Lisa Gardner is flawless in her ability to write stories that grip you from the first page and hold you until the end. What sets her apart from others is that she writes more than just what the book descriptions can tell you. Yes, there is a mystery and there was a crime and there …
Posts from: 2018
Anybody ever watch Christmas with the Kranks? Jamie Lee Curtis takes a break from hunting down her masked-murdering brother at Halloween to throw herself into holiday festivities. Of course, she has to do this incognito so she’s taken on the identity of Nora Krank. She takes the suburban frumpy housewife look to outrageously boring heights …
It’s been almost 2 years since I last consistently enjoyed CrossFit and I have missed it tremendously. In 2 years, I’m noticeably weaker. Running is fantastic for what I love about running. It’s “my” thing. But, it doesn’t keep me strong. Not only do I notice how much weaker I am, I notice my posture …
One week, people. Showtime is in 7 days. Flip those numbers on the quaint “days until Christmas” display because I’m sure they are still stuck on 22. Check the to-do lists. Make sure the pets and kids are still alive. Pour another cup of coffee and let’s end this holiday season feeling great. How in …
Some of the best Christmas traditions are the ones that just happen by accident. Painting ornaments is probably one of our most favorite things to do for the holidays and it began many years ago by accident. I’ve posted the details several times here over the years so these are the $.97 ornaments that started …
Mint Cheesecake brownies have teased me for the past 3 years. I finally made them and now I wonder why I waited. They are on the cover of one of my favorite line of cookbooks from Goose Berry Patch. My grandmother gave me my first GBP cookbook a few years ago and it became an instant …
This no-fail Christmas chocolate bark with pecans is an easy addition to your holiday cooking traditions. Finding gluten-free desserts at parties is like trying to find a Salvation Army bell-ringer at a Grinch convention. It’s just not happening often. That’s why I like recipes like these. Chocolate. Pecans. Some flavor pairings with a good dash …
It’s December. We sing songs about stuff. There’s even one about “favorite things”. But, I’m not even going to write it out. Let’s just jump to the commercialism of the season. 1. Clarks slippers. I mentioned once that my cheapo house slippers didn’t work that great when the ground was wet. Now that we have …
Last year at this time, we had just moved into the house after a 1.5 years in an RV. We immediately put up the Christmas decorations and I didn’t put much thought into what and where they went. This year, things were different. The first weekend in November, we were at the beach. As …
This is an old favorite that came about in the mid 80’s through a Quick Cooking magazine. That recipe came with me when I moved into my first apartment and it has been made every year since 1998. 2 pounds ground beef 2 cups diced onions 1 cup diced bell pepper 4 cloves chopped garlic …
This is the most wonderful time of the year and I now have a house big enough to host some parties. Also, my Christmas tree collection has grown to 6 and people are not really sure if I’m exagerrating. They need to see this in action. So, I cook some food. Sweep a floor or …
I’m not sure where 2018 went, but I see my calendar reads “December”. The next 3.5 weeks are nothing short of whirlwind days and long cozy nights. Being a kindergarten teacher, this is really a fun time of year. However, it is also a stressful time with trying to intertwine the fun with the learning. …
There is something to be said for being smart, looking at your surroundings, obeying that inner voice that often gives a gentle nudge in one direction without being judgmental. It’s usually a good idea to check your sources thoroughly and make carefully thought-out plans. And then there are those times when it’s perfectly normal to …
It’s time for a new cookbook review! While I’m still using and loving the previous Danielle Walker book, Celebrations, I just received a review copy of her latest book, Eat What You Love. This is a book full of comfort foods that I can actually eat that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious. I have been …
This is my favorite time of year when the slow cooker is in use often and hot soups and comfort meals are the standard. I love a good slow cooked beef roast all year, but I actually crave it on cold days when I can get home and into warm layers for a few hours …
It’s time for a few of my favorite things. With the holiday season in full swing, I have some seasonal favorites to share. 1. OPI nail colors. I love these deep rich colors for the fall. I get a gel manicure and most of these gel colors can be found in stores in the regular …
Without a doubt, Savannah is one of the most beautiful cities to enjoy racing. That’s why I came back to run Savannah again. After the expo the day before, I drove back to Hilton Head where we are vacationing and got in some beach time and then got some rest. I had an hour long …
If you are ever near Savannah, GA in early November, run this race. In all my years of running and racing, this one is in my top 3 favorite. This is my second year to run the streets of Savannah and I’m already looking forward to 2020 when we plan to come back. Let’s start …
It’s time to say goodbye to the beach. We got up for a last sunrise with Atlas. We had to pack up and check around the condo before leaving. Here are a few pictures of the Moorings. We had a pet-friendly unit with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a large kitchen/living areas. We had a …
This morning, I woke up early to drive over to Savannah for the Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon. I’ll have a race report up later. For dinner last night, we drove over to the Rockfish (previously known as Bomboras grill). They had a fantastic happy hour with oysters and steamed shrimp. Stephen got some …