tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16013949726893373942024-03-04T15:22:21.979-05:00Grace and Gravel - a Lifestyle BlogGrace and Gravel is a lifestyle blog that covers cooking, travel and adventures. From Small towns all over NC and beyond we love to explore and eat. At home, cooking for my family is the best. It brings me a sorta of peace and for a moment makes me feel that all is right in the world.
I sprinkle Grace and Gravel with some family stories, DIY and other ramblings of life.
So, please get comfy and enjoy yourself. Wanna chat? Just drop me a comment. I love to talk. Cheers! DanaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-33522197088297064452023-12-28T08:31:00.008-05:002023-12-28T09:48:00.007-05:00Gallery Wall and Guest Bath Refresh<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My mind has been on gallery walls lately and if you know me once something is on my brain, well it pretty much stays there until it is reality. I hopped over to Pinterest for some inspiration and ideas. Wow! I am impressed by some of the gallery walls that are out there. Here are just a few that I loved.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://houseandhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crop-rose-painting_SUP_HH_AU07.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="620" height="640" src="https://houseandhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/crop-rose-painting_SUP_HH_AU07.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://houseandhome.com/gallery/vintage-pieces-hottest-collectibles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House and Home</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWGm-bntoXVfdmGK1FSmOmijlX95uTV75lcUPSxTwCU0AneVrq_QKAeAS6cNVA2q3x2GXE2RDG96HfREHUMtfXpVk3PwqE3vizx-nFECqRxt8WLgCYTVAViE4klyCGr5tlbG67vEJn1VnLkTQfcvjfVIwQXZ6za2RrrSViXq1s8NEwzVzZjEr96SmRmbo/s562/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-26%20at%208.04.18%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gallery Wall" border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="417" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWGm-bntoXVfdmGK1FSmOmijlX95uTV75lcUPSxTwCU0AneVrq_QKAeAS6cNVA2q3x2GXE2RDG96HfREHUMtfXpVk3PwqE3vizx-nFECqRxt8WLgCYTVAViE4klyCGr5tlbG67vEJn1VnLkTQfcvjfVIwQXZ6za2RrrSViXq1s8NEwzVzZjEr96SmRmbo/w474-h640/Screen%20Shot%202023-07-26%20at%208.04.18%20AM.png" title="Gallery Wall" width="474" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">v <a href="https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/gallery-wall-lust/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House of Hawthornes</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am loving the birds on this gallery wall.But, I think I am going for a french country inspired floral look.<br /><br />I want a collected look with a touch of whimsy.<br /><br />I shopped my house for floral pictures, scoured thrift stores and antique malls to achieve the look I wanted. <br /><br />You can plan a gallery wall by measuring out each picture and having a detailed plan of how things are going to go on the wall. I did not do that, I just started nailing an voila, I am in love.<br /><br />Along with gallery walls I have been seeing arches and they really make me smile. I want arched door ways so badly, they are beautiful and timeless and would totally look stunning in my house. <br /><br />I wanted an arch on the wall so, like I do a lot of things in life, I just wing it and grabbed my pencil and some string and drew on the wall. I painted it the color as the vanity, that I had recently painted and it is so cute. In the future I may cut out flowers to cover the outside of the arch, but for now I am just enjoying it as is.<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBXT3CzkR7jBSTNTgLY8x0rHtZ4EtD0bc-h_0bITLh1rcwwy8GJp-Whhp7vS25Dof8fuJfXXPuKTkUGAVQgtDs8xx2__Uz43eqfXnPLYRSVs0EZ4lgZVGFXC7BsogFf1TdkqVwMC3visHryo6xpnmO9fDxi2fxtt5TSME1OvimAALEvTZGYUwX7VO0TNg/s4032/bath%20before.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBXT3CzkR7jBSTNTgLY8x0rHtZ4EtD0bc-h_0bITLh1rcwwy8GJp-Whhp7vS25Dof8fuJfXXPuKTkUGAVQgtDs8xx2__Uz43eqfXnPLYRSVs0EZ4lgZVGFXC7BsogFf1TdkqVwMC3visHryo6xpnmO9fDxi2fxtt5TSME1OvimAALEvTZGYUwX7VO0TNg/w480-h640/bath%20before.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This is the vanity before I painted it. You can see the gallery wall peaking in the background.<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCBOVkDrbgrayiMznjEr_cSaZUC0AwbmL1hOIZOf_54uKR0F_d4I7mzq6eJDB7GkvqCMXG4AVSVvyEtXqzj39fQ-XxMUqQ7lgLEiQ8uhUM6INUaiCbBf3-xpBMiFVe6LYNkHloJTExAAizhd5yjQ1lBob1HsVIgX4dhJVtzlhK76PqTrfuUEHNTcY_CqZ/s4032/Gallery%20wall%20in%20bathroom.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCBOVkDrbgrayiMznjEr_cSaZUC0AwbmL1hOIZOf_54uKR0F_d4I7mzq6eJDB7GkvqCMXG4AVSVvyEtXqzj39fQ-XxMUqQ7lgLEiQ8uhUM6INUaiCbBf3-xpBMiFVe6LYNkHloJTExAAizhd5yjQ1lBob1HsVIgX4dhJVtzlhK76PqTrfuUEHNTcY_CqZ/w480-h640/Gallery%20wall%20in%20bathroom.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is the view from our foyer. I love the moody vibe it is giving!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I put a lamp in here and never turn on the overhead light. I am not a fan of over bright lights and the lamp just gives it a calmness.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_4RtKvj8iS257d4TdidMqfOA0HQICocv6UGiMt0O4pJTDQ4fj-lr8_XuR0WWz0STQndEUjNUnM9zU4GHnKaOTUGtII83JlZvl2BBeUM79XAx-UpBU43M-zBOt9xAx2y4qQz4JCv6RS0am47JoLCmafO18PZ-Emb4qiKjzBq93gVv-sA7sM8NVo5t0icu/s4032/gallerywall2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_4RtKvj8iS257d4TdidMqfOA0HQICocv6UGiMt0O4pJTDQ4fj-lr8_XuR0WWz0STQndEUjNUnM9zU4GHnKaOTUGtII83JlZvl2BBeUM79XAx-UpBU43M-zBOt9xAx2y4qQz4JCv6RS0am47JoLCmafO18PZ-Emb4qiKjzBq93gVv-sA7sM8NVo5t0icu/w480-h640/gallerywall2.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I only bought three new pictures for this wall. I have some other little things to add to fill in the space but, I am loving it so far.</span></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAFkhNYpbt7xQK8jbdVgKghfFyBqcAewjQOmI5Q22y40i5PZ3JPhNx2XXw_XCxD-jFJ3SqgGgpknBF5TDdl7JhsRYYM7oICTQFblB4vwpchO_hjtV4HppiK3QYbge0Qk37X4FiIIM6TASBnoANGkIx1bRspBdryxrxmjP72vSFk_g9TiBb1LKQYPs5jl_/s4032/Archinbathroom.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAFkhNYpbt7xQK8jbdVgKghfFyBqcAewjQOmI5Q22y40i5PZ3JPhNx2XXw_XCxD-jFJ3SqgGgpknBF5TDdl7JhsRYYM7oICTQFblB4vwpchO_hjtV4HppiK3QYbge0Qk37X4FiIIM6TASBnoANGkIx1bRspBdryxrxmjP72vSFk_g9TiBb1LKQYPs5jl_/w480-h640/Archinbathroom.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is my version of an arch, I just think it needs something! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But, until what that something is, it will be fine just being a plan arch. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time! <br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></div><span style="font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-81933499530720957482023-03-17T06:20:00.002-04:002023-03-22T06:45:44.666-04:00Amazing Amazon Finds!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don't you just love Amazon? I know my family sure does,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is easy, fast and they have large selection of </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">whatever you are looking for.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have never been that girl that likes to go to the mall, that sounds like shear torture to me. So, I can shop online and have it on my doorstep in a few days and sometime within a few hours.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These are just a snapshot of a few things we have been loving on Amazon recently.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtNpkD8reaf2mknyzrbTK5XXO72cTDlyrC2IknLb6U9ava0OyEc5i5fTH4NVDy8Z5CMHPUOTglNpPiFypW27XezeMr5CYbsQ6kjVPJgEDbUiKmrkSriJpfqWHiGQBCHuwmYQn_9ilUug6WDFkHlZnAcYoQciIM1OS9-Ptxv3S3AB4PZdy0rl3LW3AJw/s1200/Amazing%20Amazon%20Finds-2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEtNpkD8reaf2mknyzrbTK5XXO72cTDlyrC2IknLb6U9ava0OyEc5i5fTH4NVDy8Z5CMHPUOTglNpPiFypW27XezeMr5CYbsQ6kjVPJgEDbUiKmrkSriJpfqWHiGQBCHuwmYQn_9ilUug6WDFkHlZnAcYoQciIM1OS9-Ptxv3S3AB4PZdy0rl3LW3AJw/w426-h640/Amazing%20Amazon%20Finds-2.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ella recently celebrated her 18th Birthday in style with this adorable <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N47934R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sash and crown</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BNQ9TQ75/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This</a> Women's Chiffon Top is cute for Spring. </span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am in love with these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SL6Y4WF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faux Boxwoods</a>. These pictures do not do them justice. I have them on top of planters by my front door and they look so amazing.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently, we stayed in a hotel in Charleston, and they had these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TK18KC2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sleep machines</a> in the room. As soon as we came home we ordered them, I like how you can adjust the volume of the white noise with a simple turn. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have 3 cats in our house, need I say more! We had seen this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F178K9N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chom Chom</a> on the gram and finally decided to give it a try. It is l</span><span style="font-size: large;">ife changing if you have pets. </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ella was accepted to App State, and I am over the moon with excitement and pride. This <a href="https://www.amazon.com/College-Flags-Banners-Co-Mountaineers/dp/B00Q0CZX8G/ref=sr_1_14_sspa?keywords=app+state+flag&qid=1678966004&sr=8-14-spons&psc=1&smid=A2DP7ULX09BW4U&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTDZFTTRIRUZKRjRHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTEyNjMxMVQ5RUpNOUoyODQxNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzExNjE4M1JETTEwNENZUUcwMSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">App State</a> flag is garden size flag and looks amazing in my yard. Show your Mountaineer Pride and pick one up today.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you enjoyed a peek at our Amazon finds and hopefully, you have found something that you would like in your own home. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Dana</b></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-45864584264750761352023-03-15T17:12:00.001-04:002023-03-15T17:12:27.593-04:00Homemade Pimento Cheese<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before we get to the good part, let me tell you a little about pimento cheese.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX76kNH3EHRzmw-0_59OaE1Ff-jMRCnhDzg6wQCEyMNuMPr2VssnhsbpdnbDqkhQaMxHPhDNoY-dcR9WcP_A9YggIUO7j3kJjwJGdXu26lDm6vYqftWl1cMGeZzp2_QM5Be5KSLL2tj1m0mBglwdTfm-IY4bwbJlNCDXD2DbsMXAsjT8O30_9CArXFlg/s4032/Pimentocheese.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX76kNH3EHRzmw-0_59OaE1Ff-jMRCnhDzg6wQCEyMNuMPr2VssnhsbpdnbDqkhQaMxHPhDNoY-dcR9WcP_A9YggIUO7j3kJjwJGdXu26lDm6vYqftWl1cMGeZzp2_QM5Be5KSLL2tj1m0mBglwdTfm-IY4bwbJlNCDXD2DbsMXAsjT8O30_9CArXFlg/w480-h640/Pimentocheese.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is Pimento Cheese?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pimento cheese is a very popular Southern spread made with shredded cheese, mayo, and pimentos. Here in the South we put it on crackers, use it on sandwiches, and we have also been know to fry into the worlds most delicious little balls as an appetizer. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What is in Pimento Cheese?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Block Cheese-</b>please for the love of it, don't cheap out and use pre shredded, trust me it ain't the same thing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mayo-</b> here in the South we only use one kind, and you know it by heart, Duke's. But really I am sure you can use whatever you have on hand. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cream Cheese-</b> this makes your pimento cheese spread like warm butter </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pimentos-</b>a tiny jar of pimentos, they are found in the grocery aisle with the pickles and relish.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Seasonings-</b> salt & pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic are added to your taste</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to make Pimento Cheese from Scratch</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until they are well combined. I have a mini food processor that I use to grate my cheese. Just cut the block into smaller pieces and give it a few soft pulses.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to store Pimento Cheese</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Store in an airtight container for up to one week.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 oz cream cheese softened</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup of Duke's mayo</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 (4oz) jar of drained pimento</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp of garlic powder, cayenne pepper </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salt & Pepper to taste</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love a good pimento cheese sandwich on some fresh white bread, yummy! I grew up eating homemade pimento cheese, my Dad always made it best. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Great Vibes"; font-size: xx-large;"><i>Dana</i></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-78716824846658938832023-03-13T10:41:00.001-04:002023-03-13T10:41:20.341-04:00We Got New Flooring!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have lived in our house for approx. 24 years and with all things, time takes its toll and things need a refresh. Our house has lots of traffic with 3 people and visitors, we also have 3 cats. We have so many memories here and plan on making a bunch more.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our floors have been neglected, we have had the same builder grade carpet, since we built our house. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But, this change is really coming because, I am sick of being sick. My family and I, have been sick since Aug, and it is really starting to suck. We have had everything from ear infections, strep throat, sinus infections and so much more. The carpet can't be holding anything good in them after all these years. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQdd1gToP-pQbx5m8d8gbYPkMlonF9OA3NijEpzM2mUWNrACsOdnz1C7w0N8imBxvq-BEzSr9wnB6TX2IcxdN_6FbnYNIqb-JhcWp5LVRSLvzIooNvBvdU0q3-6FT_9Wnd-tZt4BP-NNRDNMSAq4iEcxcSvAYWACB1PdRobY1QVvIEQVLbosznEraFA/s4032/69585355475__A48BF9C4-2F3B-4AE7-9A1A-02C5D233E8E0.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQdd1gToP-pQbx5m8d8gbYPkMlonF9OA3NijEpzM2mUWNrACsOdnz1C7w0N8imBxvq-BEzSr9wnB6TX2IcxdN_6FbnYNIqb-JhcWp5LVRSLvzIooNvBvdU0q3-6FT_9Wnd-tZt4BP-NNRDNMSAq4iEcxcSvAYWACB1PdRobY1QVvIEQVLbosznEraFA/w300-h400/69585355475__A48BF9C4-2F3B-4AE7-9A1A-02C5D233E8E0.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We went with Stainmaster Summit Oak</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I also wanted cohesive flooring in the whole house, as we had 3 different types of flooring that could be seen from our foyer. So, up they came and new non-carpet flooring will go down.The flooring we chose is going to be a LVP-Luxury Vinyl Plank from Stainmaster, it is more affordable than hardwood, but better than laminate, in my opinion. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoETQnlFN_Y9Hw65xRs2g7ojEoppjmJpqYJ6DOufZ7DATiW8LDdVl9PEt8LeN_8oZ6e7VwVyr62YNk99-1xweM7qyGcMmK-v7CjeUAOkZvX_4YXEGCySSxmnGa4vn05SBzRN7jGRZqts8unn3Mwi0CpzdFSAnTJH3Ze_LvlZHm0wHZUKl9Ir6QZ0Vyg/s4032/IMG_5989.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoETQnlFN_Y9Hw65xRs2g7ojEoppjmJpqYJ6DOufZ7DATiW8LDdVl9PEt8LeN_8oZ6e7VwVyr62YNk99-1xweM7qyGcMmK-v7CjeUAOkZvX_4YXEGCySSxmnGa4vn05SBzRN7jGRZqts8unn3Mwi0CpzdFSAnTJH3Ze_LvlZHm0wHZUKl9Ir6QZ0Vyg/w300-h400/IMG_5989.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh my, I am not going to miss this at all. Bye!!</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We will be using Lowes Hardware for this project. We have tackled other projects around our house but, we are smart enough to know, this is a monster we do not want to wrestle. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lowe's came out to our house, and measured our floors and started the process.Our first floor is 1700 sq ft and it all got new flooring.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We picked out a color that we felt would be a great fit for our family for years to come. They have so many options to choose from.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The prepping part is the hardest on us, we had to pack up all the knick knacks, nothing could be left on the floor and the furniture had to be clear of lamps or anything else that was on the top surface. </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAutPh474cFgrlO21AOCeiRgzlYVETyGjgFUmU6rxt2A1xfHeM5sjSM5Olokee9wqi5QTJGO_SDqEgcHE0EngUbZxA0ZpaqEVjmj4BfjeSljVaaPGRXz1-cjM63PcUdCQhEED6Wkzq-hP-KtMCkCHNrSVV3fvczCAisGt84tC7TCtAGU9TW91Dp7HjyQ/s4032/69585353403__6FBCF5C4-92B9-4A5F-B88D-AD5A8A6D5048.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAutPh474cFgrlO21AOCeiRgzlYVETyGjgFUmU6rxt2A1xfHeM5sjSM5Olokee9wqi5QTJGO_SDqEgcHE0EngUbZxA0ZpaqEVjmj4BfjeSljVaaPGRXz1-cjM63PcUdCQhEED6Wkzq-hP-KtMCkCHNrSVV3fvczCAisGt84tC7TCtAGU9TW91Dp7HjyQ/w300-h400/69585353403__6FBCF5C4-92B9-4A5F-B88D-AD5A8A6D5048.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prince thought all this flooring was for him</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfJVT87MLYdXiafILasMhJg6UGYaAN8MFbhaLXAAxe4AB3RSMW4y6KPAB_8j1qapBhndYJZzjsXe0v6_4kSysq1Zu81gIX5Qh8BFjneMMa_rlJSuL6XjR81MnoPcFfMm7iAdnsGXuSYyl0HhIOKfPtRX91LwKr4xyE7y_HEeIljiYzQVFLUzzpHuhEA/s4032/IMG_4109.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfJVT87MLYdXiafILasMhJg6UGYaAN8MFbhaLXAAxe4AB3RSMW4y6KPAB_8j1qapBhndYJZzjsXe0v6_4kSysq1Zu81gIX5Qh8BFjneMMa_rlJSuL6XjR81MnoPcFfMm7iAdnsGXuSYyl0HhIOKfPtRX91LwKr4xyE7y_HEeIljiYzQVFLUzzpHuhEA/w300-h400/IMG_4109.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitty quickly made herself at home in the moving boxes<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also used this as a time to purge junk, we all have "stuff" that serves no purpose, and it makes my type "A" brain happy to clean out and make space for calm. I am a huge fan of these <a href="https://www.thebagster.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bagster-Dumpster in a Bag</a> and use them often, they really hold a bunch of junk and pick up is easy as one simple call. We moved upstairs for a few days while the floors were replaced downstairs. It was a lot of work to prep our house for new flooring, but the reward is amazing.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also, I was warned of the dust that would be going on during this project but, man I way under estimated it. I am still finding places where there is dust hiding. The pictures below are just a brief look into the process we went through.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUXDgdKh2WPlrh42uhU7FCLh2vmfMMvuWtYUMvOnRMsWTUYdpBNyMtA-etoRskZkWhsZKP1txstGKpWydOMTH7tSjqH4sw2wfIhBHW-8qhagN123jGul9p7o476Vgo7Vyukz08AyNF1Dh1gqElAdvA8Ja0BpEWXctWx90yc5wdG-2I_2dIw7lkH4ldg/s1792/IMG_2965.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguUXDgdKh2WPlrh42uhU7FCLh2vmfMMvuWtYUMvOnRMsWTUYdpBNyMtA-etoRskZkWhsZKP1txstGKpWydOMTH7tSjqH4sw2wfIhBHW-8qhagN123jGul9p7o476Vgo7Vyukz08AyNF1Dh1gqElAdvA8Ja0BpEWXctWx90yc5wdG-2I_2dIw7lkH4ldg/w214-h400/IMG_2965.JPG" width="214" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So long carpet</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jif1QJtPXZOGLsnU8UVPIhe_LJOKzbmGeUH9Bi65yeunI58fOpPMssVfQXGljk7A71RxZ9vcOYumI6RBwHddqWdwqDmjIWZfoStu2GA7s9gg1Nzjteykc1ey1GUf0FN8SnHzzX3T_uv95bicadEUJ5AsHAS_JBF1GPYdYRWX-llv68jhtjlL_qUzEA/s4032/IMG_5995.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jif1QJtPXZOGLsnU8UVPIhe_LJOKzbmGeUH9Bi65yeunI58fOpPMssVfQXGljk7A71RxZ9vcOYumI6RBwHddqWdwqDmjIWZfoStu2GA7s9gg1Nzjteykc1ey1GUf0FN8SnHzzX3T_uv95bicadEUJ5AsHAS_JBF1GPYdYRWX-llv68jhtjlL_qUzEA/w300-h400/IMG_5995.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lowes team was very calculated and took rooms in sections</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5c6N17o2bj0upXFnWZfB3RBtePvKMx5fDrl8LthsgVaPQ8bm0Sc79QDlMbouSMjuPtiCaX2PElbPsYUzRO8zIS3JRu7jE4Ka_SkYkESU3TzgXp_1z2W20uuraaZafQaQU3v-wNzwf26N-vW0wYyZ1X6Sazo480JGE_mZgaMfR5grFO6niA3ei724bGw/s4032/IMG_6003.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5c6N17o2bj0upXFnWZfB3RBtePvKMx5fDrl8LthsgVaPQ8bm0Sc79QDlMbouSMjuPtiCaX2PElbPsYUzRO8zIS3JRu7jE4Ka_SkYkESU3TzgXp_1z2W20uuraaZafQaQU3v-wNzwf26N-vW0wYyZ1X6Sazo480JGE_mZgaMfR5grFO6niA3ei724bGw/w300-h400/IMG_6003.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, that is our toilet sitting on the front porch</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have started moving some things back inside but, some pieces didn't make the cut and are still sitting in the garage waiting to be hauled to Goodwill.</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0eytqHQNre51gxchoW2KSQOcdtXsosuQz2t9P3NdJDQY7wh-FHaZ6nA8m2alHEwZxk-GXU6lIrbhZ3UbKkeObiije85CYMZVBqylzGkPVt7NPC3lfljfQkDjOooYVvql7dGZvYtC1X1Kt2SPfsrpeuJHoFslhb3ZFBcZpbtWdGv-eWq3xMSUJQD3xQ/w300-h400/IMG_6102.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room after, our large area rug is being cleaned and should be back soon</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacShP_kz1u1lfGt4jlFiIpZpf9hAKxuhGycuQGS9chGcBpcu5k-gU_rTyheTmNRkli42AQTPURujgJRVqYyOFepkBHLox-DjKq2OQxv1BMaySHXlIZmGxdfG5mZej-bvzS7lgJgPewVUnvuQ-w4Tbdc70WV2nUg2jIvAAUEsGgfAEY3zOlEGDSZKJVg/s4032/IMG_6103.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacShP_kz1u1lfGt4jlFiIpZpf9hAKxuhGycuQGS9chGcBpcu5k-gU_rTyheTmNRkli42AQTPURujgJRVqYyOFepkBHLox-DjKq2OQxv1BMaySHXlIZmGxdfG5mZej-bvzS7lgJgPewVUnvuQ-w4Tbdc70WV2nUg2jIvAAUEsGgfAEY3zOlEGDSZKJVg/w300-h400/IMG_6103.