I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, visiting my sister. A little vacation now that school is out. I love the South. In my previous life, I must have been a Southern Belle. In fact, I love the South so much I subscribe to Southern Living; it is my favorite magazine. Unfortunately…
Today was the last day of the school year. When I came home from work yesterday, (I work part-time–a full day every other day because we have a block schedule), my husband started singing, “School’s Out for the Summer.” Haha…teachers get excited at the end of the year too. One end-of-the-year…
My husband and I love Costco. We were there not too long ago and bought a selection (or package, I should say) of various candy bars–Snickers, Twix, 3 Musketeers, oh my! I’ve buried them in my closet, so I wouldn’t be tempted to eat them all, but I recently just “rediscovered” them. …
Growing up, I was always jealous of my mom on Mother’s Day. She had a whole, special day to herself and our family did everything she wanted. My sisters and I even tried not to fight for the whole day, (which was always her biggest wish), and believe me, when there’s…
It’s been such a busy week, I am sorry that I haven’t posted in a while. At work on Monday, I had two co-workers ask if I could make Easter sugar cookies. One wanted a dozen polka-dotted eggs for their office aides, (I work in a high school), and the…
In this season of my life where there are days that it’s hard to “look on the bright side,” I am trying to focus on what I have to be thankful for and the many blessings that God have given me. Some of my favorite joys in life (and in no particular order) are: watching a sunset…
Mmmm, I love mint and chocolate. Especially warm mint and chocolate. I bought some mint chips over the Christmas holiday and was waiting for the perfect dessert in which to use it. And the idea came to me yesterday. This dessert provides all the comfort of chocolate and mint in…
I am trying to will spring to come. Yes, yes, I know it’s officially here, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it. There are streaks of sunlight, but it’s quickly gobbled up by ominous clouds and cold rain. Making spring cookies was my way of letting Mother Nature know that it…
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Holly
