Love of Valentine’s Day
I love Valentine’s Day. Yes, it’s gotten too commercial but what holiday hasn’t? Valentine’s Day is special because it makes me stop and take a day to say, “Hey, I’m not taking you for granted.” Or, “How about we have a lunchtime date today?“ It also gives me an excuse to wrangle an extra hug {Read more about Love of Valentine’s Day}
How to Make Popcorn Without a Microwave
Whenever someone learns that we don’t have a microwave in our kitchen, the first question they always ask is, “How do you make popcorn?” It makes me wonder if that’s all people cook in their microwaves. Popcorn cooked on the stove is super easy, tastes great, and can be so much better for you than {Read more about How to Make Popcorn Without a Microwave}
Summer Reading List
Summer time reading is such a pleasure. There’s something about putting your feet up and relaxing with a good book. I hope you’re taking time and indulging yourself with reading this summer. My son snapped this picture of me immersed in a book on a recent camping trip to Frog Lake, on Mt. Hood in {Read more about Summer Reading List}
My Daily Indulgence: Perfume
Every day, I indulge. I give myself a squirt of perfume. Every single day. Even if I’ve run around in my work-out clothes all day (ick!), showered in the evening, and put on my pajamas, I always use perfume. Why? When you’re careful with money, time, and resources, you need a little daily indulgence. I {Read more about My Daily Indulgence: Perfume}
An Afternoon Delight
This is my daily after lunch treat, with a cup of coffee. Coffee that I drink out of a little gingham cup, of course! 3 (ok, sometimes 4, but that is it!) dark chocolate covered almonds. I need enjoy a little treat after lunch. Trader Joe’s sells these for $4.67/pound. Add this to your shopping {Read more about An Afternoon Delight}
