The day you buy a loaf of good bread, slice whatever you want eat for lunch and freeze it in a resealable bag. Toast slices directly from the freezer when the urge strikes and never suffer a stale heel again
Bread
Posted in Kitchen Adventures
Tagged Bakery, bread, carbs, cooking ideas, Food waste, kitchen hacks, lifestyle, Loaf of bread, money, short cuts, Slice bread, time managment, tips, Toast
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Hello, Old Friend
Grief was that relative I heard stories about. I knew her in the way I knew Uncle Gerald, someone I never met but learned so much about. Then my husband died, and there Grief was, shaking my hand. I offered her the guest bedroom, scrambling to make it comfortable, but not too comfortable because I didn’t want her to stay long. Instead of the guest bedroom, she marched right into my bedroom and dropped her heavy bags. Years later, she’s still with me, now an old friend, someone to sip martinis with and remember. — Barbara Phillips
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
Posted in Reading
Tagged crying, death, emotions, faith, friendships, Grief, grief and loss, growth, Habit, healing, health, hopeful, insight, Isolation, life, life lessons, memories, mindfulness, mood, power, prayer, realationships, solitude, stillness
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Keep Your Hands Busy
While most of us find ourselves somewhat isolated or stuck at home, having a creative outlet can be incredible restorative when the alternative is spiraling deeper into bad news. An art project will help you to both keep your hands off your phone and deal with anxiety. “Our world is so fast pace and chaotic, it forces us to make an effort to find moments of tranquility
Posted in Reflections
Tagged anxiety, art, arts and crafts, Calmness, creative outlet, depression, embroidery, gradening, painting, Quarantine, tranquility, writing
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An Open Purse on the Park Bench
My grandmother’s purse sat open and unattended on a park bench in the 1950s Bronx. Alarmed, my young mother said, “Mom, your purse is open!” “It’s OK, honey,” my grandmother said. “If someone takes it, they need it more than I do.” In that moment, my mother’s young world took on a new hue. They were a poor Jewish family of five living in a small two-bedroom apartment. They barely got by. Yet, my grandmother left her heart and purse open to those who needed it most. — Deborah L. Staunton
Posted in Reading, Reflections
Tagged children, emotions, fear, financial situation, friendships, Future, grandparents, kindness, life lesson, open-hearted, parenting, poor, theft, trust
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Sign Here
I put a washable marker at each place setting so guests can sign their names right on my plain white table cloth . Then I backstitch the names and use the cloth again next year. It’s a wonderful record log of who I’ve hosted at my table.
Posted in DIY💭
Tagged antiques, embroidery, entertaining, family, Family Heirlooms, gifts, guest list, heirlooms, journal, memories, name tag, Reflections, Signature, stitching, table cloth, treasures, vintage
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