Skip to main content

Literary Journey: Black Tie and Jam Reading List 2024

The following books are on my reading list this year. I hope I can read more than this, but I select 12 books every year for my reading enjoyment. These are in my lineup for 2024. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling – I am probably the only person on the […]

Happy New Year! Welcome, 2024!

Auld Lang Syne  By Robert BurnsShould auld acquaintance be forgot,   And never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,   And auld lang syne!    For auld lang syne, my dear,   For auld lang syne.   We’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,   For auld lang syne. And surely ye’ll be your pint stowp!   And surely I’ll […]

Fun and Functional Family Activities for January 2024

Get some inspiration to entertain, learn, and get things done as a family with the following round-up of ideas.

Fun Family Activities

Has the weekly or monthly board game night or movie night become a bit stale? Has the middle of the long hot summer become too long? Does everyone find an excuse to run away when you start popping popcorn for a movie night? Do you dread the drudgery of taking the kids to the park […]

Spa Day II

A while back, I posted about a Do It Yourself Spa Day at home. You can find it here. It was one of my most popular posts, so I decided to do another one. Some elements are the same, but there are a few differences in products and areas of focus. It is easy to […]

Snacky Snack Buffet with Friends

This is what happens when my bestie comes to town for a visit, and we get together with our friends. Some serious snack food goes down! This snacky snack buffet was put together using items that I had on hand, except for the watermelon. Even observing some dietary restrictions, a scrumptious buffet can be made […]

Do-It-Yourself Spa Day

Do you enjoy getting a mani/pedi? I love them, but it is at least $60 per visit. I love a facial, too. How much is that? A 1-hour facial is $60 and up. I recently visited one of the spas in Hot Springs, Arkansas where I enjoyed an oxygenated therapy bath for $55. The sticker […]

Impromptu Gatherings

In this time of the pandemic, we all crave human interaction with others, especially those who are considered our closest friends. Although everyone is encouraged to stay away from each other, it is not a realistic endeavor for long periods of time. Of course, everyone should be mindful of illness when accepting invitations, but this […]

Realistic Ways to Spend Time with your Spouse or Significant Other

Sometimes couples get into a rut. It’s OK. There is no shame in it; however, don’t get comfortable in that rut. Make a point to get off the couch and do something! I’m not saying it is going to be easy because I know we can get very used to doing nothing, especially during this […]

Never Miss a Post!

Join thousands of subscribers and get our best recipes delivered each week!

Loading

Close