Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. –Albert Einstein I’ve been journaling for as long as I can remember. It started with a little red diary, complete with a lock and key, that I got on my 8th birthday. That small book was the…
Sundays have a unique charm – a perfect blend of relaxation and anticipation. As the weekend comes to a close, the thought of the upcoming week can sometimes feel overwhelming. Making Sunday your time to both reflect on the past week and plan and organize the one to come…
I can’t remember a time when I haven’t been in love with hand made quilts, doily’s, old china and collectables. When I bought this house, built in 1940, it gave me a perfect canvas to display and use all the things that I love. I guess that is…
So, I did a thing. After 26 years teaching in the public school system, I have decided that it is time for a pivot. I have absolutely loved my time teaching high school students, but there are other things that I want to try. Leaving the students will…
This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. One of the best frugal tricks is to take advantage of food sales when they are offered….
I have gone down a dark rabbit hole of Youtube videos and Pinterest boards relating to visible mending. I am sure, in the grand scheme of things, there are far worse places. Visible mending is repairing ripped or worn clothing with fixes that are not hidden, they are…
I love having a selection of condiments in my refrigerator to add depth to my meals. One of the easiest things that you can prepare is a simple bottle of pickled red onions. I use them on salads, on top of chili or curry or in sandwiches. My…
When I was learning to drive, so many years ago, my dad spent countless hours allowing me to practice. He took me up and down the road, across the bridge, through every side street in Fredericton. I remember him telling me, “If you ever get into a spin,…
Who is the person that you dream you want to be? How does she look, and dress and feel in her own skin? Is she strong and healthy? When you picture this ideal you Is she 30 pound lighter than you are today? How does she, this ideal…
