I know coconut is all the rage right now but my daughter was ahead of the curve on it. She's always loved coconut - and she's had me baking coconut cake for her birthdays and granola with coconut. Why is she into coconut? When I asked her she wasn't sure - you can picture the… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
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Summer Time Coffee Break
This post is sponsored by International Delight Iced Coffee. While I like to make my own drinks when entertaining, when I'm running short on time, convenience matters. This International Delight Iced Coffee is just right for summer especially when afternoon guests are arriving on short notice. Served with plenty of ice cubes, the International Delight… Continue reading Summer Time Coffee Break
Frugal Family Summer Fun
I’m always trying to find ways to turn everyday events into something fun. Summer time is no different and frugal family summer fun can be had with a little research and perhaps an attitude change. Keep your wallet in your handbag for these ideas – they’re all frugal, fancy and fun! Don't think of these… Continue reading Frugal Family Summer Fun
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… Continue reading 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… Continue reading 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… Continue reading 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… Continue reading 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… Continue reading An Afternoon Delight
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