Hair Extensions!
Another tale from my mid-life crisis. OK, it’s not really a crisis, because I’m not in a period of intense difficulty or trouble. It’s more like a party because I […]
Ziggy
If you know me, or follow me on social media, you know that I have a dog that I am head over heels in love with. But to call him […]
Book Club Chapter 3: The Handmaid’s Tale with Fruit Pizza for Dessert
Book Club never disappoints. The size of our party varies, but it doesn’t matter who shows up, or whether everyone read the book – it’s always a good time. This […]
#halfwayto94: Reflections on my 47th Birthday
Birthdays: I love to celebrate them – for other people. I find it enjoyable to go out of my way to make sure that my kids and husband have a […]
Four Beauty Favs
I have so many beauty products, it’s a little ridiculous. From skin treatments and makeup to hair products and tools, the cabinets in my vanity are full! I think the […]
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Beef Stroganoff
As promised, here is the recipe for dairy-free gluten-free beef stroganoff. Of course, you can make this “the regular way” by using flour, sour cream, and regular egg noodles if […]
A Middle-Age Friday Night
Friday Nights. They ain’t what they used to be! In my college years it meant a weekend of work, drinking, and hanging out with friends (and more drinking). During the […]
Vacation Diaries: Riviera Maya Mexico
The last time we were in Mexico was 7 years ago. We took our girls down there for a family Christmas on the beach. We had a lovely time, however […]
Quicker, Skinnier Cassoulet
Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked casserole originating in the south of France, containing meat, pork skin and white beans. The dish is named after its traditional cooking vessel, the cassole, […]
Crispy Oven-Fried Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders
Ever since my husband went gluten-free three years ago, I have been experimenting to develop a good chicken tender recipe. He is a chicken tender connoisseur (if there is such […]
A Cure for the January Blahs
January seems to be the dreariest, coldest, most miserable month of the year. It follows a festive holiday season that begins in November and lasts through New Year’s Day. Then […]
Healthy and Hearty
We recently moved into a new house. And since today is January 1st, that means we moved OVER THE HOLIDAYS. We didn’t *have* to do it, but we’ve been working […]