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foyer is starting to come back together</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCoIw1eUhnm-TTSFapsJqBPQHqLvFye-FUwc0G1HvGcS96fvuVRXklNSfLSSiKcTrk17PPsgrgWZ7_zc-Bc_AGYjlo58Lid0DoXlxShvukmepDVGIDd8y-DCnOyst37wgSpMCTbgzPI78Hm9ZvUHkpRY0d3sn-4xIJMmGvUXEeCDCdqXdGYhajwk8lA/s4032/IMG_6107.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCoIw1eUhnm-TTSFapsJqBPQHqLvFye-FUwc0G1HvGcS96fvuVRXklNSfLSSiKcTrk17PPsgrgWZ7_zc-Bc_AGYjlo58Lid0DoXlxShvukmepDVGIDd8y-DCnOyst37wgSpMCTbgzPI78Hm9ZvUHkpRY0d3sn-4xIJMmGvUXEeCDCdqXdGYhajwk8lA/w300-h400/IMG_6107.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgriw-dtm-1RRDDJlyzPS6hLaYDACXoeszMwfLta68uT6q9Ksr89jx03d0C8PGOzFCqJ-MCTitLdakTIUvNO5jxUcITJspqLNbnjHVA0edC0NV7tEbISeaP9F7XZTAHtdYnKWKFro2VOcekilYHfSY9XFoXQhl6EtwK8RBYATwsoN0eXtUu0qwoSfTcnA/w300-h400/69636170943__6B578DD2-2BE9-4206-A0D5-84E9E7CDB5A6.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soooo much better</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whew, what a whirlwind but, like always, so worth it in the end! When I get the house put all back together I will share more pictures.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-76836871875412440642022-12-01T07:00:00.007-05:002022-12-01T07:00:00.176-05:00Holiday Bucket List<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy December 1st!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">December is a magical month of wishes, dreams and so many nostalgic feelings. I wanted to make a wish list of things I want to do, so I can enjoy this season to its fullest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDL4uXDaMtgAddSJXdB8ylSNzVMN2_fQtXOfGEoisq3wAXidHgbLTtLoMTzLwevnau6Ho4Qq22cjsB9_H6d_crTftAFnnrjQkymcO3moKPjzNQB1iGv_StCH7CdBUElDeXRo4YF9ob5rOKc83dbXr7-lcMpi9P_YLAsyFqpzLrhKmtMYT6VnAUv6UXw/s940/Blue%20and%20White%20Greeting%20Merry%20Christmas%20Facebook%20Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDL4uXDaMtgAddSJXdB8ylSNzVMN2_fQtXOfGEoisq3wAXidHgbLTtLoMTzLwevnau6Ho4Qq22cjsB9_H6d_crTftAFnnrjQkymcO3moKPjzNQB1iGv_StCH7CdBUElDeXRo4YF9ob5rOKc83dbXr7-lcMpi9P_YLAsyFqpzLrhKmtMYT6VnAUv6UXw/s320/Blue%20and%20White%20Greeting%20Merry%20Christmas%20Facebook%20Post.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#1 Go see Christmas lights is top of the list for a good reason, everything just looks better in twinkly lights. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Use the <a href="https://help.nextdoor.com/s/article/holiday-cheer-map?language=en_US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cheer map</a> from Next door, and find all the cool lights in your area.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#2 Watch holiday movies like our favorites, A Christmas Story and Ebbie with Susan Lucci. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#3 Make some yummy apple cider, I like <a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a28224491/homemade-apple-cider-drink-recipe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this</a> recipe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnnaNn6924ValrxudsVVsrpiWalxWQyLks_5G8rDME7ZmOAh9j9G_yhSvPEN-_UDg3GOuIBnCreqKv7WQiR2N54b244zGWhf2uFUGzrIDvCPUme3QlnJGvL9bK07SBQ96Af8wGq8tssaEf5bPk4ibeWiu44vyBLDRZOIJA_aTkC9cqZSuRcJ_nkfGUg/s2000/Cute%20Christmas%20Wish%20List%20Planner.png"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpnnaNn6924ValrxudsVVsrpiWalxWQyLks_5G8rDME7ZmOAh9j9G_yhSvPEN-_UDg3GOuIBnCreqKv7WQiR2N54b244zGWhf2uFUGzrIDvCPUme3QlnJGvL9bK07SBQ96Af8wGq8tssaEf5bPk4ibeWiu44vyBLDRZOIJA_aTkC9cqZSuRcJ_nkfGUg/w494-h640/Cute%20Christmas%20Wish%20List%20Planner.png" width="494" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#4 Make a donation to a charity, as Christmas is not just about getting, it is also about giving. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">#5 Set up a snack stand on your porch for all those delivery drivers. Include water, crackers, bagged chips. I promise you, they will really appreciate it. Include a small note to thank them for the job well done.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I think with great planning and purpose, it can be a great December!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Holidays!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Love,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Dana </span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /> </span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-66260078437526395002022-11-22T06:35:00.004-05:002022-11-22T06:35:45.427-05:00What is Mirepoix and why you should be using it!<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hello again friends, as life happens and takes us on detours that we never want to be on. It has caused me to be absent from posting. I will speak more on that later.</span></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Today, I wanted to tell you about something I learned about,I mean I just turned 55 and had for some reason, never heard of Mirepoix. My family was gifted some meal kits and I was preparing one of them and the recipe said to add the Mirepoix and so, you can say after that I have kinda been obsessed with it.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>What is Mirepoix?</b></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mirepoix is a mixture of onions, celery and carrots at a 2:1:1 ratio using butter until caramelized.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This is essential for adding flavor to soups, stews, and stir-drys.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>How to Make It?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Chop the vegetables. If your recipe requires a sauce or frying method, you'll want a small dice, approx. 1/4 inch. For soups or stews, a medium dice, approx. 1/2 inch, works best</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Other Versions of Mirepoix</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Holy Trinity(Cajun):onion, celery, green bell pepper with olive oil or butter</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Soffritto(Italian): onions, carrots, celery with olive oil often contains parsley</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sofrito(Latino):onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomato with olive oil</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">If your dish calls for tomato paste it could be added during this step for extra flavor</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">_______________________________</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggb252PEAPK1Z7r_OkwMG4QjIGVgDcNqVs5On9NHABPIckxCfMSOK3oaqpu5LJE8ybstveKzDwxQZdt2ijs-tEFimUJMtK1VagHAmoNczVXcz_HIMeVK8L3-LDqIxbFJEt6q2wX2cwt2w2l778WE8ywICYTum8gRQxJhfuW7wUhgJRPlZzHIvT5B6C2Q/s4032/Mirepoix%20vegetables.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggb252PEAPK1Z7r_OkwMG4QjIGVgDcNqVs5On9NHABPIckxCfMSOK3oaqpu5LJE8ybstveKzDwxQZdt2ijs-tEFimUJMtK1VagHAmoNczVXcz_HIMeVK8L3-LDqIxbFJEt6q2wX2cwt2w2l778WE8ywICYTum8gRQxJhfuW7wUhgJRPlZzHIvT5B6C2Q/w480-h640/Mirepoix%20vegetables.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add the vegetables to butter and cook low and slow until they become caramelized</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2wuCLGtpyMkBYvpbiYNCpg4u6-_kbqQpqwjNmEvzllO1Wyj40wrbBlqYtqd9HsJK4tAwtm7t4F_ckmYZSNa9KwWO99LoybQqUoI5PAgTg2EsFCzjRCu1Vp6NEgflTPIyno4J4jVSdC8SAmGo19vVruwBlgvpNWY7spc6BfZgps-v3CgsDs-Nn2UMDw/s4032/Mirepoix.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj2wuCLGtpyMkBYvpbiYNCpg4u6-_kbqQpqwjNmEvzllO1Wyj40wrbBlqYtqd9HsJK4tAwtm7t4F_ckmYZSNa9KwWO99LoybQqUoI5PAgTg2EsFCzjRCu1Vp6NEgflTPIyno4J4jVSdC8SAmGo19vVruwBlgvpNWY7spc6BfZgps-v3CgsDs-Nn2UMDw/w480-h640/Mirepoix.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">With wintertime here it is the perfect time to try making mirepoix for your next pot of soup. I promise you it will give you flavors that you have only tasted at fancy restaurants or your Momma house.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne;">Cheers until next time,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne;">Dana </span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(36, 36, 36); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; color: #242424; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 20px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-67298557130672783962022-05-26T07:37:00.002-04:002022-05-26T07:37:52.224-04:00Our Whirlwind Weekend in Charleston/Mt Pleasant!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We recently participated in the 45th Annual Copper River Bridge Run in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, SC. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gary and I loaded up the car on Friday around 9am and arrived around noon. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We had to stop by the Charleston Convention Center and pick up race packet info and then we went to our gorgeous hotel in Mt Pleasant.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Read <a href="https://www.graceandgravel.com/2022/02/visiting-mount-pleasant-sc-stay-play-eat.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> about all my love for the Mt Pleasant area. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let me just tell you, if you are planning on coming to the area during the weekend of the bridge run, make your hotel reservations as far in advance as possible, they sell out fast. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am planning on making ours for next year as soon as race registration opens again.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where We Stayed</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We booked our stay <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chssces-embassy-suites-charleston-harbor-mt-pleasant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Embassy Suites by Hilton</a> in Mt Pleasant. It was very close to the bridge and sits on the water and we loved the location. Inside the hotel it was gorgeous and well decorated and they had a nice Happy Hour with drink specials and snacks. The courtyard was a nice place to just relax as live music entertained us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our room also featured a balcony that overlooked the water and we got to see lots of water traffic, even the Carnival Cruise Ship that Gary and I met on, almost 3 years ago. A chance meeting that I am thankful for every day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We will definitely stay here again because we do love the Mt Pleasant area. The walking path on the property takes you along the water, under the bridge and up to the Battleship.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_Krt-bUzc6qBoT0jquaRBCtWPdo5G9DSUYIvz-sr1S9Ar4ZsnyYnicg33ase6-bry-wlq3LlF8FiA1c0z_nyoqHstrjHbyUqN87ONYjibdWuG4P8sF_TefttuosJrbuozSKzVInFSO20oAfVcPt64wQEeEzrDC9k9caSWInmamyhpCm2KOYOmji8Sg/s4032/2%20Queen%20beds.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_Krt-bUzc6qBoT0jquaRBCtWPdo5G9DSUYIvz-sr1S9Ar4ZsnyYnicg33ase6-bry-wlq3LlF8FiA1c0z_nyoqHstrjHbyUqN87ONYjibdWuG4P8sF_TefttuosJrbuozSKzVInFSO20oAfVcPt64wQEeEzrDC9k9caSWInmamyhpCm2KOYOmji8Sg/w400-h300/2%20Queen%20beds.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Our room was a 2 </span><span style="font-size: large;">queen</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> bedroom with a living room and a couch that </span>folded<span style="font-family: inherit;"> out, we </span>needed<span style="font-family: inherit;"> the extra space because Ella brought her friends.</span></span></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxa3uX4hRkHyHHSxygL3qbXp_6C4vA_Bk4jPb8s6xEXuf45XHzrW6FiExiuBLyImOgzK2pU-bdVydiKOoWqrnLPWPYhdh3XPH2uMQDUWNMVfHAwEkZ6Gz9k6eL0RyHu7T-xw1Cd7ajup8GvCnrwYtiTiY3EDMKj23axq0zAGLT6dsG6HSmkp8Bx40_ew/s4032/Bar%20Sink%20Area.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxa3uX4hRkHyHHSxygL3qbXp_6C4vA_Bk4jPb8s6xEXuf45XHzrW6FiExiuBLyImOgzK2pU-bdVydiKOoWqrnLPWPYhdh3XPH2uMQDUWNMVfHAwEkZ6Gz9k6eL0RyHu7T-xw1Cd7ajup8GvCnrwYtiTiY3EDMKj23axq0zAGLT6dsG6HSmkp8Bx40_ew/w300-h400/Bar%20Sink%20Area.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coffee bar with mini fridge and cabinets </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-k1Hf1R1_xM9tcruXW2vLFMpIcITDzsMAFlSUzog5VlDbi2EERz3H3GCdt3p4JF4_0pBGKK0xSxmn9oosad82n1ct50Bw0-cpVLcpxV9J6haUpzZkQUaluGLHfH-vsb9qbNfkY8fckH79vGUmBkzHpJ4fh_b2BfvjxrUhQGXVoUKsJMIHErbmPq-kw/s4032/Bathroom%20with%20glass%20shower%20and%20tile.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-k1Hf1R1_xM9tcruXW2vLFMpIcITDzsMAFlSUzog5VlDbi2EERz3H3GCdt3p4JF4_0pBGKK0xSxmn9oosad82n1ct50Bw0-cpVLcpxV9J6haUpzZkQUaluGLHfH-vsb9qbNfkY8fckH79vGUmBkzHpJ4fh_b2BfvjxrUhQGXVoUKsJMIHErbmPq-kw/w300-h400/Bathroom%20with%20glass%20shower%20and%20tile.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The bathroom has a very large shower with a glass door and plenty of storage</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzy9NJUfITLa_wQcXB02AyHt9gl88C9dnMHicenrdXBXNB_VmLJSwGSVKZEpi2pwtnMk-3YF3O1qxRH6799JiKyPVSv8mJkjJ3XNsRBn4Hiavip0-YU1tYeu1-k9Wf3mXMWKGn6zuh-Tm8QD1wdlOw7GFSiYvB2OGo3PF00wlQMgQsRcEkScbsMqPhOw/s4032/Courtyard%20at%20Embassy%20Suites.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzy9NJUfITLa_wQcXB02AyHt9gl88C9dnMHicenrdXBXNB_VmLJSwGSVKZEpi2pwtnMk-3YF3O1qxRH6799JiKyPVSv8mJkjJ3XNsRBn4Hiavip0-YU1tYeu1-k9Wf3mXMWKGn6zuh-Tm8QD1wdlOw7GFSiYvB2OGo3PF00wlQMgQsRcEkScbsMqPhOw/w400-h300/Courtyard%20at%20Embassy%20Suites.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is such a beautiful courtyard with a relaxing fountain and at night they have a musician to entertain you. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh523kD4T9O9Ou12toA319_VuLPyKBjDNdzwdsrxGXI-JAHX3hiL2lJ0X2qxlVDZtMvOK-2ZNYpJf4FaDnrny-Yo7hCAZWIq5wh-hrdnZVMWQU6wIaxnOrk7zstEGLggOcUCNxHryNx6vkt01QcF1V2cXthTfo8UcOHG1X8yY0smeDkPk-TQh8LtaCn1w/s1723/Embassy%20Suites%20Mt%20Pleasant.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1723" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh523kD4T9O9Ou12toA319_VuLPyKBjDNdzwdsrxGXI-JAHX3hiL2lJ0X2qxlVDZtMvOK-2ZNYpJf4FaDnrny-Yo7hCAZWIq5wh-hrdnZVMWQU6wIaxnOrk7zstEGLggOcUCNxHryNx6vkt01QcF1V2cXthTfo8UcOHG1X8yY0smeDkPk-TQh8LtaCn1w/w400-h300/Embassy%20Suites%20Mt%20Pleasant.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Outside of Embassy Suites</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tZXB6_BJ9_oP_xQ4TYivdbKghYiPxK4BTjnBP5USwZkbczssTD8bJ_Yh8z5K3307vmN8x0nmt7CPEMxOrLnYvdtsOaaE4zqQij19QWQhhhN6sGUvWmQGDV0WjDwVJMZeeoxQN1e2Tm_xgfcop2XjkXIApm6ksyJeglnPPe2T9nbwsOr-ChQhGlI2Sg/s4032/Entrance%20to%20Embassy%20Suites.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tZXB6_BJ9_oP_xQ4TYivdbKghYiPxK4BTjnBP5USwZkbczssTD8bJ_Yh8z5K3307vmN8x0nmt7CPEMxOrLnYvdtsOaaE4zqQij19QWQhhhN6sGUvWmQGDV0WjDwVJMZeeoxQN1e2Tm_xgfcop2XjkXIApm6ksyJeglnPPe2T9nbwsOr-ChQhGlI2Sg/w300-h400/Entrance%20to%20Embassy%20Suites.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The lobby of the hotel was amazing and so beautiful. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZ-U4XR8mwaoTFGaqQUOd2aB4q3z1sKVfH-3P6nUMrYpTmi7K0E1unYQhJQ_6MlzvRtfOD4nJ-c4BXAQy9Ri4UMgGJd6XGJVkCi_kjhHXpXrhJ4mALcFF8tH3sLUXr6BBOeCgrxofcQoAK9CA-EYjSH37BPisfeUwQ5ecGPWwLI7Ov72nA3Tumzm-4g/s4032/Hotel%20Suite%20in%20Mt.%20Pleasant,%20SC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZ-U4XR8mwaoTFGaqQUOd2aB4q3z1sKVfH-3P6nUMrYpTmi7K0E1unYQhJQ_6MlzvRtfOD4nJ-c4BXAQy9Ri4UMgGJd6XGJVkCi_kjhHXpXrhJ4mALcFF8tH3sLUXr6BBOeCgrxofcQoAK9CA-EYjSH37BPisfeUwQ5ecGPWwLI7Ov72nA3Tumzm-4g/w380-h300/Hotel%20Suite%20in%20Mt.%20Pleasant,%20SC.JPG" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our room with a desk, fold out couch and a balcony</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU8Ymb1UKKjidIqygn9AhQvOxg8dXJP1dIzAruxCe_Hk1rtJOwmhwL349mKh6vcPPdVN42OTdEAV5SELdC2_IVoRuuHhLd7gosyYCj3qqOVTHYs6c8qDG-s2Kkdd2Y-QgD71qMT20YIGeShNlTpsFblTVFsArtMLkeL2BYmxO5T7FR-3ryjyNfmDh7g/s4032/Lobby%20of%20Embassy%20Suites%20in%20Mt%20Pleasant,%20SC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU8Ymb1UKKjidIqygn9AhQvOxg8dXJP1dIzAruxCe_Hk1rtJOwmhwL349mKh6vcPPdVN42OTdEAV5SELdC2_IVoRuuHhLd7gosyYCj3qqOVTHYs6c8qDG-s2Kkdd2Y-QgD71qMT20YIGeShNlTpsFblTVFsArtMLkeL2BYmxO5T7FR-3ryjyNfmDh7g/w300-h400/Lobby%20of%20Embassy%20Suites%20in%20Mt%20Pleasant,%20SC.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The lobby has lots several little areas like this where you can just sit and relax in style.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGC6Tv3xQAJMXC8zh-6rzAinIj-ZsBbDX8KwU8rHrfDRyrL8yx2B13HeF5Isgh4ssU8bmsmQOYsgMmf0EXUJfU2aG422101pZ0gZEe0zIV2fOO82Y-Y_QS_CTYbj_g8Cwi6a-ooHwaoMl5jDz-7qbKBpvEm2BgALCECZbLkAGrETY6ouj1vPeWfaRDg/s4032/View%20from%20Balcony%20room%20at%20Embassy%20Suites%20Mt%20Pleasant.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGC6Tv3xQAJMXC8zh-6rzAinIj-ZsBbDX8KwU8rHrfDRyrL8yx2B13HeF5Isgh4ssU8bmsmQOYsgMmf0EXUJfU2aG422101pZ0gZEe0zIV2fOO82Y-Y_QS_CTYbj_g8Cwi6a-ooHwaoMl5jDz-7qbKBpvEm2BgALCECZbLkAGrETY6ouj1vPeWfaRDg/w400-h300/View%20from%20Balcony%20room%20at%20Embassy%20Suites%20Mt%20Pleasant.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is the view from our balcony and across the water is Charleston</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The only thing I didn't get a picture of was the breakfast. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It was amazing in gorgeous breakfast room where you can have a custom omelet prepared for you or enjoy the sausage, grits, bacon, oatmeal, cereal, fresh fruit and coffee, juice and soft drinks. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Trust me when I say, it was so yummy!</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">What We Did</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: large;">On Friday, after we finished picking up our race packets at the Expo Center we came to check in at our hotel and get freshened up for dinner. Ella and I love crab legs and have found <a href="https://www.crabshacks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this</a> place to be our current favorite. After stuffing ourselves on way too many crab legs we decided to walk around Charleston and get Ice Cream. We called it a night around 9 because we had a very early morning coming up.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">On Saturday morning the alarm went off around 5 was we were set to leave our hotel at 5:30 to catch the shuttle to the starting line for the race. We stopped and grabbed breakfast and coffee and headed off to our coral to wait on turn to go. I really enjoy the Cooper River Bridge Run and this year my goal was only to beat last years time. I totally did that as last year was 2:22 and this was 1:56 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Just think what I could do if I trained and ate right, lol!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After the race, we headed back to the hotel for a much needed shower and took the girls and went to Isle of Palms for dinner. It was chilly on the beach so we didn't stay long and after dinner that pretty much for Gary & I, We were past done. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Ella and the girls headed out to a park and to get ice cream while Gary and I stayed in bed, he watched basketball and I slept,It was perfect.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday morning we got up and headed downstairs to enjoy the delicious breakfast the hotel provides. After breakfast, Gary & I took a walk along the water and under the bridge and I felt a kind of achievement come over me, that I "Got Over It" Way to go Dana! We headed back to the room and packed up and checked out. We headed into Charleston and dropped the girls off on King St, The mecca for shopping and we headed to tour this <a href="https://www.historiccharleston.org/house-museums/nathaniel-russell-house/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beautiful historic home</a>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After the girls shopped on King Street and we toured a historic home, it was time to grab some lunch and get ready to head home. We all love the area and can't wait to be back soon. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-63229570267135166322022-05-26T07:14:00.005-04:002022-05-26T07:20:10.686-04:00Eating at Mattie's<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mattie's, is a diner car in Charlotte, formally, located at the Music Factory, the diner closed in 2015 and was put into storage, It sat that way for more than 6 years. Matt King, owner of Mattie's spent all of his time looking for a new home for the diner. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">He wanted to be a fixture in a community in Charlotte, and not just a place for outsiders to come. Matt bought the diner car from a used car lot in NJ in 2005, it was named, The Bound Brook Diner back then. Matt loaded the diner up and had it brought south to Charlotte, where it now has a home forever.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaV1u7Td9cwb1NDwkC_RoQrrUpbjBGx63oZ4jwa3ZTgaRaosvO0TnOu-nVXsGWCmFORIIN6_-2l49pUe3eKDDGFBygADCX8Zc2DxLl2IUsRacGbTfVaFcLs-A-mfqVx-281ocZj61nvHp-CFk8SrmBY8T3td2vU9YqmOsV6q-6d4GfGHNkYcPxl4A6A/s1762/Mattie's%20Diner%20Charlotte.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1321" data-original-width="1762" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuaV1u7Td9cwb1NDwkC_RoQrrUpbjBGx63oZ4jwa3ZTgaRaosvO0TnOu-nVXsGWCmFORIIN6_-2l49pUe3eKDDGFBygADCX8Zc2DxLl2IUsRacGbTfVaFcLs-A-mfqVx-281ocZj61nvHp-CFk8SrmBY8T3td2vU9YqmOsV6q-6d4GfGHNkYcPxl4A6A/w640-h480/Mattie's%20Diner%20Charlotte.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><br /></span></div>Matt was driving around one day and he saw a Tire Depot building with a lease sign out front and you can say the rest is history, mixed with a bunch of headaches, sweat and tears</span><span>. The final product is nothing short of amazing. The diner car gives this old homey vibe, it just feels good. The large patio area offers a place to eat and catch a breeze thru the large bay doors.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> My favorite spot is in the diner car at the bar, so I can see all the action and mouth watering meals as they are prepared.