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Old Fashioned Orange Jello Dessert

March 13, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

There is something rather comforting about jello. It’s sweet, refreshing and uncomplicated. If you find yourself occasionally yearning for the past, try this old fashioned orange jello dessert. And if you decide to enjoy a bowl of it while watching cartoons, I won’t tell. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…

The FlyLady Method: Basic Weekly Plan

March 10, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

I’m sure we’ve all seen those tea towels embroidered with the days of the week and the task of the day. Monday – laundry, Tuesday – ironing, Wednesday – mend, etc. I have a set I bought at a nearby Amish auction and I love them. Gone are the days when laundry, ironing and mending…

What’s For Dinner

March 8, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 1 Comment

It’s Sunday night and that means it’s time for “What’s For Dinner”! Here are the most recent meals we’ve had. Or at least the ones I’ve remembered to photograph. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. We’re kicking things off with our Mardi…

Prepared, Not Scared ~ Dealing With the Coronavirus

March 6, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 1 Comment

Important note: I considered un-publishing this post as much of the information is woefully out of date as of late 2022. However, I decided to keep it here for historical purposes. We’ve been watching science unfold the past few years and that’s not always something the average person gets to witness. Update: This post was originally…

Pepsi Cake – A 70s Throwback Recipe

March 4, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 11 Comments

When I was a kid my mom was given a cake recipe that became a staple of my childhood. One of my dad’s cousins managed a Pepsi plant in Colorado and his wife gave my mom a recipe for a chocolate Pepsi Cake. I have no idea how many of these cakes my mom has…

LWD Book Club ~ At Home With Madame Chic

March 2, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

I love books with that Francophile vibe and this month I’ve chosen one by a favorite author, Jennifer L. Scott. Her first book, Lessons From Madame Chic, was excellent and I’ve been looking forward to reading this month’s selection, At Home With Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life. This post may contain…

What’s For Dinner

February 27, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

It’s time for another What’s For Dinner post. These are meals from February 11-21. I’m still not in the habit of remembering to take photos every night and honestly, you probably don’t want to see a picture of our dinner from Sonic Drive-In last night. So I just wait until I have enough photos to…

Decluttering Resources Roundup

February 26, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

I’ve been trying to declutter my house off and on for YEARS! In fact, I started this blog way back in 2006 with the idea I would chronicle the decluttering process. Little known fact: The original blog name was “Ponderings of a Packrat”. You can even read my very first post, if you are so…