The 4N1 from Miracle Mobility - the Flexible Option Which Gets Attention!

With the new year beginning, it is the perfect time to think about resources which help us be more mobile - so today I want to share about a time when I was at the store with my husband. While I waited for him a woman came over to me and started asking questions about my 4N1 - which I was using. She said she had never been anywhere where she saw anything like it before and thought it would something she would absolutely use. I told her I loved the flexibility it provides - on days when I'm more mobile, I am able to walk with it and use it like a rollator. On days like this day when my knee was extremely sore, I was able to use it as an motorized chair.

Sunday is World Snow Day - So, Hold a Snow-A-Palooza!

If you live where you have snow, then consider planning to hold a Snow-A-Palooza for the children you love! What is a Snow-A-Palooza, you ask? Well, basically it is a lot of "fun" in the snow! What kind of "fun"? Consider the following options . . . 

Pair Eyewear - The Berry Jam Hexagon Top Frame

At first glance, this top frame from pair eyewear may look like it is just a pretty berry/plum/purple color, but just wait a moment! When I move or the light shines on me, color pops across the frame as this no ordinary colored frame, it is The Berry Jam Hexagon Top Frame! Talk about color, pizazz, spunk, sparkle, and fun - this top frame is absolutely all these things!

Tomorrow is National Tulip Day

  

January 17th is National Tulip Day - while we are covered with snow here in Michigan where I live, apparently in the Netherlands, the 17th marks the beginning of Tulip Season. I personally love tulips - they are SO pretty and colorful! Do you have any flowers which bring you happiness to see them in bloom? 

I live just 30 minutes from Holland, MI - home of the Tulip festival, and as you might imagine, tulips are a big deal in this area when they are blooming - which won't be until May. Pretty much everyone around here has tulips which bloom in their flower gardens - even people like me who have the "black thumb of death" when it comes to growing plants!

Today is National Appreciate a Dragon Day!

Now we all know while there are some actual dragons in our world, such as the Blue Dragons (Blue Glaucus), and Bearded Dragons, there are not really giant reptiles which are able to fly and breathe fire. However, the idea of real dragons is interesting and can certainly add an element of fun to a story or movie - or an element of shock as well!

grandma's cookbook - Potato, Squash, Honey, Oat Bread

I live in the house my grandparents built - my dad was born in this house and when I was a child, I often was able to have a sleepover at my grandparent's and always loved when my grandma baked bread - when it came out of the oven I always got a fresh-from-the-oven slice of bread to enjoy! What could be better! 

I am thinking about making bread today - as I mentioned, it is cold outside today where I live - in the teens - definitely "chilly"! If you would like to try this recipe with the people you love, this is it . . . 

grandma's cookbook - Orange Butter Cookies!

When it comes to cookies my family tends to favor the "classics" . . .  chocolate chip-peanut-butter-oatmeal, plain chocolate chip or plain peanut-butter cookies. But every once in a while I like to try something different and this recipe, which I found on  Pinterest, is certainly one I'd like to try! After all, what could be more "yummie" sounding than orange butter cookies?!!!! And what could be a better time to try them than on a cold day - it is only in the teens here today?

Cooking = Family Memories to Treasure!

What do you remember from when you were a child? Which family memories stand out to you when you remember being young? For me, I remember times when my family got together . . . there were always amazing things to eat as my family had excellent cooks as my grandmas and my mom could all cook! There are few things in life as wonderful as time spent with family . . . when you can add in tasty things to eat . . . well, it is the "cherry on top"!

January is Soup Month - and Penzeys has a Great Sale on Soup Bases!

January is National Soup Month and so I want to share a special offer with you for soup base - it is on sale for just today and tomorrow (January 14, 2026 and January 15, 2026), so if soup sounds tasty to you, check this special offer from Penzeys at this link - and they have several other special offers available as well!

Celebrate with the Best-Ever Chocolate Cake!

 

Today is not actually World Chocolate Day, it is July 11th, so in honor of this most important day, I'm re-running my recipe for the best-ever Chocolate cake! Don't you just love chocolate cake?!!! Aren't there days when chocolate cake is the best thing you could possibly eat? Well, I do love chocolate cake and there are days when chocolate cake most certainly does put a smile on my face - although since I've been working the past six years to lose weight (and have lost 100 lbs), I rarely eat it, but I do fix it for others.

crafting with grandma - Chalkboard Blocks

 

If you have young grandchildren and are looking for a unique and fun activity which you could make together, check this idea I found on Pinterest for Chalkboard Blocks!

The Icy Viper from Pair Eyewear

There are many things I love about Pair Eyewear, but one is how every week on Wednesday they release new limited edition designs! I have a few limited editions - the Icy Viper is one from the Winter Wonderland collection, and it is SO pretty! While it is not currently available, hopefully they will release it again soon - if they do, definitely get it as it is perfect - great color and a unique look!

It's Soup Month, So, Here's a Recipe for Broccoli Cheese Soup

Since January is National Soup Month, I thought it would be fun to share a link where you will find 30 tasty soup recipes - from the Pioneer Woman! With recipes like Turkey Noodle Soup, Broccoli Cheese Soup, and even Lasagna Soup, you are likely to find a recipe or two which sounds tasty to you!

Today - January 13th - Is, "National Rubber Ducky Day", So Let's Make Ducks!

 

Yes, believe it or not, today is, "National Rubber Ducky Day!" In 1970, Jim Henson  performed the song “Rubber Duckie” as Ernie on Sesame Street, and the rubber duck bath toy has been an iconic American symbol ever since. Rubber ducks have been around since the rise of the rubber industry in the late 1800s, but no one knows their exact origin.