When I was a young girl my grandmother divided a set of her childhood books between my cousin and myself. We each were given three of the 6-book set of the Linda Lane series written by Josephine Lawrence. I read mine right away and was utterly enchanted. At some point we traded so we were…
15 Ways to Avoid Boredom at Home
When the pandemic began many of us found ourselves “at home” to a degree we probably never imagined. While most introverts are in their element at home, the extroverts struggled. No matter which group you align with, though, we should all give some serious thought to making the most of our time at home, whatever…
What’s For Dinner?
I’m late getting this out but I’m sure everyone understands that life is…different…these days. Interesting times we are living in, right? But in spite of the chaos around us meals still need to be prepared. In fact, it’s those very routines that are comforting in times of uncertainty. So let’s try to carry on, shall…
Old Fashioned Orange Jello Dessert
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
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
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
Important note: I considered un-publishing this post as much of the information is woefully out of date as of late 2022.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
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
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…
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