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Carolina Burger" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_4FISZlY1kDTY3hFWTxFqZoIJCAPlm_S48z4Wfx1dg0MWvk21tmR8ry2AbhvpTLl7_v9SExFS7zMI9hH_CqbvF7a6Mt-sCmawAZMr_yPmc2eQyQdGuiHBCGyqJww7myRXSt7FPskmfB5jCGr5Xnt_0wMmutR1JS1HgpnoJmuEFAmtqYH8Sp4HHX-cA/w300-h400/Carolinaburger.JPG" title="Carolina Burger" width="300" /></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">On our visit, on a very busy recent Sunday, Matt and another guy were busy making meal after meal.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We watched them make egg omelets, burgers, tuna melts and much more. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I skipped breakfast cause I wanted to try all the food.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was delicious. So good to have Mattie's opened again.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6YOAgfdugw2dZH2rU2ac4NOcIqy1KacSMc1kpRtEh16D-v_ySuP5pywFk2nJHDbvUKLg1H1Y6vH9yBUS2uNDW4AUoCnqC1KafWMs39HodjaJk8cEGzt2a8UIGg8rr8th8mPhekSxH-4-FvOnyZcQpVfWCgG5SuDqK4zC2L--C1X_VvWieh3JHGttCQ/s1913/Food%20at%20Mattie's.JPG"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1913" data-original-width="1435" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6YOAgfdugw2dZH2rU2ac4NOcIqy1KacSMc1kpRtEh16D-v_ySuP5pywFk2nJHDbvUKLg1H1Y6vH9yBUS2uNDW4AUoCnqC1KafWMs39HodjaJk8cEGzt2a8UIGg8rr8th8mPhekSxH-4-FvOnyZcQpVfWCgG5SuDqK4zC2L--C1X_VvWieh3JHGttCQ/w480-h640/Food%20at%20Mattie's.JPG" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rKE_bdqGdmYxVIi5654GYqSwNrf9xQs9uSBz9TFaTx7n3UmxJ8U28_tcJjC7lw7Eh4wFvKPXK_68ZP1v-ZN4bqceqmsSDkOzbwzBhBZLJU9FHNjSD8L4YXumVVcJs_1-_4jgeXhjuVLc9rzeUssM-cPQi-_uQSUlUlkH0wGA44CwxYoBFCrRSGPrIQ/s1824/Great%20use%20of%20bays.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mattie's Diner</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">3100 The Plaza</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Charlotte, NC 28205 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-61076753516397707782022-03-02T07:27:00.006-05:002022-03-10T11:11:13.361-05:00Planning a Staycation-6 Family Favorites!<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">With gas prices at an all time high and no sign of them dropping, this summer may look a little different as far as vacations go. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I want to share some local fabulous places with you that are close to home, affordable and great for the entire family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Pack a bag, let's Go!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our first stop is this amazing lakeside retreat in Lake Wylie. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gary & I stayed here a few years ago and Wow, it was an amazing weekend.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We shopped for groceries before arriving, to avoid having to go out. We relaxed, we swam, we ate and it was perfect.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A Lakeside Retreat is waiting at <a href="https://longcoveresort.vacationsbyredawning.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Cove Resort<br /></a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This tiny home resort sits on the banks of Lake Wylie and is home to 33 individual vacation rental homes. They also have a marina, watersport rentals, beach front, and an outdoor swimming pool.</span></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="text-align: start;" /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHPcGPkT8tW9phtgR72S0wDq-IvejKzN6BMOxOtJXu18iRNtyvjgWSLvXHl1U2lYKocIqlJhM1gjoa-Rhs6mZx9Y9fAWct-_E_YmYooJl2hPjhgEaIRBXNeOFXdNPlfjK0VXMHKlrJCO8_2TLeg-a6HWIU8QABzBDa2c_p5zShemcMv_5QveId2FVccA=s677" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="677" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHPcGPkT8tW9phtgR72S0wDq-IvejKzN6BMOxOtJXu18iRNtyvjgWSLvXHl1U2lYKocIqlJhM1gjoa-Rhs6mZx9Y9fAWct-_E_YmYooJl2hPjhgEaIRBXNeOFXdNPlfjK0VXMHKlrJCO8_2TLeg-a6HWIU8QABzBDa2c_p5zShemcMv_5QveId2FVccA=w640-h470" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long Cove Resort Beach Area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-NgG2qDy9ggjSkUoXJrv6t8TCmDvW947K4zVAW3NZbax0gXXS1Lo4ApGxtGAsN2sSFbDI1MsGyFl8IUCkovFyZf5LtuQ1Uo_gUfmB1oJL4cQ5MporxfGakMY4hNXt3SRTiEFB1rETZy2ZvE1BF6FC2dNM_la2jMjq02yZGVomB-7OKtAxkPpE_N9fDQ=s739" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="739" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-NgG2qDy9ggjSkUoXJrv6t8TCmDvW947K4zVAW3NZbax0gXXS1Lo4ApGxtGAsN2sSFbDI1MsGyFl8IUCkovFyZf5LtuQ1Uo_gUfmB1oJL4cQ5MporxfGakMY4hNXt3SRTiEFB1rETZy2ZvE1BF6FC2dNM_la2jMjq02yZGVomB-7OKtAxkPpE_N9fDQ=w640-h432" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just one the 33 properties offered at Long Cove Resort<br /><br />________________________________________________________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">If indoor waterparks are your thing and the weather is just not warm enough for outdoor swimming, head to another one of our family favorites,<br /><a href="https://www.greatwolf.com/concord" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Wolf Lodge</a> in Concord. They now offer day passes without having to stay in the hotel. The prices for a full day pass from open to close are $40, and passes that cover you from 4pm to close are $32. You can go all out and book one of the gorgeous rooms and stay the night as well, it's all up to you.<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTnV0SN2T6JuLO8cUM9eS7eHKnx7bLiDV9HZSptWMiPBbPpqzr6X0g4YoaEdcsJisTG4g9om-ba9wKA5LQ3HHkwHkXv7zMBT0lqrTxE0gxGE8PIWfM-TpHG7os53eMIHIdLbkR8REWlDPC4NlwrsIoNkD259JcaulpmbA55OuZwZky0PQ_QRC4OeeX2Q=s289" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Great Wolf Lodge Concord" border="0" data-original-height="174" data-original-width="289" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTnV0SN2T6JuLO8cUM9eS7eHKnx7bLiDV9HZSptWMiPBbPpqzr6X0g4YoaEdcsJisTG4g9om-ba9wKA5LQ3HHkwHkXv7zMBT0lqrTxE0gxGE8PIWfM-TpHG7os53eMIHIdLbkR8REWlDPC4NlwrsIoNkD259JcaulpmbA55OuZwZky0PQ_QRC4OeeX2Q=w640-h386" title="Massive Water Bucket at Great Wolf Lodge" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTPWqPqEzeH36cOkP1fkpFYhITWAzeJ09lBh_8bwzaDYtciH1tsiW-NEqh2DgQo5mL3T2Pe67y96L48P17YyQlCP6UCXw9HS2Mxv3Ab4kgPpVMlLXr-FsT09fJSNJ4296Qaea38yzsZZFTrib67IuoKVbJrpWEbNrRJ432ZEvT-UxWm_MQvqjtx-pagA=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Giant Indoor Waterslides" border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="500" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTPWqPqEzeH36cOkP1fkpFYhITWAzeJ09lBh_8bwzaDYtciH1tsiW-NEqh2DgQo5mL3T2Pe67y96L48P17YyQlCP6UCXw9HS2Mxv3Ab4kgPpVMlLXr-FsT09fJSNJ4296Qaea38yzsZZFTrib67IuoKVbJrpWEbNrRJ432ZEvT-UxWm_MQvqjtx-pagA=w640-h418" title="Giant Indoor Water Slides" width="640" /></a></div><br />_____________________________________________________________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This stop on our staycation should have been #1 because, this is my all time favorite thing to do in the summer, and I go as often as I can. Pictures this, it's a hot summer day, you pack some food in the cooler, throw a few cold drinks in too and you drive to <a href="https://zaloos.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zaloo's Canoes</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in Jefferson, NC. Once there you </span>immerse yourself into a tube and spend the next 2-4 hours gently floating down the New River. I always say, I bet this is what Heaven looks like, and once you go, you will agree.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Adult Tubes rent for $20 and a cooler tube(a must) is $15 for a 2 hr float. Trust me, go ahead a pay a little more and book the 4 hr trip, you will thank me.<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiiJd0Nx2Z2kTjFz01HyYwL8JnuZ9K9Q7C-mTP5vdLNoA4y48PioEYpGc47OdAYH_q7mojTmyjZpH-4GKErAl2_kmyJNp6ObyKh3JSLEX-ZXsnwKCjLRuX1EUI2_ngGBASTzxW7Va_3XLAPBD_tDzASERa_1toDfptBoisLjNfwf_1GNyddtAcdghVYg=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tubing with the family on the Ne River" border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="960" height="501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiiJd0Nx2Z2kTjFz01HyYwL8JnuZ9K9Q7C-mTP5vdLNoA4y48PioEYpGc47OdAYH_q7mojTmyjZpH-4GKErAl2_kmyJNp6ObyKh3JSLEX-ZXsnwKCjLRuX1EUI2_ngGBASTzxW7Va_3XLAPBD_tDzASERa_1toDfptBoisLjNfwf_1GNyddtAcdghVYg=w640-h501" title="Tubing the New River with Zaloo's Canoes" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our Crew Getting ready To Tube The New!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNL_qxzZpzwuUldKPSj6Ijvhyn-l_FNyYbDPDM0d98-3YDCeoRorx9N3CRDJErheZPUskerivH6llnghEZ-M1ZnIieRxxXnr64CIrr9ukx3-5y5vEmmqWkJJV8HXar0XvQziIgcK01l6FSHCwFs8voRm1wA5Y5UgmA-GL-Up3B-9wmzoOrPosZ_h0_AQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New River in Jefferson, NC" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNL_qxzZpzwuUldKPSj6Ijvhyn-l_FNyYbDPDM0d98-3YDCeoRorx9N3CRDJErheZPUskerivH6llnghEZ-M1ZnIieRxxXnr64CIrr9ukx3-5y5vEmmqWkJJV8HXar0XvQziIgcK01l6FSHCwFs8voRm1wA5Y5UgmA-GL-Up3B-9wmzoOrPosZ_h0_AQ=w640-h480" title="The New River in NC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The New River </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">_________________________________________________________________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">From Jefferson, NC to the heart of Charlotte is our next stop at the sprawling <a href="https://camp.nc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp North End</a> with 76 acres of food, shopping, fun and history.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A cool place for the whole family to just hang out in a hammock swing with a cup of coffee or a cold beer and take in all the cool art work and the amazing use of the space. Looking to up your IG game, this is the place to go for some great backdrops. Explore the property and grab a bite to eat or do a little retail therapy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHiwTzwFi1EYVbXZqPCz03aQre5_FfpVUUD6RpAdWwVRA5k2mqDPFjXRO8BzA1mAe9T579XXXH6-yQfuGUCYrii_BmHCXe6jurGPgKyJVYDfbtEDUoUqqRE4vRc5tSerYDOZTQQl75lHQvBpkH_zjkn3mxf4P6UBokOPSI49vBQVIDhZ6PCTQyzTPSIQ=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Plenty of room at Camp North End Charlotte" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHiwTzwFi1EYVbXZqPCz03aQre5_FfpVUUD6RpAdWwVRA5k2mqDPFjXRO8BzA1mAe9T579XXXH6-yQfuGUCYrii_BmHCXe6jurGPgKyJVYDfbtEDUoUqqRE4vRc5tSerYDOZTQQl75lHQvBpkH_zjkn3mxf4P6UBokOPSI49vBQVIDhZ6PCTQyzTPSIQ=w640-h480" title="Bright Chairs at Camp North End" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfUkQ43UwvqlEA5vG7kstsuREGnhDB9aV3QQzWcYUu_6ZKwVgURedwks0Po_PZAX0MxZXnAIYnEKjoHovafs2gP1QEIVxDuJwwdSpeuUks2rPWhGCEzn7ljONNzr1_GSIg1r4FLB6KXqVRhGIAMex6DDFBuKDcSn-pvNW6vvPTmWFs6t-INKtPYh_pAg=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Love the use of the pallets over head at Camp North End" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfUkQ43UwvqlEA5vG7kstsuREGnhDB9aV3QQzWcYUu_6ZKwVgURedwks0Po_PZAX0MxZXnAIYnEKjoHovafs2gP1QEIVxDuJwwdSpeuUks2rPWhGCEzn7ljONNzr1_GSIg1r4FLB6KXqVRhGIAMex6DDFBuKDcSn-pvNW6vvPTmWFs6t-INKtPYh_pAg=w640-h480" title="Camp North End Charlotte, NC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________________________________</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another family favorite past time is <a href="https://www.carowinds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carowinds</a> and season passes are a must for this park, so you can come back again and again all year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Full of rides, fun and year long events makes Carowinds all around great deal. The water park is included in your pass and it is perfect in the heat of a southern summer. Looking to save some money? Yes, i know food is expensive in the park but instead, plan ahead and pack a picnic and leave it in the car, half way thru the day take a break and come out and enjoy. My family does this often and it gives us a chance to catch our 2nd wind to finish out the day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTpRdBKbWS1c5XnJ1gZNH2syDcKvsysFcWugJVU6GlgZ40lj_g5iBxrMj8ToG68gy5u3ocNH6gU8Vp59s8Oy4UWsx_jCfheN_pQWmuav8FDa97_kQhB_Rr-apJ8DAU0OnZs-UUaqDlq5iBqqb5EwKvyJ_SUYRg7B6HO1DipC5sSCqPthpUl4wjdSx0tA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTpRdBKbWS1c5XnJ1gZNH2syDcKvsysFcWugJVU6GlgZ40lj_g5iBxrMj8ToG68gy5u3ocNH6gU8Vp59s8Oy4UWsx_jCfheN_pQWmuav8FDa97_kQhB_Rr-apJ8DAU0OnZs-UUaqDlq5iBqqb5EwKvyJ_SUYRg7B6HO1DipC5sSCqPthpUl4wjdSx0tA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8sZ_kBi0Bt4iwYakHDhRge0JqGrez0bWkGTIHOxjt662RvGAd4KJr0WsROlkPH8-FjdFJcxRlmvqLNIHw3rkLRD7DQkvzeK8oqRcdryk2HBx3f2AO5zcgr_O67G_Pc2xmPHAoxRVNd7BGdPvip6BLCaLU6CwQ7ykDAyhEZNakWpPTINwXBehQUmr1MA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8sZ_kBi0Bt4iwYakHDhRge0JqGrez0bWkGTIHOxjt662RvGAd4KJr0WsROlkPH8-FjdFJcxRlmvqLNIHw3rkLRD7DQkvzeK8oqRcdryk2HBx3f2AO5zcgr_O67G_Pc2xmPHAoxRVNd7BGdPvip6BLCaLU6CwQ7ykDAyhEZNakWpPTINwXBehQUmr1MA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">_____________________________________________________</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Just North of Charlotte the amazing <a href="https://www.ncparks.gov/lake-norman-state-park/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lake Norman State Park</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">sits on the largest manmade lake in NC and boasts one of the region's more popular mountain biking trails, a sandy swim beach area and bathhouse. A family campground with 32 sites and all </span><span style="font-size: large;">beautifully laid out within walking trails and paths. Pack the tent and stay for the night or just go for the day, it will be perfect!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2M7GZfiMEC0Za5lsOTOpOZRMN-6KHR3ohNrgTVOTackPWX9SDjkKQD_IwKUorQE8_NBATHmG0vdGWf-ndu-JB7E0dflAhMW5M_xZ-4NznjWLLfUFuaRrE5zodw_ePitvimG_HQm5JXY13Us9tdysUYrWM3fjMzHseElzXJRAJURx0vSSKeBiovckyLA=s540" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="540" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2M7GZfiMEC0Za5lsOTOpOZRMN-6KHR3ohNrgTVOTackPWX9SDjkKQD_IwKUorQE8_NBATHmG0vdGWf-ndu-JB7E0dflAhMW5M_xZ-4NznjWLLfUFuaRrE5zodw_ePitvimG_HQm5JXY13Us9tdysUYrWM3fjMzHseElzXJRAJURx0vSSKeBiovckyLA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinPVNfRzhm_5KI-cnO8Ef94ENJgNrKBdxFqZ2y61xn7YTWfrDbeFfnK31CcMQHGV5a_-3tZhfT8EvOmGwp6GwePxXgngJ1Iyv8hZ-4DWF2_eejUMGm8gFteCk_kkfw-it5-_axuYqZfnXuIhW2Bo6wCwXoqV_X0_X6CCY9IBRkQA4ZnIojrDcE65XmIg=s725" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="725" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinPVNfRzhm_5KI-cnO8Ef94ENJgNrKBdxFqZ2y61xn7YTWfrDbeFfnK31CcMQHGV5a_-3tZhfT8EvOmGwp6GwePxXgngJ1Iyv8hZ-4DWF2_eejUMGm8gFteCk_kkfw-it5-_axuYqZfnXuIhW2Bo6wCwXoqV_X0_X6CCY9IBRkQA4ZnIojrDcE65XmIg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">_______________________________________________________</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This should keep the kids busy for a while and allow you to relax and recharge. These places are affordable too, so you don't have to take a hammer to the piggy bank. Enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;"><i>Dana</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="AvenirNextLTPro-BoldCn, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: white; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;">Cliff Hangers is a new, state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility that brings together the passion of challenging yourself to new heights with a community of friends and supporters along your journey. With everything from speed climbing, introductory classes, yoga studio, fitness area, café, and kid’s climbing area – Cliff Hangers has </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="text-align: start;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-41186797478679645772022-02-13T09:10:00.001-05:002022-02-13T09:10:25.340-05:005 of Charlotte's Oldest Restaurants you must try.<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is it about a good ole restaurant that has been in </span>business<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to spite growth and hard times. I'll tell you what it is, It is some of the best food you may eat, besides you Mommas and Grandmas.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">If nostalgic is your thing, you are going to right at home with these classics.</span></div><h1 style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); clear: both; color: #333335; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.3846153846; margin: 36px 0px 12px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">1961-Pressley Park Restaurant</h1><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">740 Pressley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Pressley Park is a classic small town restaurant in the middle of the city. The staff knows most of the customers name by heart and the food instills a comfort like you are at Grandma's.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV9GjDxD9AHlucquBfST9LGz8X0Mvu2s2ULe4KVIAPLHzUbt3iPbMEkY3PCtBjvts2dYxF6MqJxg08N_2PtK-BRvnR48TwRGkrdzKihwPd_WFNXOfR6TNi_dnY9CVzwju9UMt0Ln2Wpjak2j6eowF0CxmEsBn0GD1vbLNvZR-b0W1DxGaZ5tAcIFcazQ=s645" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="645" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV9GjDxD9AHlucquBfST9LGz8X0Mvu2s2ULe4KVIAPLHzUbt3iPbMEkY3PCtBjvts2dYxF6MqJxg08N_2PtK-BRvnR48TwRGkrdzKihwPd_WFNXOfR6TNi_dnY9CVzwju9UMt0Ln2Wpjak2j6eowF0CxmEsBn0GD1vbLNvZR-b0W1DxGaZ5tAcIFcazQ=w400-h320" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #202124; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">740 Pressley Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #202124; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36);"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><h1><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); color: #333335;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">1959-South 21</span></span></h1><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); color: #333335;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; text-align: left;">3101 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205</span></span></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); color: #333335;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Old School drive in on Independence Blvd that makes you dream of the car hop days. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8_DzmVgUTv_DpJ8jVpPgdZMEsKfO4kkr_iV1KfBWArp83W5U0QiUp_tp6JgBd_VEmBTM_aefbZ-ULz6RzycgTHgzsE1DzDzZ09zfZH7ue0jP8OAK6qeByBaivxROW7vkLo8zAGsNQ95XLxxk-CgqTiWfIQDWW833BAZK7q_X8wvMwY4YpQA8XudZyCw=s671" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="South 21 Charlotte, NC" border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="671" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8_DzmVgUTv_DpJ8jVpPgdZMEsKfO4kkr_iV1KfBWArp83W5U0QiUp_tp6JgBd_VEmBTM_aefbZ-ULz6RzycgTHgzsE1DzDzZ09zfZH7ue0jP8OAK6qeByBaivxROW7vkLo8zAGsNQ95XLxxk-CgqTiWfIQDWW833BAZK7q_X8wvMwY4YpQA8XudZyCw=w400-h376" title="South 21 Charlotte, NC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">3101 E Independence Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28205</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); color: #333335; font-size: x-large;">1958-Beef N Bottle</span></h1><h1><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">4538 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209</span></h1></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Don't let the outside fool you, inside waits some of the best steaks you may ever eat. Think Old School Swanky. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHrbcB3-ub9d0mZdsceYHH_ZrqhDHPM-jXq6juwlcBSpv50cyOh8FGVcnDIzTn3x7vLDgTJXygiz3KLZ59rSoM-F4CTvNO0i3TAwu4cN3el3PWrD0Ca-U_YS8YlJNfcN8pvROUWyw4-QzOHN2NFfn3gV7mSR9eDvAfDFXd4sbdpwrDobzCMgVruEgiiw=s675"><img alt="Beef N Bottle Charlotte, NC" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="666" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHrbcB3-ub9d0mZdsceYHH_ZrqhDHPM-jXq6juwlcBSpv50cyOh8FGVcnDIzTn3x7vLDgTJXygiz3KLZ59rSoM-F4CTvNO0i3TAwu4cN3el3PWrD0Ca-U_YS8YlJNfcN8pvROUWyw4-QzOHN2NFfn3gV7mSR9eDvAfDFXd4sbdpwrDobzCMgVruEgiiw=w395-h400" title="Beef N Bottle Charlotte, NC" width="395" /></a></div><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); color: #333335;"><div style="font-size: 26px;"><span face=""Open Sans", sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); color: #333335; font-size: 26px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); color: #333335; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">4538 South Blvd Charlotte, NC 28209</span></div><div style="font-size: 26px;"><br /></div><h1>1945-The Diamond</h1><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1901 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205</span></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">This adorably cute retro diner is located in the Plaza Midwood area. Extensive menu and bar. The Diamond is one of my families favorites.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj06q1iVihMZwuwWAACPSxQkTg0HnQgqxL4E6etLr7E4nvFBEqAgRpVgrEYSOJiNRsdITjTsFT0OKO0vwtCQa4oOQVCJg8FVi7NDxxYDKqLdb2KOmVXqaKK444CmrSMWuOIeExyJKVjT4vz-_U6VcFWrDuCeGWqdMhkGqi3eHhJEhmmhWshq1_epyyQRw=s739"><img alt="The Diamond Charlotte, NC" border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="654" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj06q1iVihMZwuwWAACPSxQkTg0HnQgqxL4E6etLr7E4nvFBEqAgRpVgrEYSOJiNRsdITjTsFT0OKO0vwtCQa4oOQVCJg8FVi7NDxxYDKqLdb2KOmVXqaKK444CmrSMWuOIeExyJKVjT4vz-_U6VcFWrDuCeGWqdMhkGqi3eHhJEhmmhWshq1_epyyQRw=w354-h400" title="The Diamond Charlotte, NC" width="354" /></a></div><h1 style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); clear: both; color: #333335; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; line-height: 1.3846153846; margin: 36px 0px 12px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1926- Green's Lunch</span></h1><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">309 W 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Iconic Uptown hot dog counter that's been around almost 100 years. Everyday around lunchtime the restaurant gets slammed with everyone from construction workers to bankers looking for a quick bite.