OFFICE REMODEL FOR A SPRING PROJECT
We recently finished our office remodel and I am excited to share it with you.
Every year my husband and I do a home improvement project. It seems that when you own a home the project list never ends. We have lived in our home for 29 years, but we still have things to do. This year we decided to do an office remodel for the spring project. Continue reading OFFICE REMODEL FOR A SPRING PROJECT
EASTER EGG HUNT AT GRANDMA MAGGIE’S HOUSE
What child does not love an Easter egg hunt! To a child, it rates right up there with Christmas morning and Trick or Treat.

Growing up, our family always had the most extravagant egg hunts. My mother worked on planning the family Easter egg hunt all year long. She would fill the extra bedroom with wrapped prizes that made it look like Christmas morning. She always included those large pre-filled Easter baskets that were filled with large toys. She would usually have at least 30-40 prizes. Continue reading EASTER EGG HUNT AT GRANDMA MAGGIE’S HOUSE
EASTER AND THE PINK VELVETEEN RABBIT CAKE

Easter is just a few weeks away. Here is a fun treat to make for any get together.
RETIRED AND HAPPY…ONE YEAR LATER
This time last year I took a leap of faith and retired from my career as an RN. 
When anyone asks me what it is like to be retired, my answer is “Every day is Saturday”. That is what being retired feels like to me. Continue reading RETIRED AND HAPPY…ONE YEAR LATER
FRENCH TOAST STUFFED WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE
French toast is always a special treat.

French Toast Stuffed with Mascarpone Cheese and topped with a Triple Berry Topping is one recipe you will want to try for a very special brunch.
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VALENTINE’S DAY WITH GRANDPA BOB
Valentine’s Day with Grandpa Bob is usually celebrated with candy, flowers, cards, or a special dinner date.
It is so much fun to find a new way to show that special person how much you love them. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to do this.

Grandpa Bob and I spent Valentine’s weekend snuggled in our cozy home, making lots of good food, watching romantic movies, and just having fun. Continue reading VALENTINE’S DAY WITH GRANDPA BOB
SUPERBOWL 50 AND THE GRANDSON RIVALRY
Here it is!! Superbowl week.
Everyone is getting their team jerseys ready and their Superbowl party plans finalized. If you don’t like to watch it for the actual football game you have to love to watch it for the commercials.
In our family there is a rivalry brewing..what is a grandmother to do?
My Denver grandsons are Bronco fans.
My North Carolina grandsons are Panther fans.
They are ready and the trash talk is on.
PASTA SALAD FOR 2-
Protein Packed Pasta Salad for 2
Protein Packed Pasta Salad for 2 is a hearty, flavorful dish loaded with pasta, meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables. This colorful salad is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It can be served as a side dish or a complete meal.
I have always made this for large crowds, but now my husband and I are empty nesters, so I created this scaled down recipe to serve 2-3 people. Continue reading PASTA SALAD FOR 2-

Taco Pizza Supreme is a pizza crust covered with a ground beef, taco seasoning, re-fried beans and melted cheese mixture. It is then loaded with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, shredded cheese and tomatoes. Add a topping of sour cream and salsa and it’s a party.
I was recently introduced to the Jack and Annie books through my 6 year old grandson. He started kindergarten this year and his teacher reads these books to the class. He always talks about the books, so I added them to his Christmas list.