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I’ve been wanting to post this for a long time so I can share some memories of my dad from my childhood. We found out about four years ago that Dad has Alzheimer’s Disease and he is currently mid-stage. He started showing signs of memory issues about two years before that, at around age 62. …
Materials for Gelish French Manicure: Cuticle pusher Bond/primer (helps polish adhere and last longer) Gelish kit (pH bond, foundation, top coat) Eye shadow brush Gelish Polish – Simple Sheer LED Curing Light 91% isopropyl alcohol – make sure you don’t get 70%! Glass nail file (great for filing natural nails rather than using nail clippers) Nail filing block, emery boards,…
JUMP TO RECIPE If you’ve found this recipe, I’m going to go out on a limb and assume you are a lover of stinky cheeses. My husband is not one of our people. When I break out Gorgonzola and crackers for an evening snack, he’ll catch one whiff and with his nose crinkled, he’ll scoot…
JUMP TO RECIPE Let’s face it, ramen noodles have a bad reputation. They’re the staple that feeds tens of thousands of college students and sustains them until they can move on to afford bigger and better things. Yes, they’re quick and easy. Yes, they provide the necessary carb load for pulling all-nighters. Yes, they’re cheap. …
Turkey Leftovers Do you get tired eating all of those leftover turkey sandwiches for the week or two after Thanksgiving? Me too. This year I thought I’d switch things up a bit and try making a casserole with my leftover bread, turkey and gravy. You may recognize some of the basics in this recipe as…
First of all, I have to tell you that I *heart* experiments. I am a former laboratory scientist and I miss testing variables, so sometimes I have to make up my own tests at home. Yes, I realize that what I just wrote is kind of sad. But to your benefit, I have harnessed this crazy…
This easy 5 Minute Microwave Quiche is a great option for a quick breakfast or a simple dinner. Adjust the ingredients to suit your taste or for whatever you have on-hand! 5 Minute Microwave Quiche How many recipes do you have in your recipe box that can be prepped in just 5 minutes and can…
Inspired by a local restaurant offering amazing brick oven pizza, this Asparagus, Red Onion and Toasted Pine Nut Pizza flavor combination is delicious and easy to make! Our Favorite Brick Oven Pizza, Bricks Neapolitan (Hudson, WI) Years ago, my family was planning to spend some time in Hudson, Wisconsin for a soccer tournament. It’s only…
Always Do a Bag Check Before You Go There’s nothing worse than arriving at your kid’s soccer game and they have forgotten some part of their uniform. Thankfully we live only about 5 miles from our home soccer fields, so it’s usually not too hard to run back to the house. We had an “incident”…
This Avocado Ranch Chicken Enchiladas recipe is so easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser. Have your kids join in and help you roll up the tortillas! Avocado Ranch Chicken Enchiladas I have to thank my older daughter for helping me out with taking the photo above. She was downstairs watching me take my…
Crispy Pork Egg Rolls are one of those awesome appetizers that you would usually only get to enjoy at a restaurant. Why not make them yourself at home and use whatever ingredients your family likes? Crispy Pork Egg Rolls I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of cabbage. A lot of restaurant egg…