By definition, Monster Cookies are, well monstrous. They’re supposed to be huge, and also filled with every delicious ingredient you can dream up. I am thinking you could easily substitute half of the M&Ms and/or chocolate chips for another type of bite sized or chopped candy bar, raisins, coconut, chopped nuts, peanut butter or white […]
Fresh Blueberry Scones Recipe
Blueberry season is just about past, but there may still be some beautiful berries left on the bushes near you. If not, hopefully you saved a few in the freezer–those would work just fine in this recipe (keep the berries frozen when stirring them into the batter.) If you want a special addition to your […]
The One with the Longest Run Yet
The long run. It’s a newer venture for me as I am training for the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon (for hospice) on September 22nd. Eight years ago when I began this running thing, I never imagined I would ever in a million years be able to run 13.1 miles straight–let alone in a race. But after today, […]
The One with a Moments of Motherly Advice
I’m convinced. No matter how old you get or how much experience you attain, there will always come a time when you just need your mom. The growing-up thing means she probably won’t always be able to be there beside you, holding your head in her lap, stroking your back and whispering words of peace. But […]
Grilled Zucchini Sandwich Recipe
So, you have a lot of zucchini laying around? And you’ve made enough zucchini bread to last you a lifetime? Well, then, friend, this sandwich is calling your name. I have been on a grilled (literally on the grill) sandwich kick lately, and it is unbelievable delicious. Those grill marks, the crisp edges, the melted […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Recipe
If there’s two things in this world I love it’s ICE CREAM and COOKIES. These two powerful forces combine into the simplest frozen treat you ever did make. No ice cream machine or churning necessary! You like cookie dough, right? Tell me you like the spoon after whipping up some cookies. You do, right? I […]
The One with 5 Minutes [Connect]
Today over at Lisa-Jo’s blog, the Five Minute Friday prompt is Connect. My mind went all sort of places before hitting the “start” button on my timer, but I’m so thankful I rested with this topic. It’s been resonanting with me all week, as I’ve received call after call, email after email, and welcomed in […]
The One with the 75th Surprises and a Reunion
This past weekend I got to spend lots of quality time with family members from all over the country–Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and more! My husband didn’t get to come with me because of church responsibilities, but I am thankful that he was willing to let me go on my own for the 3 […]
The House Tour [1 Year Later]
Just 4 days after we moved into our new (rental) home in New York, I decided it would be a brilliant idea to post pictures documenting the settling process. Things didn’t look too shabby at that point. Actually, I’m a little impressed with how quickly I settled in (but let’s be honest…I had the help […]
The One with our Full Year Here
I just can’t believe it, but it is most definitely true. Today marks our one year anniversary since moving to Western New York! With tears we said goodbye to our teens and our friends in Michigan, and with the help of those same people as well as our family we loaded a UHaul and drove 7 […]