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbHLmWQE3o8hckEsb__KF3GD1gvZm99rjcAkFfgYeaL7XBRU2spoTVm08r6w1C2IDKB0XZWMv5R4LIP6HVMQrs8yqaWuPKSUWX2VotbRC6tjG7vDhSqw4egcBST5Fan6CsNoDvV08moRqGV4wh0smjphPMsaPeCFy9dmoSrBL743ttkJ7PTWQ7UEMh7Q=s758" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Green's Lunch Charlotte, NC" border="0" data-original-height="758" data-original-width="656" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbHLmWQE3o8hckEsb__KF3GD1gvZm99rjcAkFfgYeaL7XBRU2spoTVm08r6w1C2IDKB0XZWMv5R4LIP6HVMQrs8yqaWuPKSUWX2VotbRC6tjG7vDhSqw4egcBST5Fan6CsNoDvV08moRqGV4wh0smjphPMsaPeCFy9dmoSrBL743ttkJ7PTWQ7UEMh7Q=w346-h400" title="Green's Lunch Charlotte, NC" width="346" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">We need new restaurants, and we need old places too. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I love the nostalgic old diners and restaurants, the thoughts of eating there with my family growing up and feeling a moment of sadness at the thought of one of these Charlotte icons closing. Enjoy them while we can, with the boom that is going on you never know when the day will come and they will close the doors forever.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a favorite Charlotte restaurant, new or old?</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Drop a comment below. I would love to chat.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers until next time,</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h1 style="border: 0px; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 53); clear: both; color: #333335; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.3846153846; margin: 36px 0px 12px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h1></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-32731674426797184512022-02-07T21:36:00.007-05:002022-02-13T20:39:11.671-05:00Visiting Mount Pleasant, SC - Stay, Play, Eat<span style="font-size: large;">Y'all, I love Charleston, SC! I would totally move there in the blink of an eye. An<span style="font-family: inherit;">d I could go on and on gushing over Charleston, but today, let's talk about another city that is </span>very close to Charleston, and that is Mount Pleasant, SC. </span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mount Pleasant is a suburb of Charleston and has a population of 90K and climbing each year and it is about 9 miles from Charleston, like across the gorgeous Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, which I actually "Got Over" during the 2021 Cooper River Bridge Run. More on this years bridge run can be found <a href="https://bridgerun.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> If you are making plans to visit the area soon, be aware this years race is scheduled for April 2, 2022 and it starts in Mount Pleasant and ends Downtown Charleston. Gary & I, will be participating in the race again and always enjoy our time in both cities.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mt. Pleasant offers some very nice hotels, an array of shopping, local beaches, delicious food and much more. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't know about you but, I pick a hotel based on its pool, especially during the summer months. </span></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Home Away from Home</u></span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.mountpleasantlyindigo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hotel Indigo</a> is a boutique hotel that is only a bridge away from Downtown Charleston. Features include a gorgeous heated pool, an onsite bar and restaurant, yoga rooms and more. You can walk to the waterfront from here or across the bridge to Charleston.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtpor6pER1c4Vj49sS371R9wgzbatEyQSINJpzCc97uyhuFqdpmBEQ7e3Uh1X54drsXokYNHXneQAXcYY2cI033l0b5NOQ4kqWhfjgwZY2l3yU7lOsu5Y2DNex10FbuhT1-KuRfCczVwuJdd73sdsIfsTSPv1GJ3eUGUyiJBKHgAIf8iWAxMmV5eGafw=s1243"><img alt="Visiting Mt Pleasant, SC! Where to Stay, Play, Eat" border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="1243" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtpor6pER1c4Vj49sS371R9wgzbatEyQSINJpzCc97uyhuFqdpmBEQ7e3Uh1X54drsXokYNHXneQAXcYY2cI033l0b5NOQ4kqWhfjgwZY2l3yU7lOsu5Y2DNex10FbuhT1-KuRfCczVwuJdd73sdsIfsTSPv1GJ3eUGUyiJBKHgAIf8iWAxMmV5eGafw=w640-h307" title="Hotel Indigo" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This pool at Hotel Indigo gives me California vibes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.charlestonharborresort.com/the-beach-club.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor</a> is the only resort of its kind in the area. Relax with a couple's massage, have a movie night in the intimate 33 seat theater with recliners and surround sound. Soak up the sun or lounge in a private cabana by the pool. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take the water taxi from the marina to historic downtown.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgG9aVRd7WV4Ul0rxYStq0BqcMTOXeVWXVlwX-NA0FldirwQn4xmGlRXPZHNqnh66stRwvaGwEv015dkBN6N_t1h6h1BoQhc8wntIsc6YV72CcChZ4yYQka2JlgmqUcnQtqatRUs72-A-8yzjkapL_vpT-lAu9VkSUwWJXVuczFlnVFlNGMPUPitYzJYg=s1400"><img alt="The pool at The Beach Club is steps from The Cooper River in Mount Pleasant, SC" border="0" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="1400" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgG9aVRd7WV4Ul0rxYStq0BqcMTOXeVWXVlwX-NA0FldirwQn4xmGlRXPZHNqnh66stRwvaGwEv015dkBN6N_t1h6h1BoQhc8wntIsc6YV72CcChZ4yYQka2JlgmqUcnQtqatRUs72-A-8yzjkapL_vpT-lAu9VkSUwWJXVuczFlnVFlNGMPUPitYzJYg=w640-h430" title="The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chsmthx-hampton-charleston-mt-pleasant-patriots-point/?SEO_id=GMB-HX-CHSMTHX&y_source=1_MjA4MzMzNy03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hampton Inn Mt. Pleasant-Patriots Point</a> is just a few miles from Historic Downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant Town Center, home to over 60 brand name shops and restaurants. Sullivan's Island and Isles of Palms are 5 miles away. Enjoy free breakfast, 24 hr coffee station, outdoor pool and a fitness center. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMMiGGiJLDeAsrjv3cTJC_0dt4A3zM2I9lSmJf-fgL-4Br50VpW1RRFT-CIqxS7m7lUkqZMZf-dl57FkWIaSO1uWUSTL7ETnoFwVaAWyv3Af1YEY78_P0CCmhA7PRJH9ppkxDpG3GbbCoS7J1ynZ0yJCvc-U6NZYmJORXrHba0f9DZqbv5EFKBElzomA=s1366" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Budget Friendly hotels in Mount Pleasant, SC" border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMMiGGiJLDeAsrjv3cTJC_0dt4A3zM2I9lSmJf-fgL-4Br50VpW1RRFT-CIqxS7m7lUkqZMZf-dl57FkWIaSO1uWUSTL7ETnoFwVaAWyv3Af1YEY78_P0CCmhA7PRJH9ppkxDpG3GbbCoS7J1ynZ0yJCvc-U6NZYmJORXrHba0f9DZqbv5EFKBElzomA=w640-h360" title="Hampton Inn Mt Pleasant, SC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Perfect after a long day of sightseeing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Getting Hungry?</u></span></h1><div><span style="font-size: large;">Mount Pleasant has many options as far as food goes. These are just a few of our favorites. We don't eat anywhere when we are traveling that we can eat at home. It's like our own travel code.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">We also like laid back places, kinda hole in the walls, where only the locals go. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://artsbarandgrillsc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art's Bar and Grill</a> is in the heart of Mount Pleasant. Stop in for lunch or dinner and try some of their legendary cuisine, attend one of their famous oyster roasts, listen to local artist or just relax. the food is delicious and we loved the atmosphere. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifHkCqioKtZv5cQ2NG2999Dt7gDoOPantp3GgU6Hol4M8YopsC0fB6fCev38XQpi_le9NSQunO8yoo-SsjAuM2lN_wmC0WghG0oWXy3i19dvxrlT1J1cQ3ny1oVZd8IjOsg1NNe_HBbmxvDFEkTaPSeX0Hq3QqlG0E3pCW6gtAMBb5e_5tdmSs0SELVw=s400" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to grab a drink like a local in Mount Pleasant, SC" border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="400" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifHkCqioKtZv5cQ2NG2999Dt7gDoOPantp3GgU6Hol4M8YopsC0fB6fCev38XQpi_le9NSQunO8yoo-SsjAuM2lN_wmC0WghG0oWXy3i19dvxrlT1J1cQ3ny1oVZd8IjOsg1NNe_HBbmxvDFEkTaPSeX0Hq3QqlG0E3pCW6gtAMBb5e_5tdmSs0SELVw=w640-h560" title="Art's Bar & Grill" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.flyingbiscuit.com/locations-2/mtpleasant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying Biscuit Cafe</a> is proud to call the Mount Pleasant Community home. Join them for the best breakfast, brunch & lunch in the dining room, or at the bar on the outdoor patio. Flying Biscuit has been serving breakfast all day for over 25 years. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNToA4Dm9us-F9aO1U9DpdnjEGCEZGhegLxtjE4lSH0H662LpirAM5pOQyQS-3z2geUALbe8GvohWYtAXiszcoNsBKidmP86gyPFi9b_j72JDrRa9lwR_Lz-V4IfDHd8JY995V9Stghfaf7NDjEBm_ID1fzZX0HeTek_uQ8IRZwwAreGiTmEkDfIzaqA=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Eat like a local in Mount Pleasant, SC" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNToA4Dm9us-F9aO1U9DpdnjEGCEZGhegLxtjE4lSH0H662LpirAM5pOQyQS-3z2geUALbe8GvohWYtAXiszcoNsBKidmP86gyPFi9b_j72JDrRa9lwR_Lz-V4IfDHd8JY995V9Stghfaf7NDjEBm_ID1fzZX0HeTek_uQ8IRZwwAreGiTmEkDfIzaqA=w640-h426" title="This icon in Mount Pleasant has been serving breakfast for over 25 years" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://wreckrc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wreck</a> of the Richard and Charlene is the ultimate hole in the wall in Mount Pleasant, and this is a great thing. Have you ever watched Outer Banks on Netflix? Well, Kie and her family own the wreck or at least on the show. So, maybe catch an episode or two before your visit. With great views of shrimp boats, gorgeous sunsets, cold beer and, oh yea the food makes The Wreck, our favorite of favorites. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAkkC9oFVuJpxO4LWRxPHJ7W52gs-o7ro_TfeyQ7zRiBg7o-gFRKHBJHIsmF4LgD9I6UgY1icj6Ig0BknENcvk4HxhUyWHFCswLb9OVFDBUzlsiafnc361zdgRU3G2z3fFK6p62x1RxUMa4VjyELcLYbJqAgpXrDjUS4on_xhS4tRSdhidh36xHmtug/s1000/sunset-dinner-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Know as The Wreck, it is a laid back place with the perfect atmosphere" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAkkC9oFVuJpxO4LWRxPHJ7W52gs-o7ro_TfeyQ7zRiBg7o-gFRKHBJHIsmF4LgD9I6UgY1icj6Ig0BknENcvk4HxhUyWHFCswLb9OVFDBUzlsiafnc361zdgRU3G2z3fFK6p62x1RxUMa4VjyELcLYbJqAgpXrDjUS4on_xhS4tRSdhidh36xHmtug/w480-h640/sunset-dinner-1.jpg" title="If you are a fan of the show Outer Banks, you must eat here" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">View from the patio of The Wreck</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h1><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>The Best Things To Do</u></span></h1><div><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinB7xZ2LF3h5TNlw1NHMKyNJH_RaxErNfELbSaKOjYKZmsb62OrJ6-YaztWVQAd0qiSQf4G4XijKRHfTBtn5s0cMR-ntPF04fbt09dFgWwit1M-rVoEJsPlb8Cs2pLi00EGkoOUzfEulSwB4sL7WziKxqnmeRapg-ykC3wy0bORnMJTdb5koGW95pXeg=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Where to find a 945 acre park near Charleston, SC" border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="1000" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinB7xZ2LF3h5TNlw1NHMKyNJH_RaxErNfELbSaKOjYKZmsb62OrJ6-YaztWVQAd0qiSQf4G4XijKRHfTBtn5s0cMR-ntPF04fbt09dFgWwit1M-rVoEJsPlb8Cs2pLi00EGkoOUzfEulSwB4sL7WziKxqnmeRapg-ykC3wy0bORnMJTdb5koGW95pXeg=w640-h424" title="Palmetto Island Park" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></u></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You can visit Palmetto Islands County Park if you want to participate in outdoor activities while in Mount Pleasant.<br />This 945-acre nature-oriented park has a design that primarily puts families and groups into consideration.<br />It features a tropical setting filled with bike paths and boardwalks.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">You can rent bikes or bring your own for the perfect day.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM4OqSIXGdb4MqawwRSKOydWLlQQP42VGtGBJH9Jm1U-xBJJXCd_vsY9OYcj_JgYdhwTYnX3rfdEgiX6REh6b6j_Sr8acf2a0kU4reyzjCUcKTSir-mk_a-GIEN9_8H71NWJTQVr2nYffq0GGLF2c7rD4bzEO-UVLpKFBPyvPnMEgNc04s5cTQzRsEfA=s1782" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fresh Fruits and veggies near Charleston, SC" border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="1782" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM4OqSIXGdb4MqawwRSKOydWLlQQP42VGtGBJH9Jm1U-xBJJXCd_vsY9OYcj_JgYdhwTYnX3rfdEgiX6REh6b6j_Sr8acf2a0kU4reyzjCUcKTSir-mk_a-GIEN9_8H71NWJTQVr2nYffq0GGLF2c7rD4bzEO-UVLpKFBPyvPnMEgNc04s5cTQzRsEfA=w640-h426" title="Mount Pleasant Farmers Market" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span>Head over to Mount Pleasant’s Farmer’s Market if you want to try out the best local produce around.</span><br /><span>Here, you can support local farmers and artisans who produce a wide variety of goods. Held on Saturdays from April to the end of September from 8 am till noon.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEGcVTkLxXfG5oKEGfFB9HGUUx5cr7bj_CUTE3qqXA_Tt0CQ0fbNQS2zr0ChJRbaWT0Uxd-W5XFnNUZLqmlG0RUpMD8fyWIDN3LPiAU4aWTW-ZaXBXHlc8rUvRc6Z9iRYui8anNP6HZw1BZK4-jboISOCKdOhaZ0bVAV1OLCh7F-_Sb8vx8mS5T0TRLg=s385" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Visiting beautiful plantations are a must in Mount Pleasant" border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="385" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEGcVTkLxXfG5oKEGfFB9HGUUx5cr7bj_CUTE3qqXA_Tt0CQ0fbNQS2zr0ChJRbaWT0Uxd-W5XFnNUZLqmlG0RUpMD8fyWIDN3LPiAU4aWTW-ZaXBXHlc8rUvRc6Z9iRYui8anNP6HZw1BZK4-jboISOCKdOhaZ0bVAV1OLCh7F-_Sb8vx8mS5T0TRLg=w640-h470" title="Boone Hall Plantation" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.boonehallplantation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boone Hall Plantation</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(105, 99, 93); text-align: start;">was founded in 1681 when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston and established a lucrative plantation and gracious home on the banks of Wampacheone Creek.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span><span style="caret-color: rgb(105, 99, 93);"> The </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(105, 99, 93);">driveway</span><span><span style="caret-color: rgb(105, 99, 93);"> up to the plantation is just as stunning as the home itself. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span><span style="caret-color: rgb(105, 99, 93); font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(105, 99, 93); font-family: inherit;">Mount Pleasant has so much to explore and enjoy, and I hope you consider visiting here on your next </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(105, 99, 93);"><span style="font-family: inherit;">vacation. For more information about this great city, check this </span><a href="https://experiencemountpleasant.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">out!</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-40505234231556845412022-01-10T10:39:00.000-05:002022-01-10T10:39:33.261-05:00Care for the Caregiver<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho-3lzxmqCigPFghRlBKNcPK6bFll892BodeMwZw2EY73-Xsw-72ua_x8S39pCXBwp3UH8-kw0Tv219ieYkTRS_Q3_lBG7h_GHPniRtF26bW72u70V7uAawyJVA5X1ASu9ecv8rvyUiFpFViYpO3rN36VXosRt_2DXZ0AjR7357YMYUvvd_sybT8MtNQ=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho-3lzxmqCigPFghRlBKNcPK6bFll892BodeMwZw2EY73-Xsw-72ua_x8S39pCXBwp3UH8-kw0Tv219ieYkTRS_Q3_lBG7h_GHPniRtF26bW72u70V7uAawyJVA5X1ASu9ecv8rvyUiFpFViYpO3rN36VXosRt_2DXZ0AjR7357YMYUvvd_sybT8MtNQ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello! For those of you have been around for </span>sometime<span style="font-family: inherit;"> now, you know </span>that<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I cherish my Moms memory and miss her everyday. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">During the time that I was my Moms caregiver I didn't blog about it at any length, and rarely shared my journey but, I should have.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> It was </span>beyond<span style="font-family: inherit;"> stressful and took a toll on my life, emotions and my overall well being. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sadly, I say all that to say this. My Dad Pete, is not doing well and I have recently started on my journey of being his caregiver along with some other family members. I know it is our job to care for our parents as they cared for us but, my Dad has been the toughest bad ass my whole life. Now he needs help in ways that are hard for me to understand. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Dad is an amazing Dad and even though he drove a truck and was on the road all the time, he still made time for me and my two brothers. We had an amazing childhood. Here are just some of the things my Dad taught me. How to play poker, how to read a road map, how to change the oil in my car, how to drive a stick shift, how to ride a motorcycle, how to make pickled eggs, how to cook perfect rice, and how to siphon gas just to name a few. I was raised with boys and it shows, I am not that girly girl that likes nail polish and trips to the mall. Give me the outdoors and an adventure and I am a happy girl.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am going to try and embrace this very precious time that I have with my Dad, and not lose my own mind. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Knowledge is power, and I need all the help I can get on handling this stage of life with Grace.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">_______________________________________________________</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some ways on handling the role of caregiver </span></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">* Take care of yourself. Don't neglect doctors visits and tap into support groups. Schedule dinner with your friends it will give you something to look forward to. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">* Identify what caregiving resources are available in your area. Meals-on-Wheels, adult day care, and assisted living communities that offer respite care allow caregivers to take a much needed break.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">* Have a plan in place. Don't wait until a crisis strikes to have the conversation with your parent. Identify what circumstances might lead to considering long-term care option for your parent and involve them in the process.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;">* Get out of the house and take in some fresh air. Just the change in scenery is enough to brighten your spirits.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">*Be patient in your new role. People are set in their way and change is not easy for them.</span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">*Ask for help at anytime. Get other family members or friends to stop by and offer some support.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-size: large;">_______________________________________________________</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I hope in some small way this information helps you too!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Until next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keep loving each other,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(27, 27, 27); color: #1b1b1b; font-family: open_sansregular; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 20px;"><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-48586841142597681252022-01-01T07:00:00.003-05:002022-01-01T07:58:57.022-05:00Setting Goals for a Happier You in 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEQopKVzo5u1USvgkXHZhOxdeEPrC-Ox6TXqjXHIfxxbtl7oBPJLblsziUd1YLHBmCxkK5QNweg8Ka6LUItmjo2X9cZnJyRzXObugKL_IKqyM0bQNJPu02RWxQUX6-D2U0gqwj1y6ktb9H18FnoFVvOY4hrVA-3IGM5rwQYS5_g4PULEXYSj4USzygnQ=s940" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEQopKVzo5u1USvgkXHZhOxdeEPrC-Ox6TXqjXHIfxxbtl7oBPJLblsziUd1YLHBmCxkK5QNweg8Ka6LUItmjo2X9cZnJyRzXObugKL_IKqyM0bQNJPu02RWxQUX6-D2U0gqwj1y6ktb9H18FnoFVvOY4hrVA-3IGM5rwQYS5_g4PULEXYSj4USzygnQ=w400-h335" title="Setting Goals for a Happier You in 2022" width="400" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">New Years resolutions are a scam. I know, you start with these lofty plans to diet, excercise, save money, or whatever and then 2 weeks in, you are tired and defeated. This is because it is not really a goal that means something to you. Goals need to have a very direct purpose in your life or it just isn't happening. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What works for others does not work for everyone.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Make your goal yours! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Focus on making your life better, and I promise that will be motivation enough to achieve so many more gre</span>at things.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love mornings, I like to get up before everyone else, and just be alone in the silence. I can get kinda cranky, if I miss this step. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But, luckily for </span><span style="font-size: large;">people in my life, I rarely mess with my morning routine. It is for everyones safety.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Some options to create a positive mental space in the morning include:</u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Set Goals</u>- Baby steps to just get through the day. Maybe 3 things you would like to achieve today. These could be something as simple as laundry, dinner or wash your car. These are your goals, own them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Make a list</u>- If it is not written down it doesn't happen. I love my planner and it is never far from my reach. I have lists for groceries, personal, future, blog, ideas. List keeps my mind at ease,Well, at least a little.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Plan</u>- Having a plan of the weeks/months activities, appointments and personal time gives you structure. Without a plan or any direction you just go through the motions and really have no idea how you got to a place, that you do not like. It is your life, start acting like it. You rub your life, don't let it run you.