sometimes I feel like I’m wrapped tight in thin paper and if I breathe too hard it will tear I crawl in bed, at times when I know I’m not supposed to be there at first it came and went and now it seems to stay a sadness that won’t shake an anger rubbed in …
Family Friendly Located on Burnetts Way in Suffolk, Virginia, this small restaurant packs big flavor into its dishes. Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse is locally owned and welcomes families. We visited on a Saturday, early afternoon, and the atmosphere was laid back and casual. If you haven’t been yet, add this to your to-do list! There …
Ok y’all, I have seen suggested gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week recently that are just horrible so I had to write this. Please do not give your teacher a seat cushion, glue, or a broom and dustpan unless they have specifically asked for those things. Teachers are amazing people. If you give them a coffee …
Potts N Paints is the perfect place to go to spend some time with your family or best friends. We ended up here because my search for a unique Christmas gift for one of my daughters led me to their pottery wheel lesson. I purchased it way back in the fall and we just got …
Philadelphia Fun We recently took a quick weekend trip to Philadelphia to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday. It was a weekend to remember from beginning to end. Our rainy drive up and confusion at the airport finding our rental car was all worth it. We used American Express Skymiles rewards so our rental car was …
Mango Blueberry Bread This recipe for mango blueberry bread is simple, easy, and something different from the ordinary. It’s also easy to customize. Ingredients Leave the blueberries out or replace them with a different fruit. I estimated that I used about 1/4 cup of blueberries, but it was probably a little less. I sprinkled however …
A Sweet Surprise We stumbled upon Look Up Dessert Café accidentally on a trip to the dance supply store in Chesapeake, Virginia. What a neat surprise it was! The girls and I all had a great time trying a new place with some unique selections. Bingsoo I tried Strawberry Cream Bingsoo, also known as Snow …
The Perfect Spring Dessert This recipe was passed down from my great aunt. If you have never tried strawberry salad, you will be surprised at how such simple ingredients create a dessert that is absolutely delicious. The recipe calls for sweetened strawberries and since it’s not strawberry season here yet, the strawberries I had were …
Tangled in the Net I read this book quickly, finishing it in one weekend. The language is not complex. It’s a fast read and would be described as an easy one, if the content wasn’t so heavy. Set in Nigeria, the author Chigozie Obioma strings a story called The Fishermen that’s hard to walk away …
We took an extremely quick trip to Greensboro recently and it brought with it more family fun than we expected. Drury Inn & Suites We decided to stay at Drury Inn & Suites on Gate City Blvd. When we checked in, the hotel realized that I had unintentionally booked the wrong room. I had booked …
