Strawberry Donuts with Strawberry Glaze are a wonderful way to use up some of those ripe and juicy spring strawberries! Our very first “no longer in shelter in place activity” was to go strawberry picking! There’s a local farm we love that has a great reservation system in place to keep social distancing possible. We…
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Chocolate Sheet Cake with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting
A delicious and easy chocolate sheet cake recipe with fluffy chocolate frosting! Dear friends, I’ve been needing to write, wondering how you all are doing and holding up during this crazy time in history. We are currently at 1 month of “shelter in place” and my kids have been amazing. I, on the other hand,…
January 2020 Book Reviews – 11 Books of Different Genres
Here are detailed reviews of the 11 books I read in January! January was a great reading month for me. I read 11 books – and although they weren’t all 5 star reads, they definitely kept me interested in turning the pages. From fantasy fiction (which is definitely not a genre I read much) to…
How To Buy Audiobooks and Support Indie Bookstores with Libro.fm
Do you love supporting local, independent bookstores? Then you need to know about buying audiobooks and print books while supporting your local community through Libro.fm. I get asked all the time about how I am able to read so many books. Usually, my first answer is I don’t watch TV. I couldn’t tell you the…
Project 365 2020: Our Life In Photos January 13th – 19th
Project 365 2020 is a photo a day project I am participating in using mostly my Nikon DSLR. Here is a look at our life in photos from January 13th – January 19th 2020. This past week was one of those weeks where it was just so bitter cold out and dreary…I wanted to pull…
Instant Pot Risotto with Shrimp and Veggies
This low fuss Instant Pot Risotto recipe with shrimp and veggies is one of those meals that tastes like you’ve slaved over the stove all day, but it can actually be on your table in no time at all! I go through phases with my Instant Pot. Sometimes I love it and use it all…
Project 365 2020: Our Life In Photos January 1st – 12th
Project 365 is a photo a day project I am participating in using mostly my Nikon DSLR. Here is a look at our life in photos from January 1st – January 11th 2020. The other day, I was looking through some of my 14 years of blog posts and kept coming across my old Project…
My Top Ten Books Read in 2019 (Book Reviews Included)
In 2019 I read 98 books. Here are my top 10 favorite reads from the year, including book reviews! 2019 has been a year of really great books. I set out with a Goodreads Challenge goal of 85 books and surpassed that by reading 98 books in 2019. That is by far the most books…
Quick and Simple Easy Fudge Recipe
Caramel Cashew Fudge is an easy fudge recipe that’s rich, decadent and delicious! Made with butter, milk chocolate, marshmallow creme and evaporated milk, this homemade fudge recipe is one you’ll make year after year! Yesterday, my friend Jenny invited me over for her huge annual fudge making day! Jenny has been doing this tradition with…
10 Great Places to Buy Bullet Journal Stickers
Stickers are a fun way to embellish your bullet journal. Here’s a list of 10 awesome places to buy the best Bullet Journal stickers! In a few weeks, I will have my 3rd bullet journal notebook completely full and I will be starting on my 4th new notebook. Ever since I’ve discovered bullet journaling, I…
