October 2020 was the BEST reading month ever for me. If you are looking to get out of a reading slump, check out the book reviews below! 2020 hasn’t been my best reading year so far. I’ve been distracted and have had a hard time connecting with a lot of the books I’ve read. I…
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Copycat Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe
Pumpkin Pancakes, just like the ones they serve at your favorite local pancake house. But now you can make them right at home with this recipe! This pumpkin pancakes recipe was originally posted on Dine & Dish on 12/23/2008. I gave it new life with fresh photos on 11/5/2020. I seem to be out of…
Double Strawberry Donuts Recipe
Strawberry Donuts with Strawberry Glaze are a wonderful way to use up some of those ripe and juicy spring strawberries! Our very first “no longer in shelter in place activity” was to go strawberry picking! There’s a local farm we love that has a great reservation system in place to keep social distancing possible. We…
January 2020 Book Reviews – 11 Books of Different Genres
Here are detailed reviews of the 11 books I read in January! January was a great reading month for me. I read 11 books – and although they weren’t all 5 star reads, they definitely kept me interested in turning the pages. From fantasy fiction (which is definitely not a genre I read much) to…
Instant Pot Risotto with Shrimp and Veggies
This low fuss Instant Pot Risotto recipe with shrimp and veggies is one of those meals that tastes like you’ve slaved over the stove all day, but it can actually be on your table in no time at all! I go through phases with my Instant Pot. Sometimes I love it and use it all…
Project 365 2020: Our Life In Photos January 1st – 12th
Project 365 is a photo a day project I am participating in using mostly my Nikon DSLR. Here is a look at our life in photos from January 1st – January 11th 2020. The other day, I was looking through some of my 14 years of blog posts and kept coming across my old Project…
My Top Ten Books Read in 2019 (Book Reviews Included)
In 2019 I read 98 books. Here are my top 10 favorite reads from the year, including book reviews! 2019 has been a year of really great books. I set out with a Goodreads Challenge goal of 85 books and surpassed that by reading 98 books in 2019. That is by far the most books…
Quick and Simple Easy Fudge Recipe
Caramel Cashew Fudge is an easy fudge recipe that’s rich, decadent and delicious! Made with butter, milk chocolate, marshmallow creme and evaporated milk, this homemade fudge recipe is one you’ll make year after year! Yesterday, my friend Jenny invited me over for her huge annual fudge making day! Jenny has been doing this tradition with…
Recipe: The Best Buttery Dinner Rolls
This is our all-time favorite best Buttery Dinner Rolls recipe made with instant yeast in your bread machine or by hand. This is definitely a staple for holidays and family dinners in our house! Like many young people, who leave the nest and head off to college, I gained the “Freshman Fifteen”. I can pinpoint…
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie can be put together and ready to dig into in less than 30 minutes. Warm from the oven and extra good topped with ice cream, this is one dessert recipe you’ll always want to have on hand! For years, I’ve resisted making the ever so popular Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie….