Since my family had so much downtime over the winter break due to Greg’s surgery, we spent A LOT of time watching all of the tv shows, movies, documentaries we could find. There were so many terrible things we found… but there were also some gems that that I want to share with you, in … More What I’m Watching (Winter 2022)
I know the holidays were weeks ago, but I wanted to give you a round up of some of my favorite gifts to give and receive this year. You know… for birthdays, holidays, or just because! I discovered the jewelry brand, gldn, from some influencers I follow on IG, and I asked for my first … More Gift Giving/Recieving Roundup
Happy first Friday of 2022! I have all my fingers and toes crossed that this year will be better than the last (and the year before that!) and I am trying to send all the good vibes into the world that I have! So, Friday’s are all about positivity and knowing that the weekend is … More TGIF – fun finds
Being stuck at home over the break, and not wanting to add to my pile of sweet treats courtesy of my students, I was looking for something to stimulate my creative side…while tasting good at the same time. Enter Half Baked Harvest’s Christmas Tree Garlic Bread. We always have lasagna on Christmas Eve and this … More Christmas Tree Garlic Bread
Christmas this year was a very low key event in our household- and I really have few complaints about that! After an exhausting start to the school year, a chance to stay inside, enjoy the copious amounts of Southern California rain, and just relax was a welcome break! The reason for it being so mellow…well, … More Christmas 2021 Recap
WINTER BREAK IS HERE!!! Let’s be honest, there were many times this fall where I wondered if we would actually make it to this point. Hands down, this has been the most challenging school year of my 20 years of teaching and today… I could cry I am so relieved to have some time off … More TGIF – fun finds
Guys – this is it! An amazing, EASY, delicious dessert that is so impressive to serve… and did I mention easy???? I love toffee and I whenever I am at the store I always am on the lookout for the Heath Toffee Chips in the baking aisle. When they are in stock, I pick up … More Toffee Shortbread Bars
This year (and I don’t know why!) I decided that it was time for all my non-Jewish friends and their children to learn the magic of Hanukkah (and latkes!) through a full-blown Hanukkah party. I roped in my mother-in-law, Helene, and we planned an amazing evening of latkes, menorahs, and lots of dreidel! As with … More Hanukkah 2021
It’s Friday, and December, which makes it a good day! Only one more week until Winter Break and, with the weather cooperating and it finally feeling like fall, I am in the holiday spirit! Speaking of spirits (see what I did there!) if you need a festive drink for the holidays, might I suggest Deschutes … More TGIF- fun finds
Fall is my favorite food season. The comfort food abounds and I feel like the home cooked meals are a giant blanket that warms my soul. I know it is cheesy, but it is so true! I love trying new recipes that create this feeling and I found a ton of them on the Half … More Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken
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