A Hat: To Wear or Not to Wear?
Where should you hang your hat? Or rather, to wear or not to wear a hat? Many women look elegant in hats, but many more of us don’t know how or when to wear them. Today I’m sharing a post by Susan Street, who writes a popular women’s blog. Yes, a hat is a fashion […]
NATIONAL CREAMSICLE DAY
National Creamsicle Day is celebrated annually on August 14. This is a day to enjoy this refreshing summertime orange and vanilla treat. “Creamsicle” is a brand name of an ice cream consisting of vanilla ice cream on a Popsicle stick coated with flavored orange ice. The following is a Betty Crocker recipe for Creamy Orange […]
De-cluttering your home
Today I’m sharing an article from One Kings Lane, the decorating store. You may have heard about Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing consultant. Her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing is very popular. Many people have claimed that this little turquoise book has transformed their lives. A […]
Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp recipe
Absolutely delicious and perfect for a summer barbecue! Many thanks to Colleen Kennedy for sharing this recipe. You will need: 1 pound large shrimp (21-25 or larger) 2 cloves minced garlic ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1 TBS tequila ½ tsp Kosher salt a few shakes of red pepper ½ […]
Easy Microwave Mug Cupcake
Yes, it’s a cake in a cup! In your favorite mug you will need to add: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 large egg Whisk away! Then add: 2 tablespoons milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar (yes, that’s a lot of sugar) Mix together and add 6 tablespoons self rising flour and […]
Limoncello—the perfect dessert drink
Although I’d never heard of this drink until recently, Limoncello is a lemon liqueur. It’s a dessert drink that’s supposed to aid in digestion. The recipe for homemade Limoncello follows: 750 ml bottle of vodka 6 lemons 1 cup sugar Peel the lemons and place them in a glass jar, avoiding the white part. Add […]
Summertime Shrimp Boil recipe
Summertime is the perfect time of year for a shrimp boil. This recipe is one pot and delicious! Shrimp Boil recipe: Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 small red-skinned potatoes per person 1/2 pound smoked sausage per person 1 ear of corn per person, cleaned and cut into fours 1/2 pound […]
Easy and inexpensive fresh flower arrangements
Thanks to Southern Savers for this excellent article on arranging summer flowers: You’ll need a pair of pruners, some chicken wire, and Oasis, which is the soft green blocks you’ve seen in flower arrangements. 1. Start With a Good Base If you’re making an arrangement in a low vase, the flowers need a structure to […]
The Constitution Conundrum
I’m still in Dave Barry mode after having the opportunity to meet him in Disneyworld. This week, he writes about the constitution, which is appropriate because the Fourth of July is quickly approaching: “Chapter Three “Yes,” said Hugh, “incredible as it seems, there are extra words written in the margin of the U.S. Constitution, and […]
Classic Dave Barry Graduation
I am in Disneyworld today with DH and family and discovered that Dave Barry is signing autographs at Downtown Disney! Hopefully I’ll have a photo of me and him to follow later on today, but for now I’m sharing a pertinent “Classic Dave Barry” regarding graduation. Enjoy! I love his humor! “It will be up […]