At some point in planning our #50by55 state race journey, I realized that Kelly only needed to add four additional marathons to have his 50th state be his 100th marathon. What’s another four marathons when you’ve already run 96? I obviously felt the same way because some quick math revealed if I picked up one […]
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Looking back: Favorite Reads 2023 (and gosh did I ever read a lot!)
A couple of years ago I realized I hadn’t spent much time reading for pleasure. With a library card in hand and plenty of time to listen to audiobooks while running as well as reading the old fashioned way, I got about changing that. This year I read a total of 151 books. This total […]
Quarantine Fun | Virtual Bourbon Tasting
After COVID-19 forced our in-person bourbon tasting event to be rescheduled, my BFF – Bourbon Friend Forever – Justin and I decided to hold a virtual version. Same goal: Raise money for a great local non-profit, My Possibilities. Same fun idea: Introduce people to bourbon. Here’s what we changed – once people showed us they’d […]
Simple Homemade Baby Gift | Cheater Quilt
This is officially one of my favorite one-hour gifts to make. It really couldn’t be easier. To make a cozy baby blanket, all you need is: Two yards material (I like to do one yard of flannel and one yard cotton), cut into one yard pieces Satin binding Light loft batting That’s it! Simply sandwich […]
Simple Homemade Baby Gift | Burp Cloths
It’s wonderful having a bit of time to sew again, so I’ve taken this opportunity to get ahead on baby gifts. It seems to be the season for baby showers! This is a quick and easy gift – literally I made 5 in about 30 minutes. Scrap material Diapers (wash first so they will shrink…because […]
Recipe | Lemon Drop Cupcakes
I saw an inspiration recipe, used my own directions since I was out of ingredients (and lazy). They turned out just fine. Lemon Drop Cupcakes Inspiration here 1 box lemon cake mix 1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs 1.25 c sour cream 1/2 c milk Glaze 2.5 c powdered sugar 1 […]
Recipe | Chicken & Waffle Sliders
So simple. So retro. So good! Chicken and Waffle Sliders Discovered here Eggo mini-waffles Chicken nuggets Maple syrup Toothpicks Cook nuggets according to packet instructions. Sandwich between two toasted mini-waffles. Secure with toothpick. Serve with warm maple syrup. ** Note – the waffles will get soggy, so don’t make this too far in advance of […]
Recipe | Sweet-Tangy Cocktail Meatballs
While I was buying ingredients to make this, I ran into another woman buying ingredients to make this. It’s officially a universally-popular cocktail meatball recipe. Sweet-Tangy Cocktail Meatballs Found here Frozen meatballs, 64 piece package 16 oz grape jelly 12 oz cocktail sauce Heat jelly and cocktail sauce until smooth. Pour into crockpot with meatballs. […]
Recipe | Mini-Smores
These treats are quick to make and deliver big on the surprise-and-delight front. A perfect party snack! Mini-Smores Inspired here Mini Fudge-Striped cookies Mini marshmallows Toothpicks Sandwich a mini marshmallow between two mini Fudge-Striped cookies (look for these in the snack aisle). Secure with a toothpick.
If the Hallmark Channel Sock Fits, Wear It
I’ve got to preface this post by saying MY HUSBAND is the hopeless romantic in our relationship. Sentimental, sappy, romcom watching and cat-owning long before I ever let a furball near me. So it should be no surprise that HE started watching Hallmark movies long before I did. And HE convinced me they were light, […]