Apple Pie Recipe

 

An apple pie recipe is a staple in everyone's recipe box.  One with a flaky, melt in your mouth crust and a sweet apple filling.  A pie that has everyone asking for a second piece, warm . . . with ice cream!

Seven Layer Dip Recipe

 

This seven layer dip recipe has become a staple at almost every event I host.  It is very colorful, looks wonderful on a buffet table and is delicious. I never have any leftovers when I make this dip!

Summer Bucket List

 

Hike a New Trail

Build a Sandcastle

Outdoor Movie

Picnic

Stargazing

Sidewalk Chalk

Go to the Zoo

Boating

U-Pick Farm

Fireworks

Bike Ride

Ice Cream

Day at the Lake

Meal from Farmer's Market

Lemonade

Barbecue Dinner

Fudgy Brownie Recipe

 

I slightly adjusted this recipe from the Better Homes and Garden Cookbook.  I love it the most because it is made in one pot and makes cleanup a breeze.  

Spring Bucket List

 

Splash in a Puddle

Plant a Garden

Spring Cleaning

Color Easter Eggs

Carrot Cake

Watch for Rainbows

Listen to the Rain

Lemon Loaf

Take a Picture of Cherry Blossoms

Have a Tea Party

Watch the Clouds

Feed the Ducks

Visit Garage Sales

Paint with Watercolors

Cook with Fresh Herbs

Pack Up / Thrift Winter Clothes

Strawberry Shortcake

Reading Challenges

 

I like to read on "my terms" meaning that I never want to feel like I am forced to read a certain book.  

Instead of book clubs, which in the past have made me slog through boring and questionable content, I prefer literary clubs where everyone shares what they have been reading to the group. 

I still like to be challenged to read across many genres and types of literature.  So I have crafted reading challenges for myself each year.  This can be as simple as setting a goal for books read in one year to focusing on certain genres or criteria to make it fun.  Because ultimately reading should be an enjoyable way to spend your time.