Feb
11
2021
Thank you Coca-Cola
Ask my kids about my biggest pet peeves and they will surely mention my dislike of plastic/landfill. Coca-Cola is stepping up and making a difference. Read more
Category: Random
Feb
08
2021
Trader Joe’s Jicama Wraps
Meet my latest obsession: Trader Joe’s Jicama Wraps. Read more
Jan
06
2021
Lessons Learned from 2020
Here are ten takeaways/thoughts about 2020 that will forever shape my life. Read more
Dec
11
2020
Support Chicago Restaurants & Bakeries
Get food from your favorite Chicago restaurants and bakeries brought to a suburb near you all while supporting them. Read more
Nov
25
2020
Stuffing Balls
I have always been a Penn Stater through and through and am known for my loyalty and tradition. If you did not know that – you will know my for my stuffing balls. Read more
Nov
23
2020
Simpler = Better
One of my personal and professional mantras continues to stand almost any test. Simpler = better. Read more
Aug
06
2020
Now Watching: Kath & Kim
Last week I was looking for a new show to watch and someone recommended a show called Kath & Kim. My friend that recommended the show grew up in Australia and she said it was “uniquely Aussie” and that I would love it. Read more
Aug
04
2020
Homemade Marinara Sauce
What do you do when you have a ton of red tomatoes from the garden? Make sauce! Read more
Jul
09
2020
Light Beer That Tastes Great!
One good thing about the quarantine over the last few months has been my discovery of two great light beers from two of my favorite beer companies: Bell’s and Lagunitas. Read more
Apr
27
2020
2020 Garden
Yesterday we finally had a nice day to get our vegetable garden in order. This year Evan helped me build some support for our sugar snap peas and really enjoyed the process. We got everything prepared, planted, and ready to go for another year of gardening. In other areas of our yard we also have asparagus (already coming up), sun flowers, blackberries, and raspberries growing. Read more