Denmark is known for perennially being one of the happiest countries in the world. Why are the Danes so happy? Sure, they have a fairly short work week and enviable social safety nets, but what’s the kicker? They keep their expectations low. With lowered expectations, when goals are met, you’re happy. This is the same… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Month: December 2012
Weekly Meal Plan
Someone asked me recently if there was one tool I’d like for my kitchen. Yes, I’d like a scullery maid. (A scullery maid is someone who does the dishes.) It would be just peachy to have someone clean-up after me when I’m cooking in the kitchen. Honestly, it’s the only reason I think about going… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan
Shutterfly Winner Announced
The winner of the Shutterfly Family Photo Giveaway is: Darcy! Congratulations! Look in your email box for all the details and the discount code. Darcy's comment was #6: Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway. I enjoyed reading all of your comments. Thank you also to Shutterfly for this giveaway. Go Gingham related links:… Continue reading Shutterfly Winner Announced
Harry and David Holiday Gift Giveaway
Dear readers, guess what? Harry and David and I have a giveaway for you to win and it's a lovely gift basket filled with edible treats! Harry and David’s holiday giveaway to one of my lucky readers is the Roxy Ann Gift Basket Classic which includes: 4 Royal Riviera Pears 4 Apples White Extra-Sharp Cheddar… Continue reading Harry and David Holiday Gift Giveaway
Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Soup
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the Christmas decorations are coming out of their storage containers, it’s time to get rid of those Thanksgiving decorations – by roasting them and eating them! This is so easy and tasty to do. One of my favorite ways to decorate for the holidays is by using fruit,… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Soup
Weekly Meal Plan with Thanksgiving
This week’s meal plan included Thanksgiving, which we hosted at our home. We had 14 people at our table for dinner and it was lovely. I almost varied from our “Celebrating Simply Thanksgiving Menu” and made an apple pie in addition to the pumpkin but then my husband talked sense into me. He reminded me… Continue reading Weekly Meal Plan with Thanksgiving