Thanksgiving will be here soon, so it is time to think about food. I love to make recipes ahead of time, so I can do less cooking and have more time to enjoy family on the big day. I found an easy Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Recipe that is perfect for such occasions. Here is the…
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Travel North Carolina-A Few Things to do With Kids in Apex NC
I have had a lot of fun in Apex, NC. I live very close to Apex, so I can visit often. If I were traveling to Apex and had kids, what are a few things we could do? I have two sets of grandkids. Jane and Riley are two and one, and Caleb and Maggie are 6…
Weekly Quote by Alice Feeney “Less Sad”
I just finished a book by Alice Feeney titled Daisy Darker. I found one quote as I read that resonated with me. For any of us who have been through a trauma that removed us from a place of happiness, this quote is for us. Suddenly we are thrown into a place of unhappiness…
Foodie Friday-Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe
I have tried several new recipes this week. I am always looking for recipes to put in a family cookbook I am making, and only two made the cut this week. One was a muffin recipe, and the other a fresh lemonade recipe. Here we sit in the middle of a hot summer, so what…
Entertainment Wrap-Up For July 12, 2022 TV, Books, Movies and Music
A lot is going on in the entertainment area regarding books, TV, and movies. Here is what I have been watching and listening to lately. The YouTube Version What am I reading? I finished Bellevue last week. It was an excellent non-fiction book about Bellevue through the ages. You will hear more…
A Summer Check ist With July Holidays
I love to plan. One thing I like is planning seasonal checklists. I have made a Summer Check List with a list of things to do in the summer months as well as a few daily holidays. The only way this one differs from last June is that the daily holidays have changed. …
Recipe Review-Easy Jiffy Corn Muffins with Cream Corn
If you are in a time crunch and you need to make corn muffins this is a recipe for you. Quick and easy Jiffy Creamy Corn Muffins. I gave these an 8 out of 10 on my cooking scale. For me, anything 8 or above is worth making again. Quick and Easy Corn Muffin Recipe…
Let’s Take A Hike-Hiking New Hope Overlook Jordan Lake
I love to get outside and go hiking. Today I am going to share a hike with you that I took near Jordan Lake in North Carolina This is a hike I took back in 2017. Brodie was still around, so you will hear him mentioned in this post. I am always up for a hike. I…
Tuesday Travel-A Stroll Through Down Town Apex NC
I started a new series Travel Tuesday. The goal is to share a post on Tuesday about Travel. It may be local travel, far away travel or dream travel. I thought I would start with some local travel. We are headed to Apex, NC. Truthfully I will be taking several day trips to explore the…
Need Stress Relief? Try Coloring!
Divorce and Stress. The stress of divorce ranks second on many stress scales, just behind the death of a spouse. I disagree with it being second because I see an unwanted divorce as “like a death but with intent.” Stress can have many adverse effects on your life and your health. With this in mind,…