Sometimes it seems that’s there’s only bad news, but remember there is always good news too–it just takes a little searching. This is my attempt to find it and share it. Just click the links to read the stories–I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. 1. An App to Help Those With…
There is nothing better than a warm plate of pasta on a cold winters night. This recipe for Delicious Chicken Alfredo is so simple, but you will feel like you made something fancy. PLUS, it tastes fantastic! Just click the link to get the recipe. Delicious Chicken Alfredo
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first edition of Coffee Break 2021–A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1. A second Christmas. Every year we travel to Kansas the day after Christmas to enjoy celebrating with my parents and my sister and brother-in-law (and sometimes some of their kids). My Mom…
A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1.The North Pole. One of our favorite Christmas time traditions is to visit the North Pole. Back in the 1950’s, our city built a children’s Christmas wonderland. There are fun rides, food, and yes–the Big Guy–Santa. This is our 5th year going–and even with a…
I know what you’re thinking. Of course there are good things about Christmas–and there’s WAY more than 5. This is just a list of my top five favorite things about Christmas. 1. Our Traditions. In our home we have many traditions we keep every year: An advent tree that begins on December 1st–each day leading…
A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1. All done with school! The 2nd quarter of school has officially ended and my boys are on Christmas break. Both of them are VERY happy to be done with all their work. For their last week Grayson finished a science project–a diorama of…
Sometimes it seems that’s there’s only bad news, but remember there is always good news too–it just takes a little searching. This is my attempt to find it and share it. Just click the links to read the stories–I hope you enjoy these as much as I do., 1. Dad, how do I? Rob Kenney…
The first time I shared this recipe for Sugar Cookies, I found out months later–that I forgot to include the sugar in the list of ingredients. “Brilliant” is my middle name. I double and tripled checked this time–any other typos are for your viewing pleasure. I use this recipe for heart shaped Valentine Cookies, pumpkin…
A weekly list of things accomplished, enjoyed, learned, tried and remembered. 1. Snow and SLEDDING! We had a few fun things happen this week: my parents came for a visit, it snowed and we got to go sledding. It wasn’t much snow and it was SO cold, but my Mom, the boys and I to…
If fudge is the number one favorite Christmas treat in our home (which it is), then peanut brittle is a very close second. This microwave version is so easy and SO delicious! Just click the link to get the recipe. Microwave Peanut Brittle