Christmas Spirit Has Returned

This Christmas tree is mostly bare; it only has some decorations at the top and bottom, and the bin of ornaments is setting by it...and I'm happy because when i look at it I remember that the ornaments on it are the ones my little granddaughter could reach to hang and the ones she told … Continue reading Christmas Spirit Has Returned

Yummy treats

Every summer, my inlaws plant a little patch of corn. My mother-in-law freezes what they can't eat, and then my father-in-law cuts down the stalks and brings them to our cattle. Bessie (left) and Tilly (right) 8/21/21 They sure do love them!

I got the vaccine!

I got my COVID19 vaccine Friday, 2/5/2021 (shot 1 of 2 - Pfizer version). My school district arranged this for every staff member that wanted it. The shot felt like nothing, and I'm not kidding when I say that. If you're afraid of getting this because of the shot itself, let me assure you that … Continue reading I got the vaccine!

My best car buddy

Smidge loves car rides, and she is the BEST car companion ever. She doesn't try to change the radio station or pick the music or the news channel, and she doesn't leave trash in my car when she gets out. Smidge - 13 years, 10 months old She doesn't have any sense of personal space/"my … Continue reading My best car buddy

Don’t toss out that pan!

Have you ever burnt food in a pan so badly that you were sure you'd have to throw the pan away? Let me show you how Gramma Izzie taught me years ago to clean it quickly and cheaply! You need cheap vinegar, baking soda, and tin foil. Please note: do NOT do this on a … Continue reading Don’t toss out that pan!

“Freak the Mighty” got me dismissed

Jake's class is reading "Freak the Mighty" together and completing activities that go along with the quiz. I re-read with Jake the chapters covered each day in class, and we talk about the book. It's something we enjoy together every day, and it helps his reading comprehension. Now if you've read that book, you know … Continue reading “Freak the Mighty” got me dismissed

Cinnamon rolls recipe

I've been making homemade bread almost every single day since the lockdown started here in Ohio. Ted loves loves LOVES homemade bread. He says it's his Kryptonite. I think cooking good food is my love language to him. The last few times I've made my mother-in-law's rolls, I've eyed that dough, thinking it would make … Continue reading Cinnamon rolls recipe

Garden arches and no bake cookies

I hear so many people complaining about being with their spouses 24/7 during this shutdown. I don't get it! We are LOVING all the time we're getting to spend together! We're both still working from home, but we're spending so much more time together. We're sharing all the chores, doing nice little things for each … Continue reading Garden arches and no bake cookies