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. …
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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,…

What the Heck Is Series-“What The Heck Is Face Blindness?…
It seems that I come across so many terms that I am unaware of. With this in mind and hoping that I am not alone in the dark, I decided to do an ongoing series on “What the Heck Is…?” As I come across terms or things I don’t understand, I will write a post…

My What the Heck is Series- What the Heck is Bitcoin?
It seems that I come across so many terms that I am unaware of. With this in mind and hoping that I am not alone in the dark, I decided to do an ongoing series on “What the Heck Is…?” As I come across terms or things I don’t understand, I will do a post…

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 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-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…