What is Happiness? The dictionary defines happiness as “the state of being happy” which is “feeling or showing pleasure or contentment”. Contentment refers back to happiness. Does this mean that no one knows how to define happiness? I think it may, in general anyway. Happiness is defined by each person’s own standards or expectations. What …
5 Self Care Tips You Can Do Today! The world as we know it has changed. Global pandemic is wreaking havoc on everything we consider normal. These 5 Self Care Tips will help you cope with these changes and preserve your well being. They are easy and you can start today! See my other posts …
Rich, creamy whipped homemade buttercream frosting! My mouth waters just saying the words. Yum! I love this frosting. Buttercream frosting spreads easily and adds a richness to any cake or cookie it is on. It can be colored to decorate a fancy cake or leave it beautifully white. This frosting recipe whips up quickly and …
Self care makes you stronger. You can not take care of others unless you take care of yourself. It is so easy in today’s society to forget that. So often we are made to feel guilty if we put ourselves first and this is simply not true. Check out my 7 Signs you need to …
Here is a quick, 15 minute face mask. A sewing machine will make this easier but it could be hand sewn. With cities and counties beginning to require people to cover this face in public, it looks like we all need one. (or two, or three…) These are machine washable and dry-able but do not put it in the microwave! It contains a metal pipe cleaner.
This Texas chocolate sheet cake is a family favorite and is always a hit when served. Kids and adults both enjoy endulging. It is an endulgance since it is so rich. Serve it with vanilla ice cream to cut the sweetness! That is my favorite way! . This is my mother’s Aunt Lillie’s Texas Chocolate …
I think I have come up with the easiest Goulash recipe…ever! At this point, I am tired of my own cooking. We have been under “shelter-at-home” orders for three weeks now. I enjoy cooking, however, not having much of a choice, it is getting old. Do you feel that way? We are fortunate here that …
Pressure cooker smothered pork chops you can cut with a fork! This quick, easy recipe is a go-to after a busy day when you want something satisfying and tasty. The step that will take the longest is peeling the potatoes. All you have to do is grab the few ingredients and your pressure cooker and …
Quarantine and Homeschooling Since we are all basically under quarantine and so many are homeschooling and working from home, here are some tips that I hope will help. Don’t forget about practicing self-care, too! While I have thought about working from home I never took the plunge. In my field (outside of blogging) it is …
