Mr. Handsome loves cherry strudel. Until a few years ago, he had no idea what it was, and he thought it was a very odd word, but now, it’s one of his favorite desserts. Hear us tell the story below, and look for a recipe coming soon.
Phantom of the Opera in Nashville
Are
you familiar with The Phantom of the Opera?
This year, I had no idea what to get Mr. Handsome for his birthday, but I wanted it to be special. I keep a list on my phone of gift ideas for him and other family members, and I had quite a few ideas for small presents in the $10-$15 range but nothing amazing.
For a while now, he has been wanting to see the live Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera. He saw it (both live and in theaters) as a teenager and loved the music, but it’s been a while. His two youngest sisters went this spring while they were in New York City for a choir trip, and they have been talking about it ever since.
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Eating Healthy While Pregnant
I am thrilled to be a few weeks into my third trimester. While my pregnancy has flown by thus far, I am wondering if that will continue or if the last two months will feel like an eternity. At this point, I have gained about 20 pounds, and I’m packing on about one pound a…
New Hampshire’s Flume Gorge
Last month, I shared photos from our visit to historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. We spent a few days in Boston and the surrounding area (photos from Lexington, Concord, the coast, and the Freedom Trail coming soon), drove up to Quebec City through New Hampshire, and then returned to Boston via the stunning Maine coast. It was…
Honey Mustard Chicken
As many of you know, I’m always on the lookout for tasty chicken recipes. Chicken tends to be cheaper than other meats, and while Mr. Handsome loves his beef, I try to avoid serving it more than two or three times a week. Have you ever tried honey mustard chicken? It’s one of our new…
Magic Erasers
My readers have requested that I share some of our “can’t life without” products that make our lives easier, so I have started compiling a list. Have you heard of Magic Erasers? The originals are made by Mr. Clean, and while there are some knock-off brands on the market, I haven’t tried them. (Let me…
A Little House Birthday Party
When I posted photos from my nephew’s Choo-Choo I’m Two birthday party and mentioned that his sister had had a Little House on the Prairie party for her fourth birthday, several readers commented and requested that I share snapshots. Here they are! As always, my sister-in-law put in a lot of work to make the…
Impressionism and a Cow Painting
While we were in Boston, we visited the Museum of Fine Arts so Mr. Handsome could gain some inspiration for his artwork. As a hobby, he enjoys painting in oil and acrylic and has had his masterpieces displayed in quite a few art shows and venues across Nashville. This summer, he started painting cows, and…
Your Neck of the Woods
On this rainy Friday night (at least it’s raining here in Nashville), I thought it would be fun to kick off the weekend with a discussion post. My favorite part about blogging is being able to chat with my readers via comments, email, and Facebook, and I always enjoy learning more about each of you….
Exploring 400-Year-Old Plymouth
Mr. Handsome and I recently returned from a trip to the East Coast. We spent the first few days in Boston visiting all the major historical sites with Mr. Handsome’s parents and some of his siblings and grandparents. Then we went off on our own and drove up to Quebec City through New Hampshire and…
