May 12 is Mother’s Day this year, a day for honoring and showing appreciation for the mothers in our lives. All moms would be happy with a card or phone call from their children. But, of course, us children want to get something special for mom to show our appreciation for all she does for…
Mother’s Day is May 12 this year
What is Mother’s Day all about? How did it get started? From the Library of Congress files: Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, motherhood, and the influence of mothers in society. In 1908, Anna Jarvis holds a memorial service at a West Virginia church to honor her mother, Mrs. Ann…
Earth Day: celebrate all year!
April 22 is Earth Day, but why not celebrate it all year? From Today.com comes this explanation of what Earth Day is about:
Spring outfit deals from Amazon
I was looking for a spring outfit appropriate for Maine spring weather. If you live here, you know that the weather can change abruptly and go from being warm and sunny at 60 degrees, to chilly and windy at 40 degrees!
Do I need another insulated mug?
My dad still has a Stanley thermos that he bought about 50 years ago, before he married my mom! He’s always used it when he goes ice fishing. When my brother started going ice fishing with him, my dad bought my brother his own Stanley thermos.
Challenge: Clean your stove
During the pandemic, Thanksgiving specifically, we had the family over for turkey and all the fixings. After taking the turkey out of the oven, my mom and I were making gravy in the ceramic-coated roasting pan, using two burners on the glass-top stove. We heard an odd noise, like glass cracking.
Things you need to get today
I posted quite a few reels this week showing a roasting laurel, a Maine snowstorm, snowstorm activities such as a self mani and doing a jigsaw puzzle; changing my Easter table over to spring decorations
Friendship Cake and Starter recipe
Friendship Cakes are so delicious! The 10-day-investment in making the starter dough is worth the time, because the cake is one of a kind.
April awareness month programs
What awareness programs take place during the month of April? I looked all over the internet and found a lot of websites with the following information, which is repeated on many sites.
Favorite Walmart beauty products part 1
The @Walmart Beauty Glow-Up Event is happening now through April 28. As a #walmartpartner I’ve put my favorite beauty products on my Walmart storefront with #affiliate links for each item so you can go directly to any item you are interested in. This is my #walmartpartner beauty collection link: https://walmrt.us/3PHPAVE
