As long weekends go, Memorial Day is one of my favorites. Normally we celebrate the unofficial start of summer with picnics, parades and fireworks, but I think this year, more than others, I am focused on the real purpose behind… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category
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Victory Garden
My mother loves to garden. She likes to weed and dig her hands in the soil! Me, I love the results of gardening. You don’t have to be a master gardner like my mom to reap a bountiful supply of… Read More
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How to “Brunch” Together…Apart
Let’s play word association! Some words have the power to bring a vision to mind, others a more visceral reaction. Some words have the power to do both. I’m sure you’re thinking I’m going to say a word that’s really… Read More
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Raise Your Hand…For A Strong Immune System
Raise your hand if you want to be healthy. I don’t know anyone who would say Nah, I love feeling sick and vulnerable to illnesses! And yet, many of us don’t take the steps to make sure we are doing… Read More
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Future Normal
Over the past month, my colleagues have shared information about cleaning your fruits and veg, leaning on DinnerTime to help plan meals and make grocery shopping easier, and creating routines to help keep sane during this stay-at-home period. Last… Read More
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Food and Faith
When we sit down to share a meal with others, it feeds our soul as well as our bellies. Food is essential to life, and therefore the sharing of it is, by definition, a deeply spiritual act. Sacrificing self for… Read More
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Let’s Talk Food…and Budget…and Stay at Home Directives
LOL! My friends loved seeing their ideas in our last blog post. They asked for another happy hour discussion! (Or maybe a great excuse for a happy hour!) They felt they have so much to share. So I said sure,… Read More
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Cleaning Tips
Wow, have things changed. A couple of nights ago, instead of gathering together with my friends, we met up in a virtual happy hour! Beverage in hand, plus my own little appetizer, we discussed all things social distancing related! What… Read More
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Spring Forward Without Losing Sleep
March 8, 2020 – Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins, and Americans SPRING FORWARD! Well, most of them will. Did you know that some states and American territories have opted out of DST? But, we are much more aligned today than we were before… Read More
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Celebrate Black History Month
Origins In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher started “Negro Week”. His goal was to educate and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the many African Americans who helped shape our country. He… Read More