I am so excited that there are no more papers to grade or classes to teach for 3 months! I am breathing a deep sigh of relief. I have been busy, busy with the end of the semester of teaching and my summer has now begun. As we celebrated our graduating Seniors at a gathering … Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Bars and the Summertime Classroom!
I don't know if you have made energy bites of some sort, but I have become a fan of these yummy and healthy snacks. A while back, my friend Connie gave me a few of these she had made to sample. After I had one, I immediately texted her, "YUM! I tried them and … Continue reading Energy Bites: Healthy & Delicious (For Real!)
Our friends, the McCulloughs, started a tradition several years ago of bringing our family pizza dinner, from Pizza Perfect (a yummy local Pizza shop) on the night of my first day of class each year. What a gift to have someone else take care of dinner after day 1 of class. How thoughtful is that? … Continue reading Turtle Back Cookies
Having middle schoolers is so interesting. I'm seeing things about them as people, individual humans that I am fascinated by. I sometimes wonder which of these attributes will be forever parts of them and which ones are seasonal. An interesting quality about my son is that he cherishes ritual and celebration. More than anyone in our … Continue reading Making Banana Pancakes
I love Valentine's Day! So fun! So much prettiness and love and sugar! I have written about my adoration of this holiday in years past and have shared some of my favorite traditions, recipes and treats HERE and HERE and HERE So, I will refrain from repeating myself and will make this a short post. … Continue reading Chocolate Shortbread Valentine Cookies
For about 8 years my family has sought to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King on his birthday weekend. We talk about the life and work of Dr. King, and we think about what we can do in our lives to carry on the work for equality and dignity for all people that he and his … Continue reading Brownie Bottom Coconut Bars & Honoring MLK
Cranberries are so lovely. They add such zip, color and flavor to recipes! November and December are the main cranberry months, but if you look quick you can get some in January! I always stock up for the following 10 months! I am always looking for a great quick bread recipe that can be thrown together … Continue reading Last Call for Cranberries: Cranberry Orange Bread
I hope you are having a great start to the new year. Choosing Happiness is the goal that we set for this new year. On our road trip home on New Year's Day, Dave and I did some reflecting on 2014 and vision casting for 2015 and realized that last year was more of … Continue reading Chicken Chili on a Chilly January Day
This time of year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, breeds thankfulness. Unfortunately, I am easily overwhelmed in my life, and it sometimes feels paralyzing, and this time of year is so full that it is especially overwhelming. I am engulfed with the messes in my house, the responsibilities that I carry, the individual and enormous needs of each … Continue reading Gratitude (and a Recipe Sharing Friend)
I love apples! I eat an apple every day. (After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away.) I love the crunch and juiciness, the heartiness and ease of apple-eating! This season is apple's prime time and there are so many great varieties on the market. I don’t know if you have had a Honey … Continue reading A Must Try Apple Pie
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