The most wonderful birthday box
In preparation for Mama’s upcoming birthday this week, I asked a group of fellow home cook enthusiasts for advice in recreating a boxed spice cake mix she loves from scratch. […]
The kindness of strangers online
In preparation for Mama’s upcoming birthday, I’ve been researching recipes to recreate her favorite spice cake mix—the red box one, she insists. Though I’m at least a decent baker, my […]
Evening constitutional in our backyard
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a lovely and refreshing evening constitutional in our backyard oasis! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! […]
Sweet afternoon treat
Mama and I enjoyed this Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee and chocolate cupcakes as a special treat this afternoon. Delicious! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a sweet afternoon treat! What […]
Belly rubs before a quick ER visit
As my gut pains worsened the last few days, I’ve been preparing in case I needed a trip to the ER. With lists galore and a fully stocked fridge/pantry and […]
We’re obsessed with The Home Edit
We have been into organizing, color-coding, labeling, and charts for as long as I can remember. I was raised on lists. I find them calming. So we were beyond thrilled […]
Roasting our homegrown tomatoes
After harvesting a large bowl of tomatoes from our garden Friday, I was eager to do something with them before they went bad. But my Crohn’s is acting up with […]
Rosh Hashana care package
An amazing Rosh Hashana care package arrived in the mail for us today—complete with homemade round challah and a cute bottle of honey (traditional for a sweet New Year)! This […]
Late summer evening harvest
The smoky air is forecasted to return this weekend so I took advantage of another clear day to harvest tomatoes and cucumbers from our garden. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was […]
Fresh strawberry pancake brunch
Mama and I enjoyed a brunch feast of buttermilk pancakes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream today. Pancakes used to be a special Sunday treat, but our strawberries weren’t going […]
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