Valentine’s Day in midlife looks different—less pressure, fewer grand gestures, and more meaning in the small, everyday moments of love. Valentine’s Day in Midlife: A Quieter, More Honest Kind of Love Good morning friends. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I’ve been thinking about what it feels like at this stage of life….
Family, friends and the holidays, sometimes fun and sometimes stressful. Here are 5 ways to survive and enjoy the holidays. How to Make the Holidays Less Stressful Good morning friends, the holidays, otherwise known as the most stressful weeks of the year, are upon us. I love the holidays, and I love to spend them…
There is nothing more enjoyable than a summer barbecue. Here are my 10 favorite 4th of July bbq foods, perfect for every summer gathering. I am in summer  vacation mode even though it’s not officially summer yet. But once the kids are out of school and we celebrate Memorial Day it is full steam ahead…
Jolabokaflod, the Christmas Eve tradition where books, hot chocolate, sweet treats and family take center stage. Jolabokaflod Good morning friends the holidays are upon us, Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away can you believe it. The annual shopping season has begun. Have you ticked a few gifts off your list? If not there…
Thomas Dambo, Cromlix House, Mother’s Day brunch ideas and More on weekend meanderings. Good morning friends. It’s time for weekend meanings with Kim and Juliet. If you are new to the blog, this is our weekly series where we share all of the things that piqued our interest and caught our eye this week. Travel, books,…
Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Why not give mom her favorite flowers in a vintage vase, tea pot or other vintage container? Mother’s Day Flowers in Vintage Containers Mom deserves the world, but you don’t have to spend a lot to make her feel special. This Mother’s Day why not give her…
Good morning friends, tomorrow is Christmas Eve! Are you ready? My mom and step-dad arrived yesterday so everyone that is coming arrived safe. The shopping is finished, of course there were things that did not arrive because of shipping issues, and that is ok because it will be fun to open them whenever they get…
Good morning friends! I hope this beautiful Mother’s Day Sunday finds you well. I realize that these days times are tough and very different than they have been in the past when we can travel as we please to visit our mom’s or have our children visit us. No matter where we are in the…
Good morning! This weekend is a long weekend for most and I am pretty sure that burgers are going to be on the menu for many at bbq’s, Memorial Day parties and picnics. Today I am sharing 10 fabulous burgers that will make a great addition to your gathering this weekend. There is something for everyone, spicy, sweet,…
Good morning! Summer is just around the corner and to me summer is all about family fun, long days at the ocean, getting out on my paddle board, lazy days in the sun reading and lots of food at barbecues, parties, and family dinners. Pepper Crusted Bacon Cheeseburger This weekend is Memorial Day and although…
While Valentine’s cards were first sent in the 1400’s it wasn’t until the 1800’s that the first Christmas card was sent in England. It took a few more decades for this practice to catch on in the United States. Now days over 2 billion Christmas cards are sent each year through the mail, and around…
Good morning! I hope that you are having a good week. I cannot believe that we are 11 days away from Christmas. Are you ready? I have a lot of baking and candy making to do this week so that I can send it to the recipients next week. Aside from that, everything else is…
