Thanks to Therapedic for providing the products reviewed in this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. #Therapedic #RoomRefresh #HomeRefresh My twin teens both started their first year of college at the end of August. (One is at Smith College, and another is at Bryn Mawr College.) It's an exciting time for them, but a hard time for their mom! I miss my kids. I've always been close with my teens. They went to high school remote for half of their high school junior year and all of their senior year, so we spent even more time together. It's been an adjustment for me now Continue reading...
Braised Chicken with Beer and Mushrooms
This post includes Amazon affiliate links. Today my blogging friends and I are getting together for the Taste Creations blog hop. My blogging friends and I get together once a month to share recipes that include a common ingredient. This month's common ingredient is mushrooms. I decided to make an easy and delicious one-pot recipe — braised chicken thighs with beer and mushroom sauce. For this recipe, I used one of the most handy pots in my kitchen — a Dutch oven. A Dutch oven is a deep, heavy-duty pot with a lid. It's a versatile pot — it can be used stovetop or in the oven. I have Continue reading...
Twin College Move Ins – and a NewAir Compact Refrigerator Review
Thanks to NewAir for sponsoring this post. I received a NewAir compact fridge (SKU NRF031BK00) in exchange for this review. @newairusa, #ShareYourNewAir, #Beveragefridge, #newairusa, #newairexclusive, #newairambassador, #mynewair My twins moved into college last week. One started at Bryn Mawr College (where I went to college), and one began at Smith College. It was an emotional week, filled with highs and lows. Now I have a house empty of my two sweet kids. Luckily, however, I saw one of my children over the weekend, as my husband and I brought a new Newair 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Mini Continue reading...
Visiting Annapolis with My Teens & the Family Dog
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links don't cost you anything, but may earn a commission that helps fund this blog. Thanks! My family and I recently stayed 3 nights in Annapolis in a modern and comfortable Airbnb. We spent two days touring this beautiful Maryland waterfront capital city. We found this vacation locale to be perfect for visiting with the whole family. My husband, teens and family dog, Mochi, all loved our Annapolis family vacation. If You Plan to Visit Annapolis Annapolis is situated on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It offers beautiful waterfront Continue reading...
Dimmable Motion Sensor Night Light — Amazon Finds
Thanks to the makers of the AUVON Ultra Bright Motion Sensor Night Light Plug in for sponsoring this post. I received free product in exchange for my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Sunday, everyone! Today I am back to share one of my newest Amazon finds — an AUVON Motion Sensor Night Light (2 pack). Here on the blog I like to share some of my favorite products — these LED night lights happen to be on Amazon. At the moment, the night lights are $14.99 for two — there is also a coupon for 5% off on Amazon. The two night lights are packaged together in one Continue reading...
Roasted Beet, Herbed Cheese & Avocado Sandwich
My family and I traveled to Annapolis, Md., last month. While we were there, we discovered Eastport Kitchen, which was near our AirBNB rental in Eastport. My teens and I ordered the Daisy Sandwich, which has roasted beets, hardboiled egg, arugula, pickled onion, avocado, and an herbed cheese spread on toasted multigrain bread. We like the sandwich so much that we ordered it twice! Once we got home I decided to make my own version of it. I think I've come pretty close. We love this delicious sandwich! The sandwich contains no meat and has fresh vegetables, so it fits with the semi vegetarian Continue reading...
Planning Your Summer Travels
My family and I recently enjoyed a wonderful family vacation and road trip to Annapolis, Md. This summer, many families — like mine — are getting creative and reimagining their summer vacation plans. The world is a big place with thousands of destinations, attractions and experiences waiting to be explored. Check out a few of these travel ideas and plan a family vacation of your own! Take an Ultimate Road Trip Sometimes the best thing to do is to take a good old-fashioned family road trip. (My family loves road trips! Two of our other favorite family road trips are our road trip Continue reading...
Amazon Finds: Wireless Remote Digital Thermometer (Making Grilling Easy)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but may earn a small commission that helps run this blog. Thanks! I used to be intimated by grilling. Something about the open flame scared me. But now that I've had my Weber Spirit E310 Liquid Propane Gas Grill for a few years, I love it! In the summer, grilling is a great way to spend more time outdoors with the added plus of keeping the kitchen clean. I recently got a Tranmix Wireless Remote Digital Thermometer, which makes grilling easier and even more enjoyable. I recently cleaned and readied my grill for summer Continue reading...
How to Become an Urban Homesteader
Thanks to Park Seed for this guest post. Over time, technology and modern conveniences have become essential in our lives. We can place orders with 2-day shipping, take virtual tours and even have watches that can measure our blood oxygen levels. (How cool!) While it’s awesome to have these conveniences at our fingertips, it feels good to be self-sufficient and do something on our own. It's rewarding to work with our own hands, without the help of computers or video tutorials. Many looking for a more self-sufficient lifestyle are embracing the idea of homesteading. People Continue reading...
Summer Vacay in Annapolis (And our Cute Airbnb)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but may earn me a small commission. Just last week, my husband, teens, pup and I traveled south from New Jersey for a week in the Chesapeake Bay Area. Our first stop was the beautiful nautical waterfront town of Annapolis, Md., home to the Naval Academy and the Maryland State House. Check out what we saw and did in Annapolis. Adorable Airbnb Close to Downtown My family and I stayed in a comfortable and modern Airbnb during our stay in Annapolis. It was our first time renting an Airbnb, and we loved it! Continue reading...