2025 Item Highlights

As 2025 comes to a close, I am reflecting on some highlights from this year. This final post in the series will focus on items, with activities, food & drinks, and media already posted. An E-Reader I’ve been a big audiobook listener…

2025 Media Highlights

As 2025 comes to a close, I am reflecting on some highlights from this year. This post will focus on media, with activities and food & drinks already posted and one more category to follow soon! Letters from an American I started listening…

2025 Food/Drink Highlights

As 2025 comes to a close, I am reflecting on some highlights from this year. This post will focus on food & drinks, with activities already posted and more categories to follow soon! Recipes on Our Website Chicken Sausage & Rice Skillet Sweet,…

2025 Activity Highlights

As 2025 comes to a close, I am reflecting on some highlights from this year. This post will focus on activities, with more categories to follow soon! 5-Year Journaling I started a five-year journal in January 2025. This type of…

Creamy Microwave Oatmeal​

Oatmeal has largely pushed out the Green Smoothie Bowl as my every-day breakfast – partly because it doesn’t require a blender, and also because it tastes good. Creamy Microwave Oatmeal Prep Time: 1 minute    l    Cook Time: 4 minutes …

Peach & Blueberry Salad

A quick and tasty salad for when it’s too hot to cook. Also a great dish to contribute to a potluck, in our experience! Peach & Blueberry Salad Prep Time: 5 minutes    l    Cook Time: N/A    l   …

Chicken Sausage & Rice Skillet

While meat is a rarity in our house, I do go for pre-cooked chicken sausage somewhat frequently – especially the “sweet apple” version of the Hannaford Nature’s Promise store brand. Chicken Sausage & Rice Skillet Prep Time: 5 minutes    l   …

Do You Believe These Credit Myths?

Let’s get this out of the way right up front: All of the following myths are false! Let’s talk about why. You should pay off your credit card before the statement posts. Not if you want any reward points! In…

BBQ Lentil Pizza

Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 8-10 minutes; Servings: 6-8 slices

Hans will happily eat just about anything, but BBQ sauce has a special place in his heart. I enjoy cooking, but my heart is filled with quick and easy meals like this one.