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you thrive from positive energy, make sure whatever you do gives you that burst of psoitivity.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Someone who needs to have a plan, try planning your day and you will soon feel much happier.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Someone who needs to exert yourself, go for that morning walk or run.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Someone who needs to think, find time for reading, and journaling.</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh886TQq_-beGeApYcrRv21OsvSZBA1-C2TvzNdNi0gaO05qTpD30rKw2ijY8pHrftoZhJEMQXMDk-fETCP25u56W4H6uVGcczlN4c4J1MrTRQU9CkGLt_dVjy-avNtBh1hipSfc3r6Y1ryha8maQxdXRQu87DIj8fetTEv8Voy2q-4iSGCDVB-QtVJPQ=s940" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh886TQq_-beGeApYcrRv21OsvSZBA1-C2TvzNdNi0gaO05qTpD30rKw2ijY8pHrftoZhJEMQXMDk-fETCP25u56W4H6uVGcczlN4c4J1MrTRQU9CkGLt_dVjy-avNtBh1hipSfc3r6Y1ryha8maQxdXRQu87DIj8fetTEv8Voy2q-4iSGCDVB-QtVJPQ=w400-h335" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">It takes 21 days to form a habit. Give this new way of life a test drive and figure out what works for you and what doesn't. You can go from there and you will be in control of your life, your goals and will h<span style="font-family: inherit;">ave a much better year.</span></span></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">What are your goals for the New Year?</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Drop a comment and let me know.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">My goal is to be more present in the plans that I have for my life.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cheers to 2022!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span style="font-family: Parisienne;">Dana</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-73352202945662922962021-12-29T08:25:00.000-05:002021-12-29T08:25:02.019-05:006 Easy Blackstone Recipes<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Y'all understand how much I love cooking, and I got my Christmas wish</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">, a Blackstone Griddle and I am beyond excited. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you have one? Lets talk ab</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">out all things Blackstone. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have watched way more than my share of YouTube videos about it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am looking forward to cooking all kinds of goodies.</span></span></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfDcG4fbMlczADFihW0mwGw1TlzVNZrGAtbp6HCEdx2nCtiVcvK4xnipS_ieX0r0qnt3bpE-nSameIxLaX2qzNADmlFQbad-3k4Rossmg3PEnt3AWE14jUO-g5RrceoE2tRwfgyxLakE6VNBG65jN_l87d-SLEXu_dYtfps7CZhFbpPFecF7ugCThiBw=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfDcG4fbMlczADFihW0mwGw1TlzVNZrGAtbp6HCEdx2nCtiVcvK4xnipS_ieX0r0qnt3bpE-nSameIxLaX2qzNADmlFQbad-3k4Rossmg3PEnt3AWE14jUO-g5RrceoE2tRwfgyxLakE6VNBG65jN_l87d-SLEXu_dYtfps7CZhFbpPFecF7ugCThiBw=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254); font-size: large;">The day after I got my griddle, I made bacon, eggs and biscuits for breakfast and it was easy and delicious. Then I made Quesadillas for lunch and Austin made burgers for dinner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254); font-size: large;">I think we are going to get great use out of it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(43, 0, 254);">Here are a few things my family is looking forward to enjoying.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span><span><a href="https://blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/recipes/smashed-potatoes-on-the-blackstone" style="color: #2b00fe;" target="_blank">Smashed Potatoes</a>(Delicious by the way)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/recipes/chicken-steak-vegetable-hibachi" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Hibachi Night</span></a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/recipes/betty-s-upside-down-pizza" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Pizza Night</span></a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/_ZlwuBg85Fs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #306fdb;">Slider Burgers</span></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/recipes/chili-lime-chicken-fajitas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Chicken Fajitas</span></a><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://griddlesizzle.com/post/blackstone-griddle-desserts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Griddle Desserts</span></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stayed tuned for all of our cooking adventures!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is your favorite thing to cook on the Blackstone?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-59256868840633824422021-12-29T08:18:00.001-05:002021-12-29T08:18:08.714-05:00Final Coffee & Conversations of 2021<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Well, it's almost a New Year! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">2022 is fast approaching. I am not one for making resolutions, I am more of a goal setter. But, honestly, I have really been slack about setting goals, you know how life just happens and sometimes you are just along for the ride. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yeah, that's how I have felt lately. My goal for 2022 is to be more present and not just go through the motion of day to day, month to month. I want to live life with a purpose and have my life serve a bigger purpose. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I know I can do that!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">I am not one to go out on New Years Eve, mainly because my chances of staying awake are slim and I just like staying close to home. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0IUfMBjyFkLDdioZQyhtR_bHMzmUbnciP63_RSj_UjUXuLSn4Mk63MIKAwwFTL_ZGeltYPtDh9LXqJbQbl9clAp904mTFqves7qUXNZGH9ZXnvQaSi9Af8_fxO56v3ulAIr_QYgH8vFLhoLrLr1g2wFL-MajCOLiOtsB99ZdWDa4uy14WUJaje5A6_Q=s480"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="480" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0IUfMBjyFkLDdioZQyhtR_bHMzmUbnciP63_RSj_UjUXuLSn4Mk63MIKAwwFTL_ZGeltYPtDh9LXqJbQbl9clAp904mTFqves7qUXNZGH9ZXnvQaSi9Af8_fxO56v3ulAIr_QYgH8vFLhoLrLr1g2wFL-MajCOLiOtsB99ZdWDa4uy14WUJaje5A6_Q=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We had a fantastic Christmas here and we are Blessed more than we will ever realize. I miss my Momma and Sonny, so very much. But something about Christmas, makes me miss them a little more.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We still and will always put up Sonny's stocking as he will always be with us, and he did love Christmas. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Years ago, our first Christmas together Sonny asked me, what I wanted for Christmas, and I cut out a Bose Wave Radio from the Sears catalog, and gave him the clipping. When Christmas rolled around that year, Sonny gave me an antique metal Christmas box with the clipping of the radio and I keep that box safely in my stocking every year. The radio is in my kitchen. But that little metal box makes me cry every year.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am loving the way our live tree smells in the living room. I just might keep one up all year long. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are really enjoying our Christmas break from school too.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It is nice with no alarms, no schedules. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our household got a Blackstone for Christmas and I can see many a great meal being cooked on it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The transformation for shed to greenhouse is going well and should be complete soon, if we keep having these gorgeous day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check out Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z0QXoEH99u8" width="320" youtube-src-id="Z0QXoEH99u8"></iframe></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________________________________</div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are some links I have been loving-</span></h1><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-OMOTON-Cellphone-Anti-Slip-Convenient/dp/B0744DM3Y3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=PKQNT7QUJ4RY&keywords=cell+phone+stand&qid=1639834970&sprefix=cell+phone+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A3ND03GWIYM8UD&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSlM5OE9GNkZKV1Q2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE0MTI0UTRNVUQ1MTZTMlFIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMzEzMDYzMEswTFkyQkVHRUNFJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" target="_blank"><img alt="Adjustable cell phone stand" border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="800" height="319" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61COIIYPLzL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" title="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61COIIYPLzL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-OMOTON-Cellphone-Anti-Slip-Convenient/dp/B0744DM3Y3/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=PKQNT7QUJ4RY&keywords=cell+phone+stand&qid=1639834970&sprefix=cell+phone+%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A3ND03GWIYM8UD&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSlM5OE9GNkZKV1Q2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE0MTI0UTRNVUQ1MTZTMlFIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMzEzMDYzMEswTFkyQkVHRUNFJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" target="_blank">Adjustable Cell Phone Stand</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I gifted all the kids these phone stands and we love them. </span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W4MZ3S-dL._AC_SL1500_.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="800" height="301" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W4MZ3S-dL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L5WGKYW?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Porzu Bento Lunch Box</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ella loves this bento lunchbox and carries it everyday. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It comes with a cute bag and, plasticware stores in the lid. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzscQRqAONXnHoowQMZZSMA3YIlET0w4B_8DwHFAMo1Pm_-9i7CI7cCJpDoGOpd-ITqZUuri8jhDSG52o0DhW4sXBBY89Yelqil-z2TspWgW14ZIJLEIiXwgmqz2NQATlZUa5qSJOSGEHshrGQbGXGoSVzbWaWCt9KWD4s9in54pvt95g3UBQNGpFzJw=s1452" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="732" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzscQRqAONXnHoowQMZZSMA3YIlET0w4B_8DwHFAMo1Pm_-9i7CI7cCJpDoGOpd-ITqZUuri8jhDSG52o0DhW4sXBBY89Yelqil-z2TspWgW14ZIJLEIiXwgmqz2NQATlZUa5qSJOSGEHshrGQbGXGoSVzbWaWCt9KWD4s9in54pvt95g3UBQNGpFzJw=w161-h320" width="161" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008I25368/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1" target="_blank">Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer</a></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now this was one of those impulse buys, it has not let me down yet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've used it on sweatshirts, furniture, pants or really any clothe that gets some pilling on it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">______________________________________________________</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I feel kind of nostalgic with the New Year. I got a new planner and the fresh clean pages are open to possibilities and adventure. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But, as I look back on 2021, it makes me kinda sad. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are just a few amazing adventures and celebrations we had.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ella got her license in February(I might have cried)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In April, we spent the week at the beach with our family, and it was so much fun. We really enjoyed the sunrise service on the beach.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5ByqGfP62u-YsltFnsoFIeyiv7LTuI4OG_4a5ATzjJ6Z8Xfl9o21UmfWa7FEVsdgA5PEVBe71cJSKl2F2xDM-dbTgbqu30C7ss6Ae4aoPDu4-bTUA3n57VAStGBsxfXg8Qy51c177VKWU9HlDNNOJ8YXxIUscVUi3f0maPT9svGFaCFiEqtcXI_zkhA=s771" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="771" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5ByqGfP62u-YsltFnsoFIeyiv7LTuI4OG_4a5ATzjJ6Z8Xfl9o21UmfWa7FEVsdgA5PEVBe71cJSKl2F2xDM-dbTgbqu30C7ss6Ae4aoPDu4-bTUA3n57VAStGBsxfXg8Qy51c177VKWU9HlDNNOJ8YXxIUscVUi3f0maPT9svGFaCFiEqtcXI_zkhA=w400-h260" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We went tubing on the New River a bunch of times(my fav summer activity)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We celebrated the 4th of July in our tradition of parades, food and fireworks, family</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gary and I celebrated 2 years of dating on July 18th, love ya babe!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I took my first trip to WV mid July, but unfortunately, got very sick and couldn't enjoy the trip. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sadly, we missed the Dwight Yoakam concert in GA and we were to sick to care</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">School started back in August, we missed the first several days. But finally got it together and joined the fun.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In Sept. we participated in the Cooper River Bridge Run, and had a perfect weekend in Charleston, SC and can't wait to do it again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoXcpP1OaTkFnRuxrq5QzKZj9l8alBRzL_0Btubvobj2GQS_FvD_osBEuBK7YDp12C0Whr6nTMMFgYpKVaXJ5RCpgN3pBZI7FvU2nra2YVg9u_aQycpjhA5myYXPElsyg_8RXuapViMwgoEP958iWiG5SiLkBB63lWXKSeB_FxjqFH9U49wBYmtlj5HQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoXcpP1OaTkFnRuxrq5QzKZj9l8alBRzL_0Btubvobj2GQS_FvD_osBEuBK7YDp12C0Whr6nTMMFgYpKVaXJ5RCpgN3pBZI7FvU2nra2YVg9u_aQycpjhA5myYXPElsyg_8RXuapViMwgoEP958iWiG5SiLkBB63lWXKSeB_FxjqFH9U49wBYmtlj5HQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gary and I made another trip to WV for a Marshall football game, sightseeing and Camden Park. You can see more on my You Tube Channel. 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Love ya Missy!</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Ella and I went to Raleigh for Harry Styles concert on October 12th and stayed a couple of days.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then on Oct 28th we hit Atlanta for another Harry concert.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We were planning to go to Miami on Dec 30th for another Harry concert, but they cancelled.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">During this year we celebrated lots of birthdays and had many blessings.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Our prayer is that you, and your family have a fantastic 2022 and may all the blessings come your way.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Cheers to 2022,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Dana</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-82170499987794124562021-12-21T08:00:00.001-05:002022-01-13T06:04:37.582-05:00Visiting Clemson, SC<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My last day of work until January 5th was this past Friday, and I wanted to get away just for a minute and relax. We wanted to go see the Elk in Cataloochee, but the weather did not look good for the area. So, we changed our mind and headed to Clemson, SC. We had never been there, so perfect. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We left around 10 am on Saturday morning.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Clemson is about 3 hours from home.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I know we could have made a day trip out of it, but honestly, we are not day trip people. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We like to stay in hotels.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEielkq0b0jSTpGXvNgmRDH1aSB7Jh_7l7sa9ORTSPMBQc71XY7_-NFzBCGImAo4bk6WNYamalqljU1JXT2mJTomLxiZIr7Es-3OAyqHa54OyZANe7cStUXdqF78futZp42zfSKmeWd5kLmTggnllKVK_MWjh_32SlBQLpIGgdSjPkzgZcwRorGJCBmZPg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Clemson mural" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEielkq0b0jSTpGXvNgmRDH1aSB7Jh_7l7sa9ORTSPMBQc71XY7_-NFzBCGImAo4bk6WNYamalqljU1JXT2mJTomLxiZIr7Es-3OAyqHa54OyZANe7cStUXdqF78futZp42zfSKmeWd5kLmTggnllKVK_MWjh_32SlBQLpIGgdSjPkzgZcwRorGJCBmZPg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Y'all know we love some murals</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"> Where We Stayed-<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We booked our stay at <a href="https://www.theabernathy.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Abernathy</span></a> and it was nothing short of amazing. Close to everything and just steps away from Clemson Campus, where we spent a lot of time exploring the grounds.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPdroaTAnJ1Qs_2_1uuqh-HBi6jmhgU1zbWDJPdU1PsopTQRUOSBFRpXu1huQ2_bFEEyUiPyz4dLoC1VKKJ635M6QTSkksRT3il-_uHVaIOwgZ7obv2gGlix1fJF9gmbiA9gaQ9qFEy0TfnYvJASgdqsmZvwUlc0KkqlJY1UTZo-20jt12YR4bIsx6og=s1125" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="779" data-original-width="1125" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPdroaTAnJ1Qs_2_1uuqh-HBi6jmhgU1zbWDJPdU1PsopTQRUOSBFRpXu1huQ2_bFEEyUiPyz4dLoC1VKKJ635M6QTSkksRT3il-_uHVaIOwgZ7obv2gGlix1fJF9gmbiA9gaQ9qFEy0TfnYvJASgdqsmZvwUlc0KkqlJY1UTZo-20jt12YR4bIsx6og=w640-h445" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Abernathy located steps off of Clemson Campus</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCipY4suoXx4om1CtPAWEtOMaqbNqmTBPadGEqn-Ke71pn2KdFRtE00y8QtEld3TLxYOKOpWn-BFfdTVxvI-s9hjEr4y7BpYOVY892Gu0ro1c_-EQCb6U6qslC_gKMsHs_h_AjJLWFQpjI5e4jB6D_vmuuQewCij8fYyfoN6X4OS6fng3MiZcd2N_AZg=s1112" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="1112" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCipY4suoXx4om1CtPAWEtOMaqbNqmTBPadGEqn-Ke71pn2KdFRtE00y8QtEld3TLxYOKOpWn-BFfdTVxvI-s9hjEr4y7BpYOVY892Gu0ro1c_-EQCb6U6qslC_gKMsHs_h_AjJLWFQpjI5e4jB6D_vmuuQewCij8fYyfoN6X4OS6fng3MiZcd2N_AZg=w400-h309" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nicely appointed bar area with microwave, refrigerator, sink and keurig coffee machine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigOwxR6LiRepRNfJJDmVFLb9XBc2yGub0PTwWUhE7ivjBPXA8RImI0XBUrQrD-S7ZrKidKLwuX6AKClTC2Ho3xUkSFh18VVJmABPHJCdKYwsS8BS4kazaJIFpOpSornGzr6Elom2F_8hm582DrhsnrjVt3nz2-OMii0TQmmoMrscly0LsqrB85xJ4BIQ=s1121" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1121" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigOwxR6LiRepRNfJJDmVFLb9XBc2yGub0PTwWUhE7ivjBPXA8RImI0XBUrQrD-S7ZrKidKLwuX6AKClTC2Ho3xUkSFh18VVJmABPHJCdKYwsS8BS4kazaJIFpOpSornGzr6Elom2F_8hm582DrhsnrjVt3nz2-OMii0TQmmoMrscly0LsqrB85xJ4BIQ=w640-h462" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full bar with tapa menu and soft drinks, snacks and grab and go breakfast</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAjqI8Vw2EH7XDdxXoTMXw69XNUdrDPFrFg8Uu5Sd_hZIyEmciEnxbMTHMw020YX9MZsZCo5BH6l4uayNSovClaIFEd8mwBoZB-qDoT4gZAyVDmLeapmyHvMoUCbccPP46R6WNDkbCdYGPlkDFjr8vtJRTNB4DeTC5QRv9o3ikXvFfpJ5kNOKka_Ue5Q=s1125" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="1125" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAjqI8Vw2EH7XDdxXoTMXw69XNUdrDPFrFg8Uu5Sd_hZIyEmciEnxbMTHMw020YX9MZsZCo5BH6l4uayNSovClaIFEd8mwBoZB-qDoT4gZAyVDmLeapmyHvMoUCbccPP46R6WNDkbCdYGPlkDFjr8vtJRTNB4DeTC5QRv9o3ikXvFfpJ5kNOKka_Ue5Q=w400-h293" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spacious bathroom with plenty of room <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV9eaOarDapErTwIjDLelkqW0fpDk7TuYkdx_UawPPCCIFTRPPSBFCSKHXUyEjBxn_qi_ZCpmw8V4Zmw1er6tcZMKny2F_HHa6g0JeBfAojVKnWVbyzydvvFBaj3MK6gkDZqOtMbiI-3zFR1D28TpaStzUiypXbsR5y2waU9zQHHmUPKvu7li3RZE-BQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjV9eaOarDapErTwIjDLelkqW0fpDk7TuYkdx_UawPPCCIFTRPPSBFCSKHXUyEjBxn_qi_ZCpmw8V4Zmw1er6tcZMKny2F_HHa6g0JeBfAojVKnWVbyzydvvFBaj3MK6gkDZqOtMbiI-3zFR1D28TpaStzUiypXbsR5y2waU9zQHHmUPKvu7li3RZE-BQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this cute "cue to the Tigers" token that is your room key</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCJUU_QsX7BWBrmWMeVHpkOeMBjaI4W52LbqvaxYyBA5jvgqJDlc9A3yGItINdCkjLkIx3vvi60NynF0C93KyoIGT39Rk6dkxqod_79UwS1xE5h7oj1C0aYy-Tm7rjbL5H7RKiYSKyGPqamjYusbGiOALfXtCxJBUx_qCKkUrZxvcuBXpB02aMuRaYZQ=s1125" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1125" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCJUU_QsX7BWBrmWMeVHpkOeMBjaI4W52LbqvaxYyBA5jvgqJDlc9A3yGItINdCkjLkIx3vvi60NynF0C93KyoIGT39Rk6dkxqod_79UwS1xE5h7oj1C0aYy-Tm7rjbL5H7RKiYSKyGPqamjYusbGiOALfXtCxJBUx_qCKkUrZxvcuBXpB02aMuRaYZQ=w400-h295" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Relaxing living room area with couch and TV</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLKvUz-6xCwWXGUGy2wbQJfmuR_2GISe13AWSKE16SnACQJc4Vh0fAmbnLjbERvM_ysffHjXWqN5rGPX4g5sqYDVz8X7Gg-liipHR4pQVXG9-Skxy47c0sszr8hpFjpafTW9stcnIhjDZ6Zt4VLKa6M_SAiTwl7ZJXKaRlUcXIWW_eoR5Et7rxhFkXjw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLKvUz-6xCwWXGUGy2wbQJfmuR_2GISe13AWSKE16SnACQJc4Vh0fAmbnLjbERvM_ysffHjXWqN5rGPX4g5sqYDVz8X7Gg-liipHR4pQVXG9-Skxy47c0sszr8hpFjpafTW9stcnIhjDZ6Zt4VLKa6M_SAiTwl7ZJXKaRlUcXIWW_eoR5Et7rxhFkXjw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decorated so pretty and plenty of room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVTsFH4q0EsqQ-cq1fIL4N0mIRbv_NLJvR5oWycsEzAwOSLc5jebov4e4zoprG_4La8sPrDayM3S4OaUFOZR_h2x6NBPLQXH4jm5dL6Ql6qmqVeTTjnOxSjiN-fyvzYAhayzjfitxB-IN9X1skUTrZbulkWTGpFSrvthlVw3AYHaWIT-O6ol7ghAtYog=s1125" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1125" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVTsFH4q0EsqQ-cq1fIL4N0mIRbv_NLJvR5oWycsEzAwOSLc5jebov4e4zoprG_4La8sPrDayM3S4OaUFOZR_h2x6NBPLQXH4jm5dL6Ql6qmqVeTTjnOxSjiN-fyvzYAhayzjfitxB-IN9X1skUTrZbulkWTGpFSrvthlVw3AYHaWIT-O6ol7ghAtYog=w400-h290" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lobby of The Abernathy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhhhChK0TFPCyzxY1oj2aFwSKENeckbW9e3EfIbtqSc_TF_pJqTH87ilDjARJELgGoEqpuo-5qcskjISaLMfr-yZ52vHx4apv_BC2gZMoidEzWgHdpQ7Z3x6RHv1LG4Y5f1-3Ip79PZeUdvmNorBtS2E22IjsPrJ8h-V_b9ILS6pIwiwWlB2M0F6l4MA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhhhChK0TFPCyzxY1oj2aFwSKENeckbW9e3EfIbtqSc_TF_pJqTH87ilDjARJELgGoEqpuo-5qcskjISaLMfr-yZ52vHx4apv_BC2gZMoidEzWgHdpQ7Z3x6RHv1LG4Y5f1-3Ip79PZeUdvmNorBtS2E22IjsPrJ8h-V_b9ILS6pIwiwWlB2M0F6l4MA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This King size bed was so comfortable</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where We Ate-</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: large;">Clemson is about 3 hours from our house and we were starving when we arrived. We knew right were to go, the famous Esso Club. Google says this about it, "Raucous institution with a bar menu located on the lot of a historic service station"and this is probably true on a Clemson home game day, but the day we ate there it was families and couples and pretty quite, you did hear the occasional guy yelling about his team on the TV. The food was delicious and plenty of it. Gary got the cheeseburger and chips and I had the bird dog with chips, and we each had a beer. Our bill was $33.44</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQu7s4mhlgR_sRkYjIq6PARK_hFFpR7qWcNvCa7qmz6OmwuLJoDRIqBf9wmYLLn90VphOEiqiJzB6F1HUZ7G36Mym3FL92OxQ3bLV-fwHYjuMQDu5Sugzz0QM7eGeu4pGGPUnGSS5fG0abDUcOIeyjT_BlizHzVtw6SFZl3bKrmD3aYjvrtNpQ0nb0qQ=s1125" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Esso Club in Clemson, SC" border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="1125" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQu7s4mhlgR_sRkYjIq6PARK_hFFpR7qWcNvCa7qmz6OmwuLJoDRIqBf9wmYLLn90VphOEiqiJzB6F1HUZ7G36Mym3FL92OxQ3bLV-fwHYjuMQDu5Sugzz0QM7eGeu4pGGPUnGSS5fG0abDUcOIeyjT_BlizHzVtw6SFZl3bKrmD3aYjvrtNpQ0nb0qQ=w400-h297" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Esso Club in Clemson, SC</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ4C81BXUWXfCN1DDK9SoC9hIeA3vFzTvm6RCN3cOKSZZkpMLKPHdvTQKrfpanH_LN0SrWgupBBTPM-RIb65uAN5lmQLpxA9ocKWrrP15VCT3Rx8wsxTFz0MEDc-Zp1MbJ6eqMgIrS5DomeyiW59wOiR909wbtph0RzaE-cyjUXYg1YupJFnJU1oYANA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The food is delicious" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ4C81BXUWXfCN1DDK9SoC9hIeA3vFzTvm6RCN3cOKSZZkpMLKPHdvTQKrfpanH_LN0SrWgupBBTPM-RIb65uAN5lmQLpxA9ocKWrrP15VCT3Rx8wsxTFz0MEDc-Zp1MbJ6eqMgIrS5DomeyiW59wOiR909wbtph0RzaE-cyjUXYg1YupJFnJU1oYANA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You must stop by for the food, but also the history</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjllP6C70YKmAPMbpoR4kre30p3EsOVU05YqBFRmYrzCoCBN8SapczB6KvkfGoi-D754Ev3nSIWwNvlbFC6VWPZJncWEKASoMOmF4cXo3KW7-AR1n4wSB_mOHkYsztftE_UyR0SM9WvM2Szh2u8N8G6dwwfJAUxwjz_SGilRzxUAqWUzukHUdEHWMaTiw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Esso Club menu" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjllP6C70YKmAPMbpoR4kre30p3EsOVU05YqBFRmYrzCoCBN8SapczB6KvkfGoi-D754Ev3nSIWwNvlbFC6VWPZJncWEKASoMOmF4cXo3KW7-AR1n4wSB_mOHkYsztftE_UyR0SM9WvM2Szh2u8N8G6dwwfJAUxwjz_SGilRzxUAqWUzukHUdEHWMaTiw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">We ordered a pizza later in the night in our room because, Marshall played a game at 9 and we wanted to see that.