try Spending Time Near the Water
Need Stress Relief? Try Spending Time Near the Water Let’s continue on with our series on stress relief and self-care. Today, let’s explore one of nature’s most powerful stress relievers — something that has been right in front of us all along. Whether it’s the ocean, a lake, or a gently flowing river, being near…
Tell Your Story Through Journaling Your Old Neighborhood – The Place Where Childhood Lived
Tell Your Story Through Journaling Your Old Neighborhood – The Place Where Childhood Lived A journal series for women who are ready to tell their story. Close your eyes for just a moment. Think back to the place where childhood actually happened. Not a vacation or a special occasion. The everyday place. The streets, the…
Recipe Review-Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips: A Recipe Worth Repeating
Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips: A Team Effort Worth Every Bite A couple of years ago I received one of my favorite Christmas gifts: Natasha’s Kitchen, a fun and approachable cookbook packed with a wonderful variety of recipes. I have been working my way through it ever since, and when I spotted the Crispy Coconut Chicken…
Eating My Way from A to Z in the Triangle: A is for Arby’s
My Restaurant Adventure Series: The Letter A, Fast Food Edition Arby’s If you read my first Restaurant Adventure post, you know I am working my way through local restaurants alphabetically, visiting two to four spots for each letter. Abbey Road Tavern & Grill kicked off the letter A in style, but no alphabetical restaurant adventure…
Monthly Motivation-Disconnected, But Never Alone
Disconnected, But Never Alone There is a photo I love of two gorillas sitting side by side, their backs to the camera, as though they are quietly looking out at the world together. A mother and her baby. Just the two of them, present with each other, needing nothing else in that moment. Underneath it…
Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go
Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go Fun Fridays: Finding Joy in the Journey One of the most beautiful parts of stepping into a new chapter of life is discovering that joy shows up in the most unexpected places, including a week away with the people you love most. If…
Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go
Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go You do not need a perfect plan. You just need a starting point. If your family is heading to a vacation rental for a week, one of the best things you can do before you leave is spend a little time thinking…
One Inspirational Quote by Mark Twain That Is Worth Living By
“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” Mark Twain Mark Twain had a gift for saying in one sentence what most of us need a whole conversation to figure out. And this one is no exception. It sounds almost too simple to be true, but if you…
Where the Music Meets the Menu: A Review of Abbey Road Tavern & Grill
Abbey Road Tavern & Grill, Apex NC: A Review If you are looking for a place that feels like a good time the moment you walk in, Abbey Road Tavern & Grill in Apex, NC might just be your spot. The Atmosphere From the moment you step inside, the vibe is unmistakably rock and roll….