A while ago, my parents had purchased my husband and I a jar that had 52 date night ideas – essentially one date night idea a week, for the year. Since we had been busy with the move, Peter and I didn’t really seem to have the time to think about date nights. Now thatContinue reading “Date Night Ideas #1”
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April Already?!
Wow! Can you believe we are already into April? I’m honestly annoyed at the fact I have gone so long into 2022 without writing more on this blog! There has been a lot that has happened in my life since I last wrote and I will fill you, dear reader, in with all of theContinue reading “April Already?!”
2021 Christmas Message
Whew, what a year! I’m currently writing this on my first day off for the holidays, sitting at the table in our living room, our Christmas tree to the right of me. It’s such a relief to finally have some time (and a clear head) to sit down and write again on my blog. IContinue reading “2021 Christmas Message”
Penpals
One thing that has brought some cheer to my life this year is when I started getting back into having penpals. I wasn’t expecting to have an easy time finding people to write to and to find people from all over the world interested in creating a connection through letters. It has helped sparked creativityContinue reading “Penpals”
Airbnb Tips
Apologies again for the long time between writing. Life has been so busy lately, but things are finally falling into place for me that I feel like I can sit down and do some writing again! With life returning to “normal”, more and more Britons are choosing to travel again. One of the popular waysContinue reading “Airbnb Tips”
Euro 2020 Recap
Sleep didn’t come easy last night to those living in England, including me. After a heart-pounding, pressure-rising penalty shootout in the UEFA EURO 2020 final, England lost to Italy 3-2 on penalties. Seeing Italy’s Donnarumma save Saka’s shot broke my heart. Knowing it was all over hurt. My heart hurt more for the young EnglandContinue reading “Euro 2020 Recap”
Friday Foods #20
Friday Foods is back again! I’m ready to share my take on this delicious recipe I found in Good Housekeeping: Lemon, Pancetta and Tarragon Roast Chicken. It’s a perfect recipe for summer and has minimal ingredients. I adjusted the recipe for my dietary needs, so this is what I used to make the roast chicken.Continue reading “Friday Foods #20”
My Struggle with IBS
For as long as I can remember, I have had digestive issues. The symptoms have fluctuated and changed over the years, but it is good to finally get some answers and help with management. I’m sharing my struggle with you for you to learn about how complicated IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is and to helpContinue reading “My Struggle with IBS”
Update
I’ll admit it – it has been a while since I have written on here! I’m sure some of you were wondering where my weekly “Friday Foods” posts were and why I wasn’t writing as much. There is a lot that has happened since I’ve last posted, so I will give a quick update! MyContinue reading “Update”
Friday Foods #19
It’s hard to believe how fast another week has passed and we are inching closer to June! Here in London, it does not feel like we are close to summer. It is windy and cloudy here today! To warm you up, wherever you are, here is a recipe for Maple Ginger Soy Glazed Chicken Wings.Continue reading “Friday Foods #19”
Idealistic Iowan 