Merriam-Webster defines thankful and grateful in the following way: Thankful – Adjective 1 – conscious of benefits received 2 – expressive of thanks 3 – well pleased; glad Grateful – Adjective 1a – appreciative of benefits received 1b -expressing gratitude 2a -affording pleasure or contentment 2b – pleasing by reason Continue Reading
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Florida State Park Hopping: Three Parks in One Day!
Have you ever just wanted to get away for the day? Maybe work has you scheduled to the max or there is little to no money to plan a trip with the holidays coming up. Regardless of the reason why you can’t, are you still feeling that wanderlust angst? Well, Continue Reading
Mini Smores Pie So Easy And Delightful You Must Try!
Camping isn’t everyone’s cup of tea while smores tend to be loved by everyone, camper or not. So how do we bridge the gap so we can enjoy this wonderful well loved treat more, minus the camping part of the equation? Here is the perfect solution! Let me warn you! Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Dip For The Win
Make this super simple pumpkin dip for any social gathering this fall. You can’t go wrong with anything pumpkin and this requires so little time to whip up. You probably have all the ingredients in the pantry already! Give it a try! It is delicious served with pretzels, gingersnaps, or Continue Reading
Simple Fall Recipe For The Best Caramel Apple Float
For a refreshingly cool fall drink to sip and enjoy, try this caramel apple ice cream float. Everybody is going to keep coming back for more of this seasonal treat, it is that good! Here is how you make it! You need some apple cider with great flavor, vanilla bean Continue Reading
Holiday Tea Lights For That Special Touch Of Warmth
Holiday tea lights are easily made using a minimal amount of supplies that are conveniently available to you. I used a couple of old canning jars from my kitchen. The greenery is from my yard and the tea lights I purchased from the Dollar Tree. Make these lovely, fragrance-free, and Continue Reading
Pink is Beautiful And Sometimes Even Handsome!
Pink is the color of October. Odd you might say since usually, the colors that surround you in nature are more yellows, oranges, olive drabs, and browns this time of year. Pink is, however, just as much a part of the month of October though. Let me explain how. October Continue Reading
Childhood Reflections And Thoughts of Autumns Past
My Father loved Autumn. He liked taking long strolls in the crisp cool air down our street at night. Occasionally, he would let me come along. This is a childhood memory of one such walk that I wrote down shortly after my Dad passed away. Every once in a while, Continue Reading
12 Super Easy Ways To Self Care For The Fall
Here is a list of a dozen simple ways to be pro-active in taking care of yourself as the cooler seasonal weather approaches. Maintaining the overall condition of your health does not have to be difficult or break the bank. It always surprises me the number of people who care Continue Reading
Easy As Apple Pie In 5 Simple Steps
Nothing says autumn to me like the smell of a cozy fire in the fireplace while an apple pie is baking on a chilly night. I am totally in my comfort zone enjoying the smoky smell of real wood as golden firelight flickers ambiance all over the room. The fragrance Continue Reading