We’ve been talking a lot about visiting Colonial Williamsburg once the weather is better. I really love visiting Colonial Williamsburg and it’s a great springtime destination! A friend of mine used to work there. I miss him, I miss the beautiful old houses and I miss the delicious food that’s served at the taverns. ThisContinue reading “Being Independent, Colonial Williamsburg and Blueberry Compote”
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Costumes for Mickey’s Not So Scarey Halloween Party
My husband and I are going as Sorcerer Mickey and one of the enchanted brooms. I will be Mickey and my husband will be the broom AND it was my husband’s idea!! We are having so much fun planning and putting together our costumes! I’ll give you links to as much as I can! SocererContinue reading “Costumes for Mickey’s Not So Scarey Halloween Party”
Fighting Weight Gain and Hypoglycemic Attacks
Tuesday, July 12th It can be a vicious circle. You have pain that stops you from exercising and then you gain weight. In an attempt to loss the weight, you cut calories and then you have low blood sugar attacks. To stop the low blood sugar attacks (Hypoglycemia), you have to eat more. Then youContinue reading “Fighting Weight Gain and Hypoglycemic Attacks”
The 4th of July is here!
Monday, July 4th This year, I have really been looking forward to the 4th of July and we had such a fun and delicious day! I’m one of those lucky people that can truthfully say that my husband is my best friend and we always have (ok, usually always have) a great time together, noContinue reading “The 4th of July is here!”
Derry Girls
From the time we turned on Derry Girls until the end of season 2, we never stopped laughing! This show is absolutely hilarious and from Erin Quinn to “the wee English fella” the entire cast is fantastic! There are so many great lines that I can’t even pick a favorite. For reasons I really don’tContinue reading “Derry Girls”
Low FODMAP Chicken Provençal
I’m always looking for new and delicious chicken recipes! As a teenager, I collected cookbooks and my favorite cookbook, along side of my vintage 1940s baking cookbook that had belonged to my grandmother, was 365 Ways to Cook Chicken! Now a days, I’m much busier than I was back then, so the recipes can notContinue reading “Low FODMAP Chicken Provençal”
Happy Birthday!
Today is my birthday … My 49th birthday… but, shhhhh, don’t tell anyone that! Lol This year, I find that I’m feeling oddly happy and optimistic about it being my birthday! I woke up today wanting to shout, “Happy Birthday everyone” like Frosty the Snowman and then I remembered, it isn’t everyone’s birthday, it’s MYContinue reading “Happy Birthday!”
Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York PA
My elderly mother just had a health scare and was in the hospital for 4 nights. She was bleeding badly and her doctor was afraid for her life, so he sent her to the hospital. She was taken by ambulance to Pinnacle Memorial Hospital off route 30, in York Pennsylvania. I am happy to sayContinue reading “Pinnacle Memorial Hospital, York PA”
Give Yourself Permission…
I find that often I feel guilty, especially when the weather is good, if I want to read a book, watch a movie or do some other fun thing. I’m sure I’m not the only person that ever feels this way. For me, I believe it stems from core beliefs that I was taught asContinue reading “Give Yourself Permission…”
Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper
From my youngest memories I was constantly coloring, painting or sewing. Luckily, my parents and grandparents encouraged me in this. One of my favorite Christmas gifts from my grandparents was a Disney drawing desk that had clear plastic overlays that taught you how to draw Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto! ByContinue reading “Discovering Watercolors and My Favorite Watercolor Paper”