A Tale of Two Salads
When it gets to this point in the summer, I start getting bored the same old meals. We’ve done all sorts of stuff on the grill, and served it with […]
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Sunday Funday: Concerts, Festivals, and Middle-Age
The Old Days I’ve been going to live rock shows since I was 12 years old. The very first concert I ever attended was Pat Benetar. My dad took me, […]
Am I Too Old To Wear A Romper?
I actually Googled this. I have several rompers in my closet. I love them because they’re cute and fun and flirty (not to mention comfy). They do have their downsides (like having to get completely undressed just to pee), but for the most part they are a great summer wardrobe […]
Balsamic Fig Chicken Thighs
We recently bought a house on 4 acres just down the road from where we currently live. The house is older, smaller, and needed a complete remodel but we fell […]
Wine Wednesday: Vinho Verde
Before I get into the wine, can we look at these adorable wine glasses? I picked them up at Michaels, yes the craft store. And no, I didn’t have to […]
Family Notes: Traveling With Teens
As the teen years come to a close in the Goodaker Family, I’ve been reminiscing on vacations past, the good, the bad, the ugly, and those we never took. There […]
What I’m Wearing to Work This Week: Navy Blue, Olive Green, and Florals
If the title of this post was “What I Wish I Was Wearing This Week,” it would be all about bikinis, cutoffs, and sundresses. But, the job that provides me […]
Sunday Funday: Blueberry Muffins!
EDIT: 5/16/18 I updated the recipe below with a newer and improved version of the original. The new version is lighter and fluffier and less dense due to separating the […]
Sunday Sunday: Book Club Chapter 1
I can’t even remember how long ago it was that my good friend Danielle invited me to a book club she held at her house; it must have been at […]
Saturday Sweets: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
Every time I make these, folks go nuts. I mean, really it’s the best of both worlds: cookie dough AND a cupcake! I did make this as a 2 layer […]
Social Commerce In My Closet: Getting the most out of what I don’t wear
A few years ago, I noticed my daughter printing shipping labels and sending packages semi-frequently. It would seem she had some little business going. But what on earth could she […]
Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
I’ve found rice bowls (and even noodle bowls) to be an easy way to accommodate multiple dietary needs. My husband has a very restricted diet in which he avoids dairy, […]