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We picked up Your Pie- a local pizza place. Sorry I was hungry, no pictures were taken. Just picture a pizza with black olives, mild sausage and mushrooms. It was a perfect night snack/dinner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For breakfast Sunday morning, we ate at Eggs Up Grill in Clemson before heading to our next stop Abbeville, SC.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjexrdu_Z_hF6epBl3AmtAZ_YMh_WjM7B_Vld1fO30Z8EtYtROeVlfYUmd7KQFY1_K44UC3rhazh_F3131VPnGWNjRY69yornx26UGf4j8EbeSG2S7gIMor97D_NaszVwTw2h1D9iGPCSXqh2IrnCyytvvYa5w_DN0QYnQ242707AeDiD0m7MjBcNfZXg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjexrdu_Z_hF6epBl3AmtAZ_YMh_WjM7B_Vld1fO30Z8EtYtROeVlfYUmd7KQFY1_K44UC3rhazh_F3131VPnGWNjRY69yornx26UGf4j8EbeSG2S7gIMor97D_NaszVwTw2h1D9iGPCSXqh2IrnCyytvvYa5w_DN0QYnQ242707AeDiD0m7MjBcNfZXg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eggs Up Grill has an extensive menu </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiq9m4WcddEA0C9ezWsy82xREkKH1ed6vtSVBvp2HJrN9mm9MfYMkjWF9_GStRvhV0EzOpuLdnciRq0ZD8CiOeDtabIvpVPEBMHPHDGLsULt8QFSOOndQbe8Gt95H1fJAaQE6tGVaeBOTjxucoem2yg91_rsZJPtanhbvRaxsO26zONb2B9BzDB_GZcHA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiq9m4WcddEA0C9ezWsy82xREkKH1ed6vtSVBvp2HJrN9mm9MfYMkjWF9_GStRvhV0EzOpuLdnciRq0ZD8CiOeDtabIvpVPEBMHPHDGLsULt8QFSOOndQbe8Gt95H1fJAaQE6tGVaeBOTjxucoem2yg91_rsZJPtanhbvRaxsO26zONb2B9BzDB_GZcHA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Breakfast<br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Other places I would like to try if I find myself in Clemson again-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Pot Belly Deli </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tiger Town Tavern</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Loose Change</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What We Did-</span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We started by looking for old churches in the area because with the history of Clemson we knew there had to be a few</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE9a7qmAhIJX4V8CsC7qqp7ZtQRUh7BDUV8MubgKlSiXVBUrd67XxwgZtHFXD33DXf0yR8L8pKkLbiH21BMe9mOfewL7x8Qus03W35aUZTt_7LTlVC0SoTqE5OCy4EWhg4lTbf0z3WX71dfKpyN5W1Q1xayUp5AmRpF5X7kWL040pDgEgp87th9VoDKQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="St Andrew Catholic Church" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhE9a7qmAhIJX4V8CsC7qqp7ZtQRUh7BDUV8MubgKlSiXVBUrd67XxwgZtHFXD33DXf0yR8L8pKkLbiH21BMe9mOfewL7x8Qus03W35aUZTt_7LTlVC0SoTqE5OCy4EWhg4lTbf0z3WX71dfKpyN5W1Q1xayUp5AmRpF5X7kWL040pDgEgp87th9VoDKQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St Andrew Catholic Church</td></tr></tbody></table></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzOobUw6MuCs421z_saJ1to5gEU-uRLMX3ox4rW5zOLw-t70yAGvmHe_1fy0jtHg7nSYmFsfRGPHlj6gkCyQEnV6il1vW0a4ko1ZF_Ki8dVx-vx3s0mmykGyKTbmwta91KgWp6D5kWzhLzvOaYRTzf4YMmbng12xIh2J3FAgAcI_3AFNAS2saoWgD16Q=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Old Stone Church in Clemson, SC" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzOobUw6MuCs421z_saJ1to5gEU-uRLMX3ox4rW5zOLw-t70yAGvmHe_1fy0jtHg7nSYmFsfRGPHlj6gkCyQEnV6il1vW0a4ko1ZF_Ki8dVx-vx3s0mmykGyKTbmwta91KgWp6D5kWzhLzvOaYRTzf4YMmbng12xIh2J3FAgAcI_3AFNAS2saoWgD16Q=w320-h240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Stone Church<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">We then came onto the campus of Clemson and took a private tour of Fort Hill. The family that started Clemson University has an old home place on the property and it is a National Historic Landmark. <br />You can get more information about Fort Hill<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <a href="https://www.clemson.edu/about/history/properties/fort-hill/" target="">here</a>. </span>We were given a private tour of Fort Hill and it was beyond stunning. It is amazing what wealth bought you back in 1803.<br /><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjRs6Z3L3Ryyb4dvIhZxFGKkJu3fanzOgVz56ifEoxdgmcmZs-scEauaFZsfFvliIOmNs4LLE0J_-zsq9r5Wm4FsMzAHWiS94WePyZwd1aWmoS0-54OgzCiixFT-8GBMuyBSFqb54tiPH1uUfrddF5bbMbwrVgpadErXuMNDxz7v2gAfTQYgx5GHSANw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjRs6Z3L3Ryyb4dvIhZxFGKkJu3fanzOgVz56ifEoxdgmcmZs-scEauaFZsfFvliIOmNs4LLE0J_-zsq9r5Wm4FsMzAHWiS94WePyZwd1aWmoS0-54OgzCiixFT-8GBMuyBSFqb54tiPH1uUfrddF5bbMbwrVgpadErXuMNDxz7v2gAfTQYgx5GHSANw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDS6nwr9FJZM3VKo7Bz9lIpEsuk5-rm0Vnmk_xGzlM9OmXhLkipppj-hdgvlttb0Q-Y_OsSH8RbzoPuBSSCsQjEWXxLzco0TbQ-rxuh0Y2Amp9QUtgm0W41XsgiidcEVK8jpszC89qFBz3W4u78tf6Y0uVSeuMXEjsKVgmzwaBup8MBKCNeEJwV22RaA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Calhoun House at Fort Hill" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDS6nwr9FJZM3VKo7Bz9lIpEsuk5-rm0Vnmk_xGzlM9OmXhLkipppj-hdgvlttb0Q-Y_OsSH8RbzoPuBSSCsQjEWXxLzco0TbQ-rxuh0Y2Amp9QUtgm0W41XsgiidcEVK8jpszC89qFBz3W4u78tf6Y0uVSeuMXEjsKVgmzwaBup8MBKCNeEJwV22RaA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghPs6WF1OoNEVh56JF4QVppoo4psgBQOeEdz9yHtm-F9dwH74H6KjLusRE8igK7WSVvwOfPR75aREadH27JeVriTppE8sTWTUuQHYnaNm6Up12V8vrtCvTSsEBzqyEIPgZo3KEGCZk8oepeiaW78DxrNqqMj9_7WWu9ykqS8A8B7e3vNX9i6smUfteKw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="This blue and white dining room was so pretty" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghPs6WF1OoNEVh56JF4QVppoo4psgBQOeEdz9yHtm-F9dwH74H6KjLusRE8igK7WSVvwOfPR75aREadH27JeVriTppE8sTWTUuQHYnaNm6Up12V8vrtCvTSsEBzqyEIPgZo3KEGCZk8oepeiaW78DxrNqqMj9_7WWu9ykqS8A8B7e3vNX9i6smUfteKw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Clemson University has a beautiful campus with plenty of old buildings. We walked around the campus and just enjoyed the day. We literally never saw another person as everyone had left for Christmas break.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivLaibyJ-FM0lNMEPrDiaOvFknCFzfItPmHZSj6zgub-zVkHC4xJ3xrHV4gwXFL3mliYHoC4kuLwl0bAOMJkGTmoE98uqayGKPuvVm8KkzR-P2SKyUqgS1bUCwzYEitfkhYzsWCNbG1tit_Jhcg-qQ8PgaroTMlXbmUz1xCg33PNLbze_svTbm-FEcnw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Trustee house" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivLaibyJ-FM0lNMEPrDiaOvFknCFzfItPmHZSj6zgub-zVkHC4xJ3xrHV4gwXFL3mliYHoC4kuLwl0bAOMJkGTmoE98uqayGKPuvVm8KkzR-P2SKyUqgS1bUCwzYEitfkhYzsWCNbG1tit_Jhcg-qQ8PgaroTMlXbmUz1xCg33PNLbze_svTbm-FEcnw=w320-h240" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trustee House</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSNbINoruhdfCheyloQvpGNJRQjFjRrnNwC8K2cz2-N9mVX9b41kvrREneUd71tuLoS5GA8RL20eN75X4Onhz1b2InqFcBhq1HLCF63TXctA-YtlJM9bjPOn-yYpe8R-XtMoy6A2CgAIKkWQsETXkRsmKoXyzBuQPsgwk7F1lHjZFj0lJjHlcU1834nw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Trees by reflection pond on Clemson campus" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSNbINoruhdfCheyloQvpGNJRQjFjRrnNwC8K2cz2-N9mVX9b41kvrREneUd71tuLoS5GA8RL20eN75X4Onhz1b2InqFcBhq1HLCF63TXctA-YtlJM9bjPOn-yYpe8R-XtMoy6A2CgAIKkWQsETXkRsmKoXyzBuQPsgwk7F1lHjZFj0lJjHlcU1834nw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trees by reflection pond on Clemson campus</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZxWDll5ZXBTxjK6c_6dxQ_VFeqeCb-hlvgwEkUl21O7BoD7Za9LddZWwAxoODKn6bZAS6uQb7E4_Y9dhmw5NBdTOwfSqTiBFJCk0HVUqirAs4j5FiyR_ZTpSKTWce2KDmtk5SMaaXUTfTurXhApjTutdIVBJF4_aeu7bt1qwCQbvJbEo-gjKYPwoIpg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Reflection Pond on Clemson Campus" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZxWDll5ZXBTxjK6c_6dxQ_VFeqeCb-hlvgwEkUl21O7BoD7Za9LddZWwAxoODKn6bZAS6uQb7E4_Y9dhmw5NBdTOwfSqTiBFJCk0HVUqirAs4j5FiyR_ZTpSKTWce2KDmtk5SMaaXUTfTurXhApjTutdIVBJF4_aeu7bt1qwCQbvJbEo-gjKYPwoIpg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reflection Pond on Clemson campus</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">We spent most of our time exploring the campus and the area around it. Everything is dripping in Clemson Tiger orange. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Clemson is a small town, but I am sure it can get crazy on home football game day. We hope to visit again soon, maybe in the spring when everything is in full bloom.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time, Cheers!</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Great Vibes; font-size: x-large;">Dana & Gary</span></div><div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-82344482735341512942021-12-16T07:17:00.002-05:002021-12-16T07:17:40.310-05:00Easy and Fun Cinnamon Ornaments<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am of the age that I remember making the ornaments for our tree as a kid. My Momma would drag out all the craft supplies and we would spend the day making things like paper chains, fingerprint anything that didn't move and also, these adorable ornaments.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I love these because they give me this nostalgic feeling, and Y'all know, I am knee deep in that phase of my life. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, gather the kids either young or old and lets get to crafting.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1065" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAGX_EyCFnUWmjkuXUb9i-IusXcBLO87UXv_1whBIVijjAfZS2KPfabWYeSeE-vwsWbR8ph-FkTtgw2I6MA_VJ6efSS7pV_p7MtkkDYD_8afGd1RGzfWVkYgz1M--U6B-6BKJ3D2ZiG7UatZ4FxMpYR2igFEeimJ7Dvh9XAOI4YbHr2jIoJjR7968qag=w640-h374" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"> Cinnamon Dough Ornaments</h1><span style="color: #181616; font-family: Lora, Georgia, serif;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">Mix applesauce, cinnamon, and cloves until smooth and clay like.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Sprinkle cinnamon on your tabletop and rolling pin, and roll the applesauce/spice mixture to about 1/8th inch thickness.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Use cookie cutters or small knife to cut out your shapes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">With a small skewer make holes for hanging ribbons and draw details on the shapes</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Place cutouts on a cookie sheet and put in a 120 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours, when time is up, turn the oven off and leave ornaments in oven over night to allow time to dry and set up.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Decorate with ribbons and hang on the Christmas tree.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Makes about 20 fragrant ornaments</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Crafting & Merry Christmas!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s0/Dana+Slanted.png" width="125" /></span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-67125168962734170872021-12-06T19:26:00.002-05:002021-12-07T06:12:47.794-05:003 Easy Recipes Using a Store Bought Rotisserie Chicken<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif">Do you like leftovers? I mean yes, it is a given that you like leftover pizza and spaghetti. I am not one to take leftovers home from a </span></span><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">restaurant, but I do like re-heating food that I prepare here at home. <br /></span></span><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">But, this is not really about leftovers so, I don't know what I am going on about.</span></div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga7SKxFkODJr6Gp6wPZ3EmxVs4ko5gAopdhe01b7I2j9rXzRZj2TYDAJtFCxFtuPSjUYeWn2tn6MvBgyUbnab2_4SJvonvFOkabFg4XLtT600Q90vMGtfQi_ygfYAzsH0T8cgK0ajpJh9LdNI32BechiWmZgN3tmCPe021DpaKh2als8BARWAHZQziDw=s1200" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga7SKxFkODJr6Gp6wPZ3EmxVs4ko5gAopdhe01b7I2j9rXzRZj2TYDAJtFCxFtuPSjUYeWn2tn6MvBgyUbnab2_4SJvonvFOkabFg4XLtT600Q90vMGtfQi_ygfYAzsH0T8cgK0ajpJh9LdNI32BechiWmZgN3tmCPe021DpaKh2als8BARWAHZQziDw=w266-h400" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Today, I am going to share 3 easy recipes using a store bought rotisserie chicken. </span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">I know you have been at your local grocery store, just about the time they pull out those delicious smelling chickens. The smell draws you to the deli. Rotisserie chicken is fresh and affordable, so let me share with you some other options to get a wide range of meals out of a chicken.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Let's start with this soup, easy and <span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">delicious.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);"><br />__________________________________________________</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">This soup is going to be perfect on a cold winter day when the weather outside is just nasty and it is time to stay inside.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons butter</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1 cup onions, diced</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup carrots, diced</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup celery, diced</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon garlic, minced(I cheat and use garlic powder and it works just fine)</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1 bay leaf</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup of celery</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Fresh pepper taste</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">8 cups chicken stock</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">1 cup cannellini beans(8 oz can undrained)</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">2 cups Rotisserie Chicken, diced</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaf, and season lightly with pepper. Increase heat to medium high, slowly add chicken stock, cover and bring to a slow boil. Add Cannellini beans and boil uncovered for about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add chicken , and heat through again. Add seasonings to taste and serve and enjoy. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGrdlE7rYEZD0ybDPNfi8wFvtBCi6xtGxW5zM6v3MKE-ZkREJNB0V-_h7oVYvH5uVHcXwTdXjWYOnSzsPRKglmWuujNoC8OHOZvh8e1FeXoh9xrNxNlg07wtWKxJbhJTYUQw9Wakt3SEZ78oLl_vi8k1RG-KWjUKMIONGNEIHa1rGzs_JctPJOBKgwUg=s512" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><img alt="Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup made using store bought rotisserie chicken" border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="512" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGrdlE7rYEZD0ybDPNfi8wFvtBCi6xtGxW5zM6v3MKE-ZkREJNB0V-_h7oVYvH5uVHcXwTdXjWYOnSzsPRKglmWuujNoC8OHOZvh8e1FeXoh9xrNxNlg07wtWKxJbhJTYUQw9Wakt3SEZ78oLl_vi8k1RG-KWjUKMIONGNEIHa1rGzs_JctPJOBKgwUg=w640-h368" title="Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">_________________________________________</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">__________</span></span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Next up, Chicken Salad</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">By far, this is my favorite sandwich to enjoy here at home, or while out on an adventure.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">2 Cups Rotisserie Chicken, diced</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup celery, diced</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup onions, diced</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons mayonnaise</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Salt and Pepper to taste</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">I like to add just a squirt of ranch dressing into mine also.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Add it all to a bowl, mix well. Season to taste and enjoy.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Cover and keep refrigerated!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">Enjoy on crackers or a sandwich.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnBheAKuR60Vah3DdaH6U-AqS2UpUa4wWJoYX-VTpjEdRxGBDutfA4HLn4Ll4ik7NQvBAXGZsnDcUkyeamJqt0XKcx5C3ykDWOZ4H12j7z1wcLtXOLENfyhrHNv-6DvnZZXBWgM0pFwtY__i5Lk59fejAvl3WNAA9a2zXrx2v_8GE4PzHf_rYHLVwCWg=s2040" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><img alt="Chicken Salad made using store bought rotisserie chicken" border="0" data-original-height="2040" data-original-width="1360" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnBheAKuR60Vah3DdaH6U-AqS2UpUa4wWJoYX-VTpjEdRxGBDutfA4HLn4Ll4ik7NQvBAXGZsnDcUkyeamJqt0XKcx5C3ykDWOZ4H12j7z1wcLtXOLENfyhrHNv-6DvnZZXBWgM0pFwtY__i5Lk59fejAvl3WNAA9a2zXrx2v_8GE4PzHf_rYHLVwCWg=w426-h640" title="Rotisserie Chicken Salad" width="426" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rotisserie Chicken Salad</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">__________________________________________________</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">And finally, my son's favorite.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">Buffalo Chicken Dip</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">2 cups pulled Rotisserie Chicken, shredded or chopped</span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">1 package 8oz cream cheese, cubed</span></span></div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">1/2 cup ranch dressing</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span face="vollkorn, sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">Serve with tortilla chips</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">In a mixer, add chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles. Mix well.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(44, 40, 35);">Spread mixture into the baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes.</span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVEWu5sl1dzY9iBhUyoGmTwJHi2APJgSahQpUiiZlrSx37BPjsPvjRiRDDuFIdPgtZXNLf7m3cLtuCNLg0FmAw_BAK7xGK-4Gxt15lX7ochXmwYAvxrgIi6McyLhHLfOfFqo6JznYHx1_8whZvaQHtVOLDe-7g1Fv-gK1LtZshTZC170WVD10-58JDGw=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><img alt="Buffalo Chicken Dip made using Rotisserie chicken" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVEWu5sl1dzY9iBhUyoGmTwJHi2APJgSahQpUiiZlrSx37BPjsPvjRiRDDuFIdPgtZXNLf7m3cLtuCNLg0FmAw_BAK7xGK-4Gxt15lX7ochXmwYAvxrgIi6McyLhHLfOfFqo6JznYHx1_8whZvaQHtVOLDe-7g1Fv-gK1LtZshTZC170WVD10-58JDGw=w480-h640" title="Buffalo Dip" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Buffalo Chicken Dip</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">_______________________________________________________</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Those are easy enough for any night of the week. I like using a rotisserie chicken because it is moist and nicely seasoned. So, grab chicken on your next trip to the store and discover a new recipe.