Homemade cookie bonanza
I baked two of my favorite cookies from scratch tonight — confetti cookies (with the sprinkles) and peanut butter blossoms (with the Hershey kisses). They’re both pretty easy to make, […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
New peach tree and a composter
The warm winter sun feels more like spring and has put us in the mood to be in our garden! Today we finished assembling our tumbling composter; Mama and I […]
Reaching my own back
Mama and I love dry brushing our arms and legs to slough off dead skin, but it had always been a bit of pain because of our small handheld brushes. […]
Listening to my book
I’ve been reading my literary hero’s memoir again in preparation for seeing her next week. But I’m not able to read as fast as I’d like to, because reading often triggers […]
Garden plans underway
Mama and I have planted a veggie garden every spring/summer since we moved to Santa Rosa a few years ago. In the beginning, we produced nothing edible. By last summer, […]
Making limoncello, part one
I’ve been wanting to make my own limoncello since tasting this delightful liqueur many years ago in Italy. Just outside our back door, Mama and I see our neighbors’ big, […]
Bitmoji family fun
One of my besties recently introduced me to the world of Snapchat and Bitmoji, and despite the learning curve, I’m enjoying the hilarious expressions and images I can send. Today […]
A great book in the warm sun
I’m re-reading my literary hero’s memoir in advance of seeing her in person later this month. I absolutely adore Jennifer Weiner and her many books, which have had a lasting […]
Our Wilson is better
Despite being mid-winter, Mama and I enjoyed 77° sunshine in our backyard this afternoon! We weren’t the only ones taking advantage of the spring-like warmth. Our neighbor who we love […]
DIY custom planner stickers
I’ve been working on making my own custom stickers for my organizer ever since I fell back in love with sticker collecting recently. I wanted weekly stickers that would help […]
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