Tea Kettles and Memories

For some of us, the vision of a tea kettle sitting on the stove reminds us of grandparents who have the time to make a pot of tea, place cookies on a plate, set the table with cups, saucers, and cake plates, and then sit down to spend time with us. The whistle on the tea kettle…

Going Back To School

Not only children go back to school at the end of summer vacation. More and more adults decide to either learn something new for fun or enroll in an academic program that can further their careers. For those adults returning to the work force after a number of years, knowing how to use…

Hugs Really Work

Some people are naturally “huggers.” Some people are not! But, a hug really works to make us feel connected. Even a hug with a total stranger can cheer up a person. Enjoy this uplifting video!

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Labor Day Weekend Party Menu

The end of summer in many part of the U. S. means our gardens burst with produce. Tomatoes and late summer corn should be a part of your party’s menu!. If you plan to entertain, try and incorporate anything that your garden offers into the festivities. For example, if you have…

Back to School Organization

Having four children necessitates being especially organized. During the summer, we follow a less busy routine and school year rules and habits evaporate as we live the relaxed summer-time lifestyle. But, in order for the six of us, living in close proximity to each other with…

College Visitation Trips: Good Airfares

With a junior in high school, discussions about college application choices have dominated…

Planning Labor Day Weekend Parties

Amazingly, the end of summer looms in the not so distant future! How quickly this summer passed. With school back in session in August for many families, Labor Day has lost its place as the official marker for the end of summer days. But, Labor Day weekend does provide…

Fun Wedding Trends

My husband and I sat together on our weekly “date night” at an outdoor café. As we sat and sipped our drinks, we began to listen in on a conversation at the table next to ours. Seven young people sat together having a most heated discussion about what they would do if they were planning a…

Movie Recommendation for Back to School

Next weekend will be our first after the first week back to school. Happily, we already have a family outing planned to the movies to wipe away the stress of the first week back!

Trees That Smell Like Caramel Cookies: YUM!

Remember my blog about our Colorado adventure white-water rafting? Well, this is part two. One of the days in Colorado we went birding and hiking with a trained guide. On our first trail we saw Pondorosa trees that have a golden-colored bark. When one…

Why Julie and Julia Is A Must-See!

Our children were out of town so we waited to see Julie and Julia. We listened to the advice that…