Ohhh the weather outside is….97 degrees with thunderstorms. But Hallmark’s Christmas in July movies are delightful. It’s July but we can all agree this year has been relentless. Christmas cheer is just what we need. The holiday season is my favorite time of year. I start listening to Christmas music well before Thanksgiving (Turkey day […]
Read MoreAfter 6 months at home we finally were able to stretch our legs and leave the confines of our home. We wanted to go somewhere within driving distance from Bucks County, PA to avoid mass transit. One of my friends suggested Skytop Lodge in the Poconos. After checking out the site, we were sold! The […]
Read MoreBefore the world turned upside down, date night was a monthly event on our calendars. Chris and I would book a sitter and make reservations at a local restaurant. Once stay-at-home orders hit, we fell into a routine that didn’t carve out time for us as a couple. Two months into our new schedule, we […]
Read MoreWe are ready for summer and we’re kicking it off with freshly baked blueberry muffins. These muffins scream SUNSHINE to me. I think its because of the “secret” ingredient I added. 🙂 INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. softened butter 1 1/4 c. sugar2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla2 c. flour1/2 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1/2 c. milk2 c. blueberries, […]
Read MoreMore sunshine, less rain, and Memorial Day around the corner means that its time to plant and prime those outdoor spaces. Although I lack a green thumb, I am a floral enthusiast. Bouquets of fresh flowers make my heart happy. I could spend hours at Longwood Gardens walking around and taking in the beauty. When […]
Read MoreHappy early Mother’s Day to all the baby mamas, fur mamas, grand-mamas, God-mamas, working mamas, ALL THE MAMA FIGURES! Here are the items that I love or have my eye on from caffeine fixes to comfy–all these items just make me feel good 🙂 This Mother’s Day will certainly be different. I’ve been thinking about […]
Read MoreTonight is the first night of what appears to be many more “mom nights” in our family. At the end of last week, I hit a breaking point where I was getting wrapped up in the monotony of work, cook, clean, sleep -> rinse & repeat. Chris has been dedicating a night each week to […]
Read MoreWe’ve made it a month into social distancing and self-quarantine. This has not been easy. Chris and I have been balancing full time careers from home, figuring out how to keep a toddler entertained and safe, maintaining our physical and emotional health, keeping in touch with family and friends, sanitizing all the things…the list goes […]
Read MorePicking the right book is a lot like choosing the perfect outfit. Just like you consider the weather and your agenda when choosing the right clothes, when I am picking my next read I think about my current mindset and what’s happening around me. Am I looking for an escape? Am I in the mood […]
Read MoreSince we are in the midst of social distancing, I thought baking would be an interactive family activity for a rainy weekend. I happened to find a snickerdoodle recipe from Preppy Kitchen that looked simple. I did have to make one substitution for Cream of Tartar (I subbed lemon juice for acidity). Right before we […]
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