So my husband and I moved from Portland, Oregon to Charlotte, North Carolina in August, and, as one might imagine when moving, one of the biggest differences is the weather. Fall in the Pacific Northwest is beautiful, but short. The leaves change color and then fall off the trees in…
Happy fall! I am sure you’re thinking, “Umm, raspberries are so summer, and so not fall. Why this recipe now?” Well, I did make these bars in mid-July, when raspberries in the Pacific Northwest are abundant. And I did start writing this post right after I made them. Then we…
4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. In the Pacific Northwest, it seems to mark a turning point in the weather. It’s like summer has now officially arrived. (Although more times than not, we have low 70-degree weather and FREEZE watching the fireworks.) Another reason I love this…
My husband went to Costco to buy fireworks. As a kid, I loved watching the bright colors pop and sparkle against the night sky and begging my parents to let me have one more sparkler. However, as an adult, while I still like watching fireworks, I can’t stop thinking about…
I love going to the Farmers Market. Seeing all the fresh produce and flowers on display, the new artisans proudly displaying their wares, and getting a quick lunch to sit and listen to local musicians is a fun way to spend family time. The veggies are minis (there’s a picture…
I have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon. It just seems so magical! A few summer years ago, I was visiting my aunt and uncle in Napa and one morning, my aunt woke me up super early to come outside. As I blearily stumbled out of the…
Usually I make a big breakfast Saturday mornings, when our family has more leisure time. However, since we’ve been staying at home for the past 10 weeks, I have been making breakfast most days. (My kid’s favorite is waffles, and you can find the recipe here.) I love a good…
My kids have one more week of school and I teach for two. Somehow the distance learning time went fast and slow, and if you have children of your own, you can probably relate. My kids’ teachers have gone above and beyond through all of this and I wanted to…
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Holly