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s0/Dana+Slanted.png" width="125" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></h3></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-70383578339411535972021-11-19T06:30:00.002-05:002021-11-21T08:15:26.298-05:00Cooking the Tyson Pot Roast with Vegetables from Aldi<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We are all busy these days, and most of us wish we had a chef on staff at home, I know I do. Well, since that currently is not in my cards, the next closest thing is a crock pot. I love my crock pot. I think I love the fact of putting food in it before I leave for work, and coming home and the house smelling amazing. I cook for a living, so cooking after work is not my idea of a good time. It's easy to use and safe to leave all day. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">I have been trying some different foods at Aldi. The prices are way more affordable, and I have found some new favorites.</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">About a week ago, I was slowly cruising the aisles at my local Aldi and I found this Tyson slow cooker kit featuring pork roast with vegetables. The package says the weight is 2lb 12 oz.</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQq4PhOld4T1ULq_rS6W3TXm5UKVkN5fSq54nwZ170CEqLBB_LMT4RY7igX5pSKeB9TyoSkreTLcbT6xmnzAdg12B7bPKaJ-cRTMhNDCmqvs-zlBGLEDpAfc0hH2Y_nOaMzd9JmffJD67U/s320/Aldi+Roast+Kit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tyson Slow Cooker Kit from Aldi" border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQq4PhOld4T1ULq_rS6W3TXm5UKVkN5fSq54nwZ170CEqLBB_LMT4RY7igX5pSKeB9TyoSkreTLcbT6xmnzAdg12B7bPKaJ-cRTMhNDCmqvs-zlBGLEDpAfc0hH2Y_nOaMzd9JmffJD67U/w400-h300/Aldi+Roast+Kit.jpg" title="Tyson Slow Cooker Kit from Aldi" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It looked really tasty and I think it was about $8. The kit came </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> with a small pork roast, onions, potatoes, carrots, celery and a seasoning packet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I put it in my crock pot in the morning and in about 8 hrs it was perfect. I did cut the onion and potatoes up into bite size pieces.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My house smelled amazing by dinner time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5B1AZifeet-eWX9qdIX7Ok9GoY08E-fxKqv9JWDz482eyBDLx1e2LglJHWRgYxNqxbcWIZU87l6m85s0l50dsLsYdLko8G6SSTRXNsZwXz6H0MxBjTijQcgNRyP9-MhHaPQUj_FrOitA/s320/Roast+simmering+in+crock+pot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tyson Pork Roast Kit from Aldi" border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5B1AZifeet-eWX9qdIX7Ok9GoY08E-fxKqv9JWDz482eyBDLx1e2LglJHWRgYxNqxbcWIZU87l6m85s0l50dsLsYdLko8G6SSTRXNsZwXz6H0MxBjTijQcgNRyP9-MhHaPQUj_FrOitA/w300-h400/Roast+simmering+in+crock+pot.jpg" title="Tyson Pork Roast Kit from Aldi" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I added some "love" as I call it, aka seasoning because I wanted some more garlic and onion powder. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTk4W9XdmaijagSGW_WQQDINOOARXKXQfeX4B8PlgqErRC1SZz5qbfjba9ai9ILv06U81dsi9YxUXXFlvOQpzkK91FVy_RkD6HluqQx69-WDPR0LDjjjurgZnzhICFDmiGhOGgs5iRdsD0/s320/Roast+in+dish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTk4W9XdmaijagSGW_WQQDINOOARXKXQfeX4B8PlgqErRC1SZz5qbfjba9ai9ILv06U81dsi9YxUXXFlvOQpzkK91FVy_RkD6HluqQx69-WDPR0LDjjjurgZnzhICFDmiGhOGgs5iRdsD0/w300-h400/Roast+in+dish.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, would I buy it again? Yes, definitely! Because it was affordable but, also delicious. It really isn't enough for many people but, I only fed two on this meal and it was plenty.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't think you could buy each of the items in the kit separately for $8, so that is why I think it is a good deal.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do you shop at Aldi?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Share in the comments some of your favorite Aldi finds.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cheers!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s0/Dana+Slanted.png" width="125" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-2392799254607671802021-11-16T09:00:00.002-05:002021-11-16T09:00:00.176-05:00Coffee & Conversation<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPBXdEwNGqnjBT5P4WA0QC1Y3Hw4CaPwBlTmSLGsRnXPzcLMfsSOnUY5URDWOZC0sn_L8Up-0YutK51bLNENvJKVUp3dp93pwyVEqiXGEN1MzPoC2GNRpchThMnrNPxyOy7y85PsR9Dz7/s2048/Coffee+and+Conversation.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPBXdEwNGqnjBT5P4WA0QC1Y3Hw4CaPwBlTmSLGsRnXPzcLMfsSOnUY5URDWOZC0sn_L8Up-0YutK51bLNENvJKVUp3dp93pwyVEqiXGEN1MzPoC2GNRpchThMnrNPxyOy7y85PsR9Dz7/w300-h400/Coffee+and+Conversation.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good Morning! It has been a minute since I've hosted a coffee and conversation so, here we go!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It's mid November and a lot has been happening with me turning 53 and celebrating my bestie turning 50, we were just talking about how when we were in our 20's 50 seemed so old, but here we are just killing it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our Friday nights have been filled football, food and friends, until our beloved Blue Devils got kicked out of the playoffs, can't wait to see them next season.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh, and I almost forgot, we participated in the Cooper River Bridge run and it didn't kill me, but almost. Can't wait to do it again next year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpFp206oUKvk1ZG_e__egBmhyphenhyphenU9Wz2SP-jA5JGEAVj5sylQqgg4249Z_Cj6UPckn2e3inQC6E9Uu_w3LhJ5tHJwkJq4GkYYKBzzjUhyphenhyphen2qVpsGqe0Agx61Eu_CCTW4MWljl7IrBNkV65ax/s426/Screen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+9.30.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="380" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpFp206oUKvk1ZG_e__egBmhyphenhyphenU9Wz2SP-jA5JGEAVj5sylQqgg4249Z_Cj6UPckn2e3inQC6E9Uu_w3LhJ5tHJwkJq4GkYYKBzzjUhyphenhyphen2qVpsGqe0Agx61Eu_CCTW4MWljl7IrBNkV65ax/w356-h400/Screen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+9.30.59+PM.png" width="356" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ella and I have been to Raleigh and Atlanta recently to see Harry Styles in concert, that has been a blast.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't think I told y'all about the trip Gary and I took to WV in late August and we stayed in this adorable camp site that overlooked the river.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdQ_c-yn_07LmS6O3PcaDDOQiZiiBUkSGKFFH13ICVoarPZw7p38sBE6F2M0XbuqRd6S685-im2vEpU4YMR1jojd8MpLfIWCrEHZH9Vk8rlJqt-5iBC4X7BkIktST6mSHK-cbD-BVzjV5/s749/Campsite+in+WV.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="749" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdQ_c-yn_07LmS6O3PcaDDOQiZiiBUkSGKFFH13ICVoarPZw7p38sBE6F2M0XbuqRd6S685-im2vEpU4YMR1jojd8MpLfIWCrEHZH9Vk8rlJqt-5iBC4X7BkIktST6mSHK-cbD-BVzjV5/s320/Campsite+in+WV.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">While in WV we visited Frostop. It was so yummy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5cdYYgOnYs7NwCJaYKArWtgRNMOFmFYwlvuvN7UK1k0y62FZZvcZm3R80ukZZdiqS8DCrLMYLFvGn23fzARUIWB07j5PmNrFnxgnErCnWSfMo1I6qEF0w_QVmiMAgUCZAA2nkkdIOOHJ/s688/Frosttop+in+WV.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="688" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5cdYYgOnYs7NwCJaYKArWtgRNMOFmFYwlvuvN7UK1k0y62FZZvcZm3R80ukZZdiqS8DCrLMYLFvGn23fzARUIWB07j5PmNrFnxgnErCnWSfMo1I6qEF0w_QVmiMAgUCZAA2nkkdIOOHJ/s320/Frosttop+in+WV.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frostop in Huntington</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">School is going good for Ella, except a recent tragedy that I pray that Ella, her school and our community recovers from soon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Austin left today for 2 weeks in NJ. When he comes home he will be 23 yrs old. Hard to believe my sweet baby is getting older.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6vNy9uddlrZmgzoBZDjuFHWQYrUjDs1v9N9WhbD9OeQWsX1Ds_u9x_LWYEJSwxSU-grDmTMkoNkkd0mDDVNg3vxeWjzdebDovEWHTyw4yTlqekiQFDGyKQ92_hwpJ1Ca6gYJTN_6pnR8/s558/Screen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+9.27.55+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="432" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6vNy9uddlrZmgzoBZDjuFHWQYrUjDs1v9N9WhbD9OeQWsX1Ds_u9x_LWYEJSwxSU-grDmTMkoNkkd0mDDVNg3vxeWjzdebDovEWHTyw4yTlqekiQFDGyKQ92_hwpJ1Ca6gYJTN_6pnR8/w310-h400/Screen+Shot+2021-11-15+at+9.27.55+PM.png" width="310" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also celebrated Tessa turning one recently and let me tell you she is a cutie.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Other than the day to day stuff I think that is about it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have started a little Christmas shopping. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have you started or are you finished?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I put my tree up in my office today and I love it so much. I've got 2 more trees until done.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But, I'll pump the breaks on them until after Thanksgiving. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coming up, we have a surprise trip planned over a weekend and I'm so excited. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I think that about does it for now. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Until next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-DOZBbumOh5YqbZeja-B6dBxuP2jVsi1zKrBbwwhqGkM4hkltUb3Jf-uvDMBZc2yjPh4NsDBNnMNUJ9R1ELAJlrDzwC-LEPDAZoUqr1K8CYDEIKkD1leZQuSO_bJl79kcK8IcUUDktdK/s0/Dana+Slanted.png" width="125" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-91936705211675196912021-07-18T18:16:00.000-04:002021-07-18T18:16:12.323-04:00Fried Apple Pies<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes, after you make biscuits you have some left over dough. Don't throw it out, make fried pies.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can get the biscuit recipe <a href="https://www.graceandgravel.com/2021/07/moms-recipes-buttermilk-biscuits.html">here</a>.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> I had never made fried pies before, so I was up for the challenge.<br /> I looked online at a few recipes, and then I just went with it.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I like apple pie, so that is the one I am making. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> You can use any of your favorites, and I am sure they will be delicious.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In straight up Dana style, I took the easy way out and bought a can of pie filling at the store. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mash the apples up a little before using in these pies. The slices come a tad to large.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trust me, these are eaten up so fast, no one will ask where the apples came from.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItNaeDjul1rSvbDl-CQ61527MecehCc-quCMt8GLDqvFAqiimv-1hfSBygxtvH_krwUQgNST2LjLdLAXucWLKfzoaqHp6UmLTIADs9K4dLjg5r1Hhjs8jaS5c-4-GdV7JLzevTiFmKSux/s2048/IMG_2490.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItNaeDjul1rSvbDl-CQ61527MecehCc-quCMt8GLDqvFAqiimv-1hfSBygxtvH_krwUQgNST2LjLdLAXucWLKfzoaqHp6UmLTIADs9K4dLjg5r1Hhjs8jaS5c-4-GdV7JLzevTiFmKSux/w480-h640/IMG_2490.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdCyo8_KgVhQn5_Xx_V8mdisrRmSfHusd2AZx_7eyLBxTC0CiZ42OOF95ML9Rf-Urin53t9DZGmSn1hif1hVBMtWMxmwPXJjQiIGom_RYFerdD67SFbK4FDV3nV3OWJNdO4BskMaC6N2e/s2048/Rollout+dough.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Roll out dough for perfect fried apple pies" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdCyo8_KgVhQn5_Xx_V8mdisrRmSfHusd2AZx_7eyLBxTC0CiZ42OOF95ML9Rf-Urin53t9DZGmSn1hif1hVBMtWMxmwPXJjQiIGom_RYFerdD67SFbK4FDV3nV3OWJNdO4BskMaC6N2e/w480-h640/Rollout+dough.JPG" title="Roll out dough for perfect fried apple pies" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Roll the dough out to about 1/8th of an inch. You can use a cookie cutter for a round perfect shape, but I kinda like mine looking rustic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFmbwEhFf0O5LUbz2n00dOxqMGLfx04JRwsQxBuAI9YmeLbLhtmYllcKek25K67pgd9Y6e5r41SZbUjBm1P_U7E-0GrE-qdVpz6kVm-qk3VEdYjK5Amjq0ttVq_efdg3GlqsjZkdYOQ4O/s2048/Cut+into+squares.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cut in sections that will be each pie" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzFmbwEhFf0O5LUbz2n00dOxqMGLfx04JRwsQxBuAI9YmeLbLhtmYllcKek25K67pgd9Y6e5r41SZbUjBm1P_U7E-0GrE-qdVpz6kVm-qk3VEdYjK5Amjq0ttVq_efdg3GlqsjZkdYOQ4O/w480-h640/Cut+into+squares.JPG" title="Cut in sections that will be each pie" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut dough into sections<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFI2CbEAowqJNJHkVwHqCrIkj4rCo7q4lzif7FdKYv23a69tjT4UmD3t5WIz4Rl1g1R4Y-aFl_Qr8x4wYFIny25tMm-wu2xMD-Lu1lrUxoRv_Sp7LvueDJSVNHstMdJEg70AdjlCRcEwBW/s2048/Fill+with+apple+pir+filling.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fill with a scoop of pie filling" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFI2CbEAowqJNJHkVwHqCrIkj4rCo7q4lzif7FdKYv23a69tjT4UmD3t5WIz4Rl1g1R4Y-aFl_Qr8x4wYFIny25tMm-wu2xMD-Lu1lrUxoRv_Sp7LvueDJSVNHstMdJEg70AdjlCRcEwBW/w480-h640/Fill+with+apple+pir+filling.JPG" title="Fill with a scoop of pie filling" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using a small scoop, add apple pie filling to dough</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After you seal the edges, fold the dough over the apples and crimp closed with a fork.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaJoq-p8OU_Y0a1tnuK4E0-cGnAAWAxkVp9CxQxDtIn5keMS4N1gyukh1zyDeLFS5_KNrWbJ4NT6MZUnidZC0VFhYV8qOhzG1JFhGtK9omlrEglqgcSMM7xar_tbtHe5apVxlRH_T7rVO/s2048/Fry+in+oil.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAaJoq-p8OU_Y0a1tnuK4E0-cGnAAWAxkVp9CxQxDtIn5keMS4N1gyukh1zyDeLFS5_KNrWbJ4NT6MZUnidZC0VFhYV8qOhzG1JFhGtK9omlrEglqgcSMM7xar_tbtHe5apVxlRH_T7rVO/w480-h640/Fry+in+oil.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fry in oil until toasty, turning once. I only do one in the pan at a time. I am going to try baking these next time, and I am sure they will be just as yummy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pair these with ice cream, for the perfect dessert.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Parisienne; font-size: x-large;">Love,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnb713qoDG_BFGoFDevGyWFLkC8umfE5GoGcX4wQmUTDuFSVtYpgjS4idEOy62P-m5CTpg_ZM6KPuvgNwZvqdMgbPkshN67B3VaUtpdfnMGhbKkE13pCmJBOA0z2FIDzDvjyIbDYHcgU0g/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnb713qoDG_BFGoFDevGyWFLkC8umfE5GoGcX4wQmUTDuFSVtYpgjS4idEOy62P-m5CTpg_ZM6KPuvgNwZvqdMgbPkshN67B3VaUtpdfnMGhbKkE13pCmJBOA0z2FIDzDvjyIbDYHcgU0g/w132-h80/Dana+Slanted.png" width="132" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-15805324476888546242021-07-12T12:47:00.001-04:002021-07-12T12:47:24.704-04:00Mom's Recipes- Buttermilk Biscuits<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVdcNqV97uqjX_KVj5mLYDLJ1Fp2dzK1fCihmNao6_PUjM9rANW67X9ElP_TMg9QEVFadIQMNcQc7_IZg3dUYV0vUBgIfqnmMatKLmANOAy7fLLfNXYCnErLJoaTt0z3JXUBwp7_4Voe8/s2048/These+bisucits+are+perfect.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiVdcNqV97uqjX_KVj5mLYDLJ1Fp2dzK1fCihmNao6_PUjM9rANW67X9ElP_TMg9QEVFadIQMNcQc7_IZg3dUYV0vUBgIfqnmMatKLmANOAy7fLLfNXYCnErLJoaTt0z3JXUBwp7_4Voe8/w640-h426/These+bisucits+are+perfect.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>I decided to begin the journey of my Mom's recipes, at the start with her Buttermilk Biscuits. She was the best at making biscuits and she always had the ingredients on hand. My Dad still loves a good butter biscuit, so I think when this batch is made I will share them with him.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> My Momma told me if you know how to make biscuits then you can wing it from there to, add jelly, ham, gravy. She said that people thought making biscuits was hard, but then she would grin in her special way, and say it's not that hard. Growing up Saturday mornings were a big breakfast day in our house. I'm talking Sausage, grits, red eye gravy over biscuits. I made my Mom's biscuits many times while she was alive and let me say, they looked like hers but, never tasted like hers.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> So, good luck if you are following the recipes at home. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2UdGxZUgfymKeayLZIKE2rdX-rNz4qT6ZXRKn8WG0QUPaXKHwBnOgHYdmGs9IsQi4FpA0hzNkcz783KniDu-EEHqIJXwkuUHPU68d4SIzUR7RKDIRzrxIMibt7lLdYyjOENq4N36qX6z/s2037/Mom+making+her+biscuits.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Homemade Biscuits" border="0" data-original-height="2037" data-original-width="1146" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2UdGxZUgfymKeayLZIKE2rdX-rNz4qT6ZXRKn8WG0QUPaXKHwBnOgHYdmGs9IsQi4FpA0hzNkcz783KniDu-EEHqIJXwkuUHPU68d4SIzUR7RKDIRzrxIMibt7lLdYyjOENq4N36qX6z/w360-h640/Mom+making+her+biscuits.JPG" title="Momma making homemade biscuits" width="360" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this picture of my Mom making biscuits. <br />This was in here later stages, but she still loved cooking.</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">One more piece of Mom advice, she would say, "Just act like everything is fine, and people around you will not know any different". This advice was in reference to things like Sunday dinner & life, she would have food for 10 people, but 15 would show up. She would send me to the freezer and like a magic box, she always had something in there that could be thrown together for a meal, and she never missed a beat. I am glad that I got that skill from her.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't know where this recipe came from but, she made them this way as long as I can remember. And, if my memory serves me correct, this was my Grandma Grace's recipe too.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr74wUrx-dSTP6GI5GFgvDPQrvEvTKCwq-vI-MEPlSIJmYybT8yPv9wEy6Fl37usfHpmr7UssIW7FoLyCExqoAqvqzFGKFbnNIPd-scIGU6tH2nRgbOFOcT1GzsAsTzqF_y0ZNlSX9WCz0/s2048/3+Easy+Ingredients+to+Buttermillk+Biscuits.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr74wUrx-dSTP6GI5GFgvDPQrvEvTKCwq-vI-MEPlSIJmYybT8yPv9wEy6Fl37usfHpmr7UssIW7FoLyCExqoAqvqzFGKFbnNIPd-scIGU6tH2nRgbOFOcT1GzsAsTzqF_y0ZNlSX9WCz0/w477-h640/3+Easy+Ingredients+to+Buttermillk+Biscuits.JPG" width="477" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 Easy Ingredients to Delicious Buttermilk Biscuits</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaR6-GPZqt2KPRZVdtkc6FSeAVwrJ3BdqwsU5TZtWd4trURYU2yJ4YXtXTxqgTjnhEo0oG50oOBwpKDDp7RZxUW32kRschf1Z1mycxJQCbtEQn8utL3195szHzrns26GV6EAazoEwyV3l/s2048/Pat+ball+of+dough+onto+floured+surfce.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQaR6-GPZqt2KPRZVdtkc6FSeAVwrJ3BdqwsU5TZtWd4trURYU2yJ4YXtXTxqgTjnhEo0oG50oOBwpKDDp7RZxUW32kRschf1Z1mycxJQCbtEQn8utL3195szHzrns26GV6EAazoEwyV3l/w640-h426/Pat+ball+of+dough+onto+floured+surfce.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dough Ball</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienJXnzVkyNgjFC0bHJIssg3d2xxaV83Z5es-kp5W_BjsfJ8SHMEmaO1JXO8DFXbaxH7pkxTeu1Hy1Z7L-w0ZktorZSyRHdAdZk7N6xIg7_j_2XxmDNII6O1HSXNMiAnKs6frUq1suzHjN/s2048/Cutting+biscuits.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienJXnzVkyNgjFC0bHJIssg3d2xxaV83Z5es-kp5W_BjsfJ8SHMEmaO1JXO8DFXbaxH7pkxTeu1Hy1Z7L-w0ZktorZSyRHdAdZk7N6xIg7_j_2XxmDNII6O1HSXNMiAnKs6frUq1suzHjN/w640-h426/Cutting+biscuits.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut Biscuits</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpBUwQJF-j1_RfndY3dzr5tDPTutgfVotk9mfKf8ugKwBffo1jP0blLHsOaFiOcIT7W5L-lm3XquigpOU3kzH5uZMUpFrfqbszbKjTBu6hkUZYEGPGtNrbgL1SrlzbGzGSGuJWytfPyyM/s2048/Make+sure+to+use+a+well+greased+pan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpBUwQJF-j1_RfndY3dzr5tDPTutgfVotk9mfKf8ugKwBffo1jP0blLHsOaFiOcIT7W5L-lm3XquigpOU3kzH5uZMUpFrfqbszbKjTBu6hkUZYEGPGtNrbgL1SrlzbGzGSGuJWytfPyyM/w640-h426/Make+sure+to+use+a+well+greased+pan.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make sure to use a well greased pan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">_________________________________________________</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Buttermilk Biscuits</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 Cups Self Rising Flour + some to flour counter</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 Cup Crisco Shortening + a tad for greasing the pan</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups Buttermilk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 500</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sift your flour first. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add flour to mixing bowl. Make a little nest in your bowl.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Add the crisco to the hole.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Slowly add buttermilk. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> With your hand, gently mix the buttermilk and crisco together, do not over mix. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keep mixing until you have a nice dough ball.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Flour counter space where you are patting out dough. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pat to about 1/2 inch.Cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter, or any drinking glass out of your cabinet. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place biscuits on well greased pan and cook until golden brown</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hit them with some butter as soon as they come out of the oven</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">_______________________________________________________</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">TIPS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do not use a roller</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you sift the flour</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The slower you cook your biscuits, the dryer they will be. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All ovens are different and watch your biscuits until they are golden brown.