“Hey kid, what kind of cake do you want for your birthday?”“Vanilla with vanilla frosting.”I wasn’t surprised. My kid has been saying that for 7 of his 10 years so far. Then he hit me with the shocker.“Can you bake it? I like your stuff better than the store.”“Yea, sure! Thanks, kiddo.”But here’s the thing,…
I know, I know, its 2 months away and I can already hear the people screaming to not even say the C-word until after Halloween. I used to be that way too. Then I became a mom and as many moms know, the magic of Christmas is more often than not the work of moms…
I did it. I made the super cute fruit slice garlands that we all see on social media every fall and winter. Specifically I made apple and orange slice garlands…with mixed results. I’ll share what worked and what I will do differently next time. Dried Apple Slice Garlands These turned out pretty good, if I…
Ghouls and scares are in the air this October but there is another aspect to the spooky season. The snuggling close to your partner, the cozy fall vibes, and the magical moments perfect for a kiss. Yes, its the time for romance!Here are 7 Halloween Romance Movies for when you’re looking for something a little…
Simple Apple Syrup You can of course make this recipe with fresh apples or apple cider but I’m using what I have and that’s apple juice. To make this, I’m using the simple syrup method of equal parts sugar and liquid. Pour juice and sugar into a sauce pan and heat on medium, stirring regularly…
We tend to allocate things as “specialty” due to its look, how long it takes to prepare, or tradition alone. Those specialty items don’t come out on regular days, just certain events. However, there’s no law against making your average Monday a special event just because you’re alive and able to do so. Holiday police…
For a little snack, side dish, or “girl dinner” these easy onion tarts are only a few ingredients and delicious. Ingredients Sauté the onions in butter and/or bacon fat until carmelized and softPreheat the oven at 350FRoll out the crescent rolls and cover in chopped (or shredded ) cheeseTop with the caramelized onionsBake for 12…
Lots of us create bucket lists for a month, season, year, or life. I’m sure you’ve seen the super cute seasonal bucket lists on Pinterest or Instagram with activities ranging from apple picking to binge watching Gilmore Girls. The question is, how many times have you pinned it, shared it, perhaps even saved it with…
While most romantic fall movie lists will be full of blockbuster classics like You’ve Got Mail, Practical Magic, and Runaway Bride, these movies tend to have scenes from across the seasons and are not specifically fall showcases. I chose the following list because they are set specifically in the fall and have all the cozy…
Recently, Rev Casey wrote a particularly thought provoking blog post about how TTRPGs that want to emulate Studio Ghibli need to remember that said studio creates more than cozy imagery and music, it also creates stories about exploitation, oppression, ecological disaster, exclusion, and much more. This brought me back to a discussion that I and many folks…