Post-Divorce and What I Learned from Advice This summer brought some downtime and I was able to get away for four days alone. It was my first solo vacation in eight years. This eve sounds out of order and not right. In the llast laeight years, the transition from marriage to separated and finally divorced was a…
Wellness
Cooking and Baking by Me: Classic Dinner Rolls
Classic Dinner Rolls 2 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise Yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons butter OR margarine Directions COMBINE 3/4 cup flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Heat milk, water, and butter until very warm (120º…
Recipe: Blue Apron, Spiced Chicken Souvlaki from Blue Apron
Disclaimer: this is a nonsponsored post. All opinions shared are my own. *this post includes an affiliate link which means I will receive a commission if you click and sign up for the service* This is the recipe for my Meal #2 with Blue Apron. It was very tasty and full…
Dessert – Chocolate Chip Brioche Bread Pudding Whipped Cream & Berries
*this post contains an affiliate link and I will receive a commission if you click and purchase* *items received free of charge for review and recipe purposes only. All opinions shared are my own* Dessert Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding For a quick dessert, I whipped together ingredients on hand for my first bread pudding. This…
Empanada Recipe and Pastry Fork Review
*this post contains an affiliate link which means I receive commission if you click and purchase* Empanada Recipe and Pastry Fork Review I used this recipe a few years ago and loved the empanadas. As with a few recipes, I tweak it a bit to fit my taste. I omitted the curry powder and dried…
Parenting
Why is Matrimony so Difficult and Infidelity so Easy?
Matrimony is an institution that seems insurmountable. The divorce rate is 50% and as a divorcee, I want no part of being remarried. It was one of the most difficult and draining elements of my life. Divorcing made me realize I was not living my best life. The lifestyle was emotionally and…
The Law Library to File Paperwork for My Divorce
*the post contains an affiliate link and I will receive commission if you click and purchase* Law Library Who knew spending my day off in law library would mean one step closer to divorce. As I look back on hiring an attorney for my divorce, I realize I made so many mistakes due…
A New Relationship after Divorce is not a Competition or a Race Down the Aisle Again
New relationships after divorce are not a competition. It should be a thought provoking decision based on reality, not fiction. After divorcing I feel like the amount of advice was overwhelming and on occasion, filled with utter stupidity. I had an unnamed person tell me I should get married(remarried)! My first thought…
Home – Dream Dining Room
Home is where we unwind and entertain. If I had to design a dream dining room, it would speak to enjoying family and friends dining, and an inviting space for conversation. For some reason, I am drawn to the color purple. I love the boldness of the color and it just feels…