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My mom would brush the biscuits with softened butter when they came out of the oven. The whole house smelled so good when she was making biscuits, and that is the smell I want when I make them now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you and your family enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please leave comments below, I would love to hear from you if you make these biscuits.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICZFkw1shA3tFYTjpxu6LWLj9dwLy2Iz06xRaMY4AyH6f63TLsJPgK1JLjmf_CrqnQXJX2mCUHi532-Q0BqPenxKSDWfZzwErc9LFjgsVlf8MvHi-heEBsLq6nXWEJ4TzRB7GVxRSQJyD/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICZFkw1shA3tFYTjpxu6LWLj9dwLy2Iz06xRaMY4AyH6f63TLsJPgK1JLjmf_CrqnQXJX2mCUHi532-Q0BqPenxKSDWfZzwErc9LFjgsVlf8MvHi-heEBsLq6nXWEJ4TzRB7GVxRSQJyD/s0/Dana+Slanted.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-1418089139389879132021-07-02T10:03:00.000-04:002021-07-02T10:03:13.029-04:00Moms Recipes- Honoring her memory, and making some of her best dishes.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Hello Again. Today, I want to introduce you to a new journey that I am going to push my way thru. </span><span>I am going to complete, some of my Moms favorite family favorites.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Mom, Carol passed away on May 26, 2017, and I have barely been able to crack open her cookbooks, much less, make anything.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Mom was an amazing cook, and everything was always so delicious. She taught me to cook from a very young age, and I love being in the kitchen. I know the recipes that I will be making will not taste the same, she added an extra dash of love to everything she touched.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will share tips and tricks from her cookbooks, little side notes she made and all the sources, if available. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some recipes she printed out but, many are in her very own handwriting. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some I wrote at her kitchen table, as she told me the recipe by heart. She was old school and use words like a pinch of this, and a dash of that, as measurements.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBD2fxqVJpNiKuf5_kc7TUJ3CL324VmTBwq-4zcQz4Mb-jIzVuo8BiCtg9IirYpVjSxxx9INKWt3aRATazM9pzYqVTOKHOtna7QyJs6nvEtvJM7ihLsBlJTFyp3H48QUe_jysUxIzwDkz/s2048/Moms+recipes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBD2fxqVJpNiKuf5_kc7TUJ3CL324VmTBwq-4zcQz4Mb-jIzVuo8BiCtg9IirYpVjSxxx9INKWt3aRATazM9pzYqVTOKHOtna7QyJs6nvEtvJM7ihLsBlJTFyp3H48QUe_jysUxIzwDkz/w640-h480/Moms+recipes.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are just a few of the dishes I will be making over the next month or so, in no certain order.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Peach Cobbler</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pound Cake</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Broccoli Casserole</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chicken Casserole</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Buttermilk Biscuits</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Banana Pudding Poke Cake</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salmon Patties</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pot Roast</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know these are nothing fancy to most people, but me working my way thru her recipes is my own process of honoring her and her memory. It will also be a healing process for me. Yes, it has been years, but the pain is so fresh sometimes I can't breath</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I keep this picture of my Mom on a shelf in my kitchen so she can always be with me, and hopefully share just a tad of her cooking & life wisdom with me.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpEBoiLjek0b5626HB1wjb8Y2sP7W1tQlJiKupHrNLN74s_FYUifujgtsgTNZeYzbHvKIxXECDGhQWSnX-ouyM3rhkabxRZk7EbaZeqJuwf1uK1RmIlke0dWKAZKVX6gOAW3aQJKHuO2X/w480-h640/Mom.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carol Mae Lyles <br />December 10, 1935-May 26, 2017</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpEBoiLjek0b5626HB1wjb8Y2sP7W1tQlJiKupHrNLN74s_FYUifujgtsgTNZeYzbHvKIxXECDGhQWSnX-ouyM3rhkabxRZk7EbaZeqJuwf1uK1RmIlke0dWKAZKVX6gOAW3aQJKHuO2X/s2048/Mom.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxpR9AYTbG458MPJG76z2Pcktr3-J9pgQgGVP9reBD3PDQUJsraSloLLDK6MKLDeeW1xiY6NRBpgp5YmaoMH1fOglXJi4Srg5bi37Xc4rPBZQNlqC0KB7pGsvnyQP_dS2ZFznREHc2Gd7/w480-h640/Moms+Winn+Dixie+Name+tag.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="480" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Momma loved working at Winn Dixie in the deli.<br />Families with kids named her the cookie lady cause she loved giving the kids cookies.<br />FYI-It is in Winn Dixie, where she met Sonny.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxpR9AYTbG458MPJG76z2Pcktr3-J9pgQgGVP9reBD3PDQUJsraSloLLDK6MKLDeeW1xiY6NRBpgp5YmaoMH1fOglXJi4Srg5bi37Xc4rPBZQNlqC0KB7pGsvnyQP_dS2ZFznREHc2Gd7/s2048/Moms+Winn+Dixie+Name+tag.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />So, please join this journey and if you live close, please come help me eat some of this food.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Look for the first recipe to be posted next week.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCTz_CKgQgP4r-vZerRZOUU8_o4ipnJy6K0FaLZwEP-a6Ds9C2EFrcaeJ6srPl6qCH-OOUStQ662yQq9UVhfGJi1XkoKcVOVCj_IRr_yhlGGEHSoNg7h8FEBsfaB7KEXhwFlVM4bSTvMd5/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCTz_CKgQgP4r-vZerRZOUU8_o4ipnJy6K0FaLZwEP-a6Ds9C2EFrcaeJ6srPl6qCH-OOUStQ662yQq9UVhfGJi1XkoKcVOVCj_IRr_yhlGGEHSoNg7h8FEBsfaB7KEXhwFlVM4bSTvMd5/s0/Dana+Slanted.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-2695443331581024812021-06-01T09:26:00.004-04:002021-06-01T15:57:32.017-04:00Monster Mini Golf Charlotte<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just want to share a little surprise we found in the Harris Blvd area of Charlotte. It is Monster Mini Golf, and man did we have fun. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We all had the day off, and were looking for something fun to do. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_851PUtow0pcAFrblFeKOSFBzBgScj_QvsVyAYXCVcuVmwOuZXhNfusNFVsIeFikbLt12ajSabMqZql6c96H6Yi7AyY-tduPadAJN4DB1Qf4g7SgeE7Vln-_hg4T6CQNRE9lcFq_PQEN/s816/Monster+Mini+Golf+in+Charlotte%252C+NC.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Monster Golf in Charlotte is great for families. They have mini golf, blazer room, mini bowling and an aracde." border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="816" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_851PUtow0pcAFrblFeKOSFBzBgScj_QvsVyAYXCVcuVmwOuZXhNfusNFVsIeFikbLt12ajSabMqZql6c96H6Yi7AyY-tduPadAJN4DB1Qf4g7SgeE7Vln-_hg4T6CQNRE9lcFq_PQEN/w640-h534/Monster+Mini+Golf+in+Charlotte%252C+NC.png" title="Mini Golf Course at Monster Golf in Charlotte, NC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monster Mini Golf has a very fun golf course</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trust me when I say, this place is so much more than just mini golf. It has mini bowling with fun ways to customize your self into characters, a laser maze room(hard than it sounds), and an arcade. It is just a good time. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">They sell soft drinks and waters at check in, and the facilities are so clean and comfortable. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdM7xmjLD2DwFKtXp6lwD4F5oCeR8OwOTEXZbPROJ-9ypVFgxmIg7B9QX3San_L6e5FQTzCgue8O7t1T95u6vepBWT96xd1ksv9H-UZkYvKUdHZxTQnIwDNb-ARr5ae_cGc-hv8w1qQTl/s845/Private+haunted+Mansion+party+room+.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Looking to host a party? This is the place, inside of Monster Mini Golf." border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="845" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdM7xmjLD2DwFKtXp6lwD4F5oCeR8OwOTEXZbPROJ-9ypVFgxmIg7B9QX3San_L6e5FQTzCgue8O7t1T95u6vepBWT96xd1ksv9H-UZkYvKUdHZxTQnIwDNb-ARr5ae_cGc-hv8w1qQTl/w640-h485/Private+haunted+Mansion+party+room+.png" title="Private Mansion Party Room is so cute!" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The private haunted mansion room is a really cool feature, I'm thinking of having my birthday party in it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The walls tell a story of NC history featuring Andy Griffith, Dale Earnhardt to Hunger Games.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhbruxHYbJ0YCRlo6uvMRdhA-xOIWad1z61Q4mb4BMaUu3QFyWxwcAZyvNGG0JnPxVajBreqZwT1S9G_OQbe02DRO6XLj5aUr5ptV84WnpEmkdVTB51ISb42x06Fr7Iohl024zwTTAzF8/s622/Andy+Griffith+wall+painting+at+Monster+Mini+Golf+in+Charlotte%252C+NC.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Monster mini golf pays respect to NC history with the wall murals inside the golf course" border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhbruxHYbJ0YCRlo6uvMRdhA-xOIWad1z61Q4mb4BMaUu3QFyWxwcAZyvNGG0JnPxVajBreqZwT1S9G_OQbe02DRO6XLj5aUr5ptV84WnpEmkdVTB51ISb42x06Fr7Iohl024zwTTAzF8/w628-h640/Andy+Griffith+wall+painting+at+Monster+Mini+Golf+in+Charlotte%252C+NC.png" title="Andy Griffith mural at Monster Mini Golf" width="628" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy Griffith mural on the mini golf course</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">So, this summer when the temps are climbing and you are looking for something cool to do, head on over to Monster Mini golf and have some fun.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/charlotte/" target="_blank">Monster Mini Golf</a><br /></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">230 East W.T. Harris Blvd C-4 </span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 37, 41); color: #212529; font-family: inherit;">Charlotte, NC 28262</span></div><span style="color: #212529;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">(704)980-246-8896</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNlV3PNqkVfWsVG6D5Om9I3IB4x4JlVxL_bNxE8_7m1NnTz942qpFGzEPN9FbO3TH42-Ox7_3rFsJHEFypvauUB3uPuxHyd-_OepPeHikLnq-HbwXICcxNtXL4Yj-RbjH0bBazc93uwPl/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNlV3PNqkVfWsVG6D5Om9I3IB4x4JlVxL_bNxE8_7m1NnTz942qpFGzEPN9FbO3TH42-Ox7_3rFsJHEFypvauUB3uPuxHyd-_OepPeHikLnq-HbwXICcxNtXL4Yj-RbjH0bBazc93uwPl/s0/Dana+Slanted.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1601394972689337394.post-87628529341916710312021-06-01T07:39:00.001-04:002021-06-01T16:06:22.439-04:00Day Out in Hillsborough, NC-Our Top 5 Things to See & Do!<span style="font-size: large;">Are you looking to get out of the house this summer, of course you are. Check out Hillsborough, NC. This small town has a population of about 7,115 residents. The downtown historic districts, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features more than 100 homes, churches and buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Come along as we explore Hillsborough, NC</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our Top 5 List</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">----------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">#1</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tBtPs-pMky2cJAmFgPkmaOZAb7xei6N6C_gtB4EiPAcu5QES8cq9ufzZiyzCvxhzCH3PYM4Mlh1Ets08gCAGuIyK2l3a-7S8UralpBLiWl4WqJiTh8700uSlb-VbxYWyeFaGMJOSQf0v/s805/Ayr+Mount%252C+Hillsborough%252C+NC.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ayr Mount in Hillsborough, NC" border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="805" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tBtPs-pMky2cJAmFgPkmaOZAb7xei6N6C_gtB4EiPAcu5QES8cq9ufzZiyzCvxhzCH3PYM4Mlh1Ets08gCAGuIyK2l3a-7S8UralpBLiWl4WqJiTh8700uSlb-VbxYWyeFaGMJOSQf0v/w640-h506/Ayr+Mount%252C+Hillsborough%252C+NC.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ayr Mount</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZaicRh1GZpZSLBR-G5svQDiTpVQZcAXvUGQf02VP31dxtf744iQK2IYZOQad9rvooZ7rhWgAvPlrkqDcrfO3Nob6h4F0nR6l-TWajSZmhyphenhyphenU61dMUoNG0yqrvodedCdcOw_gbNTo0bSg1/s777/Garden+at+Ayr+Mount.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beautiful gardens and grounds at Ayr Mount" border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="571" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZaicRh1GZpZSLBR-G5svQDiTpVQZcAXvUGQf02VP31dxtf744iQK2IYZOQad9rvooZ7rhWgAvPlrkqDcrfO3Nob6h4F0nR6l-TWajSZmhyphenhyphenU61dMUoNG0yqrvodedCdcOw_gbNTo0bSg1/w470-h640/Garden+at+Ayr+Mount.png" width="470" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden at Ayr Mount</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrCjzKRzoLnbbzs54w9TMm_uh0KVXM9Y2GycWYYehOb29vA0n7gWlwsGkKRhRrHi-m58z4fnlgEVLg79giYuTHeVG8WsgCnLXGYq86trmfBXkPaUFiy6uabWX8O9ZsHQA1CB2jWXRPdet/s866/Back+of+the+house+at+Ayr+Mount.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ayr Mount was built in 1815 and overlooks rolling land along the river" border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="866" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrCjzKRzoLnbbzs54w9TMm_uh0KVXM9Y2GycWYYehOb29vA0n7gWlwsGkKRhRrHi-m58z4fnlgEVLg79giYuTHeVG8WsgCnLXGYq86trmfBXkPaUFiy6uabWX8O9ZsHQA1CB2jWXRPdet/w640-h516/Back+of+the+house+at+Ayr+Mount.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of the house at Ayr Mount</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Ayr Mount is a Federal-era plantation house built in 1815 in Hillsorough, North Carolina by William Kirkland. Kirkland, named the house in honor of his birthplace, Ayr, Scotland. Unlike the other houses in the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust collection, Ayr Mount looks deceptively simple, even austere on the outside. There are no soaring columns proclaiming its classicism. On the other hand, Ayr Mount is far grander – especially in the interior – than one might expect from a first look at the exterior. The ceiling height of 14 feet is unusual for this period as is the elaborate Federal period woodwork and plasterwork found throughout the house.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Visit <a href="https://classicalamericanhomes.org/ayr-mount/">Ayr Mount</a> for more info.<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">#2</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtQFd1meyAQDYEk3P6e-Ll2f-q9EXJkRr139eIcEAJDzm2twJUuleWPSyKKAk6ED4HCZRTVwENkXetFH5aWF7Wj8-SBNtTQJGWX-gNwwD04dQf2zytdCCZoiD8dFFv_0ccaCaF0HQ3ysp/s664/Flag+stand+at+Occoneechee+Speedway.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Flag stand at Occoneechee Speedway" border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="470" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWtQFd1meyAQDYEk3P6e-Ll2f-q9EXJkRr139eIcEAJDzm2twJUuleWPSyKKAk6ED4HCZRTVwENkXetFH5aWF7Wj8-SBNtTQJGWX-gNwwD04dQf2zytdCCZoiD8dFFv_0ccaCaF0HQ3ysp/w454-h640/Flag+stand+at+Occoneechee+Speedway.png" width="454" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flag Stand</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuntpdwr3UM0K1WnISm091jr89nCBwbnA3UVHEZlew1ELQ1jACOpKAbTxgNjlq27UlcNapitaw54BV-4utCnrDSDCEG4_6MOdPH3b_54tDWxEbHt6snsLTMuqvQi_XAgr3wTG0_8eOs9u/s761/Occoneechee+Speedway.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="761" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuntpdwr3UM0K1WnISm091jr89nCBwbnA3UVHEZlew1ELQ1jACOpKAbTxgNjlq27UlcNapitaw54BV-4utCnrDSDCEG4_6MOdPH3b_54tDWxEbHt6snsLTMuqvQi_XAgr3wTG0_8eOs9u/w640-h518/Occoneechee+Speedway.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVfNtmy2GMDt4x27MeoMRgThhoJFpOPz4V48QiWG-rEys9O8yA9aG5yH9MJF8VCppT2X_7D8UQ1VO3uTMDOQCn9Tt8l5Gw1q9Rb-BSmZraMPhtV4E4Muk8tEskngAK63B4o0jQanpCzmH/s761/Old+Grandstands+at+Occoneechee+Speedway.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="761" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVfNtmy2GMDt4x27MeoMRgThhoJFpOPz4V48QiWG-rEys9O8yA9aG5yH9MJF8VCppT2X_7D8UQ1VO3uTMDOQCn9Tt8l5Gw1q9Rb-BSmZraMPhtV4E4Muk8tEskngAK63B4o0jQanpCzmH/w640-h468/Old+Grandstands+at+Occoneechee+Speedway.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandstands</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrVDfKSsMyY8wjNuUfamTTKPE08Ni3vZkJuNVE-IqjGeP_VWpUDy4rzbsFsM1sQRu9cjYRZAvbX8u5Wtv557Dkamim_FNj32gAZMAMChbJblz0yr8MP2sIqJNJXv5rAIIs_AfInEnW_43/s665/Walkin+trail+at+Occoneechee+Speedway.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Imagine walking on this trail at Occoneechee Speedway and wondering about how drivers in the early days of NASCAR survived some of these turns" border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="665" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrVDfKSsMyY8wjNuUfamTTKPE08Ni3vZkJuNVE-IqjGeP_VWpUDy4rzbsFsM1sQRu9cjYRZAvbX8u5Wtv557Dkamim_FNj32gAZMAMChbJblz0yr8MP2sIqJNJXv5rAIIs_AfInEnW_43/w640-h530/Walkin+trail+at+Occoneechee+Speedway.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking Trail</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Occoneechee Speedway Trail</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"> is a walking trail through natural and cultural history. The original track was a half-mile horse track built by Julian S. Carr for Occoneechee Farms. It was later expanded and used by NASCAR. This 44-acre site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May 2002. Four miles of trail take you along the banks of </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;">the Eno River where you’ll walk around the only surviving dirt speedway from NASCAR’s inaug</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;">ural 1949 season. The 1-mile oval Occoneechee/Orange Speedway was active from 1948-68, attracting the best stock car drivers and thousands of spectators.</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;">Race over <a href="https://classicalamericanhomes.org/historic-occoneechee-speedway-and-johnston-natural-preserve/">here</a> to plan your day at the track</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;">#3</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhV-JI_-BIZdLvp1BuBpSuUO4s9eSeQutjYuzvJwwDreij1wUBHTKjUI983T0qjlTAROB5avAwZyh0uzCFzjBU99AJFaOhurf-i-YGDvTs6IWLhAaHlv_ss2OQvEfVpu17J6TmrjXGqgw/s787/St.+Matthews+Episcopal+Church.png" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="552" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhV-JI_-BIZdLvp1BuBpSuUO4s9eSeQutjYuzvJwwDreij1wUBHTKjUI983T0qjlTAROB5avAwZyh0uzCFzjBU99AJFaOhurf-i-YGDvTs6IWLhAaHlv_ss2OQvEfVpu17J6TmrjXGqgw/w448-h640/St.+Matthews+Episcopal+Church.png" width="448" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">St. Matthew's Episcopal Church<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">The first St. Matthew’s Church was built circa 1768 at Tryon and Churton Streets. Although it was damaged during the Revolutionary War, it served as the site of the NC Constitutional Convention of 1788 and as the site of Hillsborough Academy, but by 1800 had disappeared either by fire or demolition. The church was reorganized in 1824, and in 1825 the present building was erected on land donated by State Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin (1787-1870).<br /><br />More info can be found <a href="https://stmatthewshillsborough.org">here</a><br /><br />#4<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0irECDW8fObNNx24dCjuKYKXKdl__i2USitF0w5bLvwSurNHu08UwLjdEhBuKrjU-N3AKzH3imShLSLk0n-OXRfCtGn8PpAe1oVqxEmpE2QUZCafgdrjoWfUOIV1fy_Cg3oTeScxe6mRd/s770/Riverwalk+in+Hillsborough+underpass.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="770" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0irECDW8fObNNx24dCjuKYKXKdl__i2USitF0w5bLvwSurNHu08UwLjdEhBuKrjU-N3AKzH3imShLSLk0n-OXRfCtGn8PpAe1oVqxEmpE2QUZCafgdrjoWfUOIV1fy_Cg3oTeScxe6mRd/w640-h492/Riverwalk+in+Hillsborough+underpass.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">We brought our bikes along and enjoyed a beautiful ride on Riverwalk. It is a paved, ADA accessible, urban greenway along the Eno River that stretches nearly 2 miles from Dimmocks Mill Road/Gold Park through West Hillsborough and Downtown over to the Occoneechee Speedway property trails.<br /><br />Plan your bike ride or walk <a href="https://visithillsboroughnc.com/things-to-do/riverwalk/">Riverwalk</a><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><br />#5<br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBqJOnw5V7LnVnU3WPu9FVHUWAhfFicmdeC-9_2l-g9pG6MgwH6mrOywcLiaVswFiMImQXbR0y_yFW94lOJNyQhzbHSacbJVd_Nwol078OXL9r7j829NS1ciRsOeMZzmC4kMfqlDR7N1A/s687/Hillsborough+BBQ.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="687" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwBqJOnw5V7LnVnU3WPu9FVHUWAhfFicmdeC-9_2l-g9pG6MgwH6mrOywcLiaVswFiMImQXbR0y_yFW94lOJNyQhzbHSacbJVd_Nwol078OXL9r7j829NS1ciRsOeMZzmC4kMfqlDR7N1A/w640-h614/Hillsborough+BBQ.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZQEKe0I0xAQIJfquIXRtxfHSPv3u9oMmAmm1WvJILVmbo0tjqlLBCD1UtU2BtlJHfCaFNppIEwJ5Fki9f_2QFaTBFj4XEKV-08eod3POWISZx15lENAywl5_6DFX8WllMWI_K2K_RhGh/s514/Delicious+Food+at+Hillsborough+BBQ.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="514" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZQEKe0I0xAQIJfquIXRtxfHSPv3u9oMmAmm1WvJILVmbo0tjqlLBCD1UtU2BtlJHfCaFNppIEwJ5Fki9f_2QFaTBFj4XEKV-08eod3POWISZx15lENAywl5_6DFX8WllMWI_K2K_RhGh/w640-h552/Delicious+Food+at+Hillsborough+BBQ.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hillsborough BBQ Company offers pork BBQ, chicken, ribs, fixins and sides. While whole hog bbq is its specialty, all of its meats, appetizers, sides, vegetarian options, soups, and pies are made from scratch with the best ingredients available.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Feed your hunger <a href="http://hillsboroughbbq.com">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are sure you will love Hillsborough, just as much as we did.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Get out and explore.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> 📸Gary Nash</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Adventuring!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJxG-cAtf0Fhl0Qr2elTda_xsaJqka0ykl8KAXRNPOk2uXqHfy37W7kDro7jugsQ_Wj7uArHOFeCbfXr89x7srIZM-h22B0pgU0KSDQRMdcXri_JQFgekgawiChZPs4stEoJFchS2vplI/s125/Dana+Slanted.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="76" data-original-width="125" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJxG-cAtf0Fhl0Qr2elTda_xsaJqka0ykl8KAXRNPOk2uXqHfy37W7kDro7jugsQ_Wj7uArHOFeCbfXr89x7srIZM-h22B0pgU0KSDQRMdcXri_JQFgekgawiChZPs4stEoJFchS2vplI/w200-h121/Dana+Slanted.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(91, 90, 95); text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0