Well it’s been a long while since my last post on sensorineural hearing loss. It’s been about 8 months since onset with no improvement. I had tried hearing aids and they just weren’t going to work for me. I have adapted quite a bit, but still find it hard to communicate and get so tired…
Spicy Scalloped Yams
Thanksgiving has really been the time where I put together all of my favorite recipes of the season that I’ve collected over the years. I’ve been hosting my own Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving since I was 13 and absolutely love preparing a big meal for people to enjoy. A word on Friendsgivings–I love them. I think everyone should…
The Best Hot Cocoa
Rich and creamy hot chocolate with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, this is the best hot cocoa you could wish for! The best part is, you probably already have all the ingredients! Jump to Recipe! Lights twinkling all around, crisp air, people bundled in warm clothing– December is one of my favorite months! Just as…
My Journey with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
First, I’d like to say thank you to everyone who has reached out to me asking if everything was okay when I closed up the bakery for the month. You are all so sweet and caring and I appreciate each and every one of you! I hope to be baking delicious goodies for you all…
Cherry Blossom Cookies
I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event (again). This is the fifth year for our event and we want to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer…
Week 1 of the No Spend Challenge
Achievement unlocked! I survived my first week of my No Spend Challenge. Nothing was purchased off Amazon. I removed the app off my phone and canceled multiple subscriptions (I did leave some for reasons you will find below) and I removed myself from e-mail newsletters that might tempt me to buy. So while I won’t…
No Spend Challenge of 2021
This year, I’m taking on the challenge of buying nothing new—for a whole year. My goal is to lower items brought into the house, cut down on waste, and save money. As intimidating as it is, I am so excited to do this. I’ve written out a breakdown of my goal as well as what…
Cabernet Cranberry Sauce
Everyone’s faces light up in amazement when homemade cranberry sauce is on the dinner table. I seriously have no idea why. I guess everyone is just used to the canned stuff that gets passed around and never ends up on a plate. Okay, in all honestly, I loved the wobbly, canned “cran-jelly” as a kid and…
Homeschooling Tips in the Time of the Pandemic
This year has been a doozy, and the new school year has finally arrived. You might be homeschooling for the first time, homeschooling multiple children of various ages, or homeschooling while stuck completely indoors. Doubts might be flying around y our head to if you can do this. While this will be challenging, I’ve put…