All the local meteorologists predicted 2-12 inches of snow this weekend. I thought that if I was going to be snowed in, what better way to use the “snow day” than decorate cookies? Watching the snow fall, as I decorated cookies with my kids, seemed like an ideal way to…
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! For me, spending time with family is so precious, and I soak in the moments my kids have with grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles. While the past few days in my house have been full of last minute preparations for Christmas, now that…
It’s been the perfect weekend to do indoor things. While the weather has been sunny here, it has been windy and cold. Although I normally don’t like wind when the weather is cold, I welcomed it this weekend because it has blown all the leaves off the roof. Which, honestly,…
Happy fall! Autumn in the Pacific Northwest was turning out to be really nice, with 60-70 degree days and lots of sunshine. Then the rain and wind dumped yesterday and I woke up to my driveway and backyard covered in leaves and branches on the ground. As we were pulling…
I am sure you have noticed this already, but why is it that retailers and grocery stores like to be one step ahead of the season? In late August, Costco had Halloween costumes for sale. I was back last weekend picking up glasses for my hubby, (who is struggling with…
I don’t think I’ve met a chocolate dessert I haven’t liked. Wait. That isn’t true. I don’t like chocolate ice cream and I don’t like chocolate cake. Weird. I know. Other than those two desserts, every chocolate dessert I have had, I have liked. Homemade brownies are one of my…
My mom has an amazing garden, and every summer, I am the happy recipient of her bounty. If I’m lucky, she shares her marionberries with me. (Mom, if you’re reading this, can you pick a pint for me?) A few weeks ago she gave me some zucchini. “I have too…
I am always amazed at the amount of energy children have. We went camping last week in 90+ degree weather and the kids were running around, riding their bikes, and playing frisbee–all in the ridiculous heat. I sat in the shade and just watched. (Just look at their hot, sweaty…
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