Washington D.C. is an amazing destination. And we knew we couldn’t do it justice in our short visit. But we decided our best chance to cram in as much as possible would be to take a guided tour. That decision turned out to be the best decision we could have made! We booked our eight- […]
The Big Reveal – Welcome To Our Beach House!
It’s been a LONG time coming. But FINALLY…THE BIG REVEAL. Welcome to our Five Bedroom/Five Bath Beach House in Corolla, NC. First Floor Second Floor Third Floor The Crow’s Nest Yes Dear Readers…this Big Reveal has been a long time coming. But I believe the end result speaks for itself. We spared no expense to […]
National Baseball Hall Of Fame – Cooperstown, New York
Baseball. It’s been a part of our family for generations. Here is Peepaw, heading to his game in high school. I tried my hand at softball way back then, but I soon realized I was more of a cheerleader at heart. That’s me on the far right. But THIS is more of my cheerleading form […]
Solar Success – An Upgrade On Our Deck
Sometimes watching DIY shows can lead to a lightbulb moment. A SOLAR one, that is! One of the designers stuck solar lights into antique lobster buoys and placed them on a deck. And that got me thinking. For years I have stuck small amber colored glass votive holders into the wrought iron sconces I hang […]
Our Perfect Dinner Venue – Kalona Makers Market
What an amazing venue. My foodie friend Jim and I are a perfect match in the kitchen, and his kitchen is a chef’s dream. But when we hatched a plan to cook a ten course rustic Italian dinner…Jim had an idea. And it turned out to be a GREAT one. Touring The Venue Jim asked […]
La Bastide Bed and Breakfast – Dundee, Oregon
I loved it the minute I saw it. La Bastide Bed and Breakfast was everything I had hoped it would be…and so much more. As soon as we set foot on the front step the welcoming vibe became crystal clear. (Disclosure: Thank you to La Bastide Bed and Breakfast for hosting our stay. But, as […]
Want An Environmentally Safe Way To Kill Weeds? – Try This!
I grow LOTS of herbs, and I cook with most of them. (Head on to Facebook and join my Facebook group called Fresh Herb Foodies.) Herbs add so much flavor to dishes. And garlic chives are a favorite of mine…except for one thing. Garlic chives spread like weeds. And they spread quickly! Want proof? THIS […]
Bokampers Five Buck Wagyu Burger – Our Lunch With A View
Please allow me to introduce you to the best five dollar burger lunch in Fort Lauderdale! And the best part for us? We can walk there from our condo. Yes, Bokampers is right across the water from our condo. And to get there we simply walk out our back door and walk across the drawbridge […]
Stringtown Grocery – Kalona, Iowa – An Amish Convenience Store
Before we left Iowa for our winter snowbird nest, I made one last trip to Stringtown Grocery, a popular Amish store near Kalona, Iowa. I went to Stringtown to buy two totally unrelated items. Gruyere cheese…and popcorn! I love to browse the aisles in that unusual store. You’ll find everything from canning jars to pots […]
The Crowded Closet – A Thrift Store With A Mission
I’m a thrift store fanatic, and The Crowded Closet in Iowa City is near and dear to my heart. Not only is that store stuffed with bargains, but it’s super neat and clean. This Mennonite sponsored thrift store is staffed by volunteers with mile-wide smiles and “Iowa Nice” personalities. Do you want proof? Come along […]