Lent is not a time for rejoicing in food. In my tradition (Episcopal) we often think of Lenten discipline and things that we give up for Lent (as opposed to the things we look forward to eating). In our heavily Catholic area, meat is…
I’d like to thank everyone for their very generous assistance. I got the dresses done by the last day of Dr. Seuss week (by a hair). My lovely friend, Kathy, has two machines and we were able to knock out the second dress, (complete…
I admit I am overly ambitious. This week is Dr. Seuss week (since when is this a thing?) at my children’s respective schools. I came across this adorable fabric at 40% off and a 40% off coupon at Joann’s and it called to me.…
We’ve all been there, we haven’t figured out what to make for dinner and the hour is running short. It’s tempting to order a pizza, but it’s usually expensive and relatively unhealthy. I know when I don’t have something to make for dinner, it causes…
It is hard to judge news in this age of social medi. At any given moment, my Facebook feed is choked full of articles, memes, sound bytes, etc… that people have posted, much of which seems credible and is easy to take at face…
Nothing gets me more excited than a terrific public health initiative! New Jersey has become the first state to offer expectant parents free baby boxes.(Pennsylvanians routinely poke fun at the State of New Jersey but this is something to emulate) What is a baby…
Have you ever crossed a griddle cake with a chock full of currants scone? The resulting love child is a welsh tea cake. I’ve seen them cooked on both the stove top and in the oven. I’m going to give you the down and…
Have you taught a child to sew? One of my boys has been begging me to learn to sew…he was inspired by a social media post about a boy in Australia who makes stuffed animals for children with pediatric cancers. How can you say…
I’m very fond of my instant pot. I am always talking about how it cooks things that used to take hours in the crockpot in minutes. If you aren’t familiar with this amazing gadget, it puts all other pressure cookers to shame. I like…