We’ve all been there….no matter how much you overpack there is always a need at least once, to do some laundry. So what do you do? You could buy some, though if you’re at a resort somewhere, it’s likely to be more costly than normal. You could pack some, but if you’re like me you feel like you need to double, maybe triple bag for fear of it breaking open and wreaking havoc with the clothes. Or I suppose, worst…
Anyone who knows me knows I love to shop online – some would say it’s a bit of an addiction 😉 So it shouldn’t be any surprise that with our upcoming vacation, I’ve been scouring the *world wide web* for a new swimsuit to sport on the beach! I’ve looked at several sites, but seem to keep coming back to Hapari. Their site is easy to navigate, has something for everyone (including men), and the swimsuits are so affordable…..and sooooo…
After being mesmerized by the incredible wineries and vineyards we happened upon this lovely little gem. Sonoma Train Town looked like the perfect pit stop for the kids so we had to check it out. Most of the rides weren’t operating (too cold I guess lol) but the train ride (the real reason we stopped anyways) was and the kids had a blast! It was the perfect way to break up the day, especially before settling into our hotel in…
Well we left Roseville to make our way to Novato for the night. On our way we saw so many gorgeous wineries and vineyards….absolutely beautiful. We must go back when the grapes are in full season – I can only imagine the vineyards then!!! Not being wine/alcohol drinkers I have decided though that it would be awesome to be able to do a *grape juice tasting tour* – seriously, how fun!! And while we’re there, we wouldn’t mind moving in…
Our next stop was Roseville! It was another long day of driving, with kids that hardly slept AND another time change. We had just gone through one at home taking us an hour back and now just a couple weeks later were being pushed another hour back. So our lovely children were getting up at 6 AM instead of 8 am like we’re used to and hoping for. It was brutal! Add to that, being a bit overtired and over-travelled…
I love a good salad, filled with a little of everything. I can be satisfied, full, and sustained from a great salad. I have a few salad dressings that I rotate between (most of them homemade) so I don’t ever feel like it’s the *same old* thing (though I can honestly say I’ve never felt that way anyways). I remember a friend growing up commenting to me that her mom never really ventured into new territory when it came to…
I often find myself reflecting on the many great people in my life. Considering why our lives have crossed paths and what things I could and should learn from our interactions. And I am constantly inspired and motivated by those around me. One such person is my friend, Nicole Wagner. I first met Nicole 6 year ago on an online parenting forum. I knew right away that she was someone I wanted to be good friends with. She’s kind, honest,…
CAN THEY EVER!!! I am SO happy to have been directed to this fantastic blog. Mennonite Girls Can Cook is a collaboration of 8 fabulous Mennonite Girls/Women, Ellen, Lovella, Judy, Betty, Annaleise, Marg, Julie, and Bev, all sharing their love (and passion I can see) for recipes, hospitality, relationships, encouragement and helping the hungry. This is the blog for me! I literally spend 90% of my day in the kitchen. I LOVE trying new recipes, entertaining friends, and just plain…
I love that more and more restaurants are adding things to their menus to cater to those with gluten allergies.It’s making this experiment more exciting and easier for those times when I’m out. Last week I ordered in Little Caesar’s for the kids (cheap) so our sitter wouldn’t have to worry about anything while we were out. Now let me tell you this – going Gluten Free has been the easiest dietary change I’ve made by far. But takeout pizza…
But microwave always seems to fall a little short. We have eaten it for a long time because our popcorn popper isn’t good at all and we’ve never made it a priority to buy one. Besides, I try not to eat it too often because I love LOTS of butter and seasoning. So what once could have been classified as a healthy snack jumps itself right back into the *rarely* category. My friend has this fantastic popper, so when I…