With the help of some visiting friends (Yay, free labor!), we made an exciting change in our kitchen last weekend. You see, there was this enormous ceiling fan in the kitchen. It was nice to have a breeze in the kitchen, sure, but not as nice when you needed to get something out of the…
Mac. And. Cheese. (Always a good choice?)
What is the best thing to do right after you decide to eat healthier food for a while? Get a new cookbook full of carbs and cheese, of course. I got a Barnes & Noble gift card for Christmas (free books!!!!), and I was pretty darn pleased with how far it stretched. It turned into…
Enjoying Everyday
In my Thursday morning time off, I had a strong urge to sit. Just sit. Oh, sure, I also wanted to watch Downton Abbey again (so glad it’s back!). But mostly, I wanted to be stationary. Thank goodness, I drank so much coffee that it eventually catapulted me off of the couch and towards the…
Chicken and Slaw, New Year Style
I didn’t make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight exactly, but my jeans don’t really fit all that well these days, and I want my pants to be comfortable again. It’s a simple goal, and I’d rather get there without buying new pants, if I can avoid that. So what’s the solution? I’m trying…
New Colors for the New Year
I’ve been putting off painting for a while. I mean, we have been taking down walls and painting cabinets and getting new jobs and such. But really, I think it’s about time we got down to some wall painting. I find myself trying to be more careful with paint colors this time around. In our…
Tea Time at the Library (+Blackberry Cornbread Recipe)
Tonight is Downton Abbey night at the library, which I think is pretty fantastic. We’ll be watching the last three episodes of Downton Abbey Season 3 and drinking tea and munching on cookies. What better way to get ready for the US Season 4 premier on January 5? (Yes, I will gladly advertise the season…
Small, but valuable. 