OK, so you know how I said I was going to treat myself to a wee trip for my birthday this year? The idea really came…
OK, since it’s sort of my thing to tell you all about goodies that I get from home, I suppose I should tell you about…
There is something to be said about the comforts of home. Your own bed; your favourite chair; knowing where all the gadgets are in the…
OK, if you’ve been paying attention, you might know that I like candy. No, that’s not true. I love candy. I mean, let’s face it:…
You don’t need words to know you’re loved. Not really. Sometimes, a box of stuff says it all. Take, for example, the box that came…
Oh, what a sweet day it is! I arrived home to see that the postman brought me a parcel all the way from America. Oh…
Today I left my new home in Stirling to take a train journey to Billingham, England – Paul’s hometown and home to some of my in-laws. My…
I think that one of the worst things about the life of an expat or repat is dealing with food let-downs. Or is that just…
Well, it’s Pancake Day and I’ve managed to remember and forget and remember and forget and remember all since I woke up. Of course, by…
My friend posted a list of 100 random things her daughter wrote about herself out of boredom and I thought I’d give it a shot…
Now that all the truffles are rolled and dipped and drizzled and wrapped, it’s time to share the recipes. First, to credit the inspiration: My…
I’ve spent the day making Christmas goodies for family and friends. I thought it would put me in the Christmas mood, but it’s really just…
So I think I’m a mild food hoarder. Or that I have some weird food obsessions. Or both. I’ve known it for years but mostly…
A few weeks ago I wrote of my apprehension about Halloween’s approach and wondered how I would manage to get through what was once a…
Today I had a permanent crown placed on a poorly tooth that’s been bothering me since early May. So, in honour of my coronation, I…
A week and a half ago the kid and I went to Wild @ Art to paint ceramics but we had to leave the painted pieces…
Halloween is less than four weeks away and I am anything but excited about it. In fact, there is this niggling feeling of apprehension about…
Ack! It’s happened again! I’ve become a handbag packrat. You know, those women who carry these massive bags around all the time that are loaded…
I really like candy. Especially candy that comes on a stick. Candy on a stick is great fun because of the bonus of using your…
When Mum and I went to the UK this winter, one of my sisters-in-law gave me a little Hello Kitty lunch box filled with Love…