Annie wanted so badly to live in Cottonwood Estates. While her home isn’t one of the largest in the neighborhood, it’s nice. Her children go to an excellent school, at which she is fortunate enough to work as a guidance counselor. She has a great circle of friends and looks forward to their monthly book…
Month: September 2021
A Day in the Lifestyle – September
Morning routine: You can read my full morning routine here. I just started using this new morning moisturizer from First Aid Beauty, which is one of my favorite brands. It’s also a primer, so I don’t use it unless I’m putting makeup on shortly afterwards, but I do like it. Tea – Dan is basically…
Book Review: The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
For over 300 years, the Owens family has been cursed. Those of us who have loved the Practical Magic series from the beginning have watched this family endure heartbreak upon heartbreak due to the curse uttered by Maria Owens at the gallows. Just before placing her head in the noose to hang for witchcraft, Maria…
Pumpkin Pecan Lava Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. plus 3 Tbsp. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 c. sugar, divided 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 c. pumpkin puree 1/4 c. milk 1/4 c. butter, melted 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. chopped pecans, divided 1 1/2…
Pumpkin Spiced Rum(chata)
There are tons of drinks just like this one all over social media right now, so if you like this one, there are plenty more to try! Ingredients: 2 c. hot coffee 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. Rumchata 1/4 c. pumpkin spice vodka Whipped cream or Reddi-whip Add the…
A Day in the Lifestyle – September
Morning Routine: You can read my full morning routine here. I usually wake up around 5 a.m., so I have been making time to watch the sunrise every morning. So relaxing and a great way to start the day. A new part of my morning routine is driving Bizi to school in a neighboring town,…
Banana Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter 1 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. sour cream 2 ripe bananas 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper. 2. Melt butter in medium bowl. Stir in sugar. 3. Mix…
Fireball Cider Floats
Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream Fresh apple cider 7-Up Fireball Caramel Syrup Kosher Salt Scoop as much vanilla ice cream as you’d like in the glasss (I filled mine up). Then, pour apple cider to the 1/3-mark. Add 1-2 oz. of Fireball and then top off with 7-up. Drizzle caramel syrup on top and sprinkle with…
Book Review: America by Mike Bond
The first in a seven-volume series, America follows the story of Troy, Mick, Daisy and Tara as they grow up outside Nyack, NY in the ‘60s. Through their eyes, we experience the asassination of Kennedy, Vietnam, the beginning of the end for the family farm. I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book. …
A Day in the Lifestyle – September
Hello! And welcome to another typical day in my life. So glad you could join me today! Morning Routine: You can read my full morning routine here. I’ve been using this Boost It Up Moisturizer from Hey Honey and it’s great, so I recommend trying it out. Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, egg and cheese English muffins,…