Make the best cheddar hush puppies at home with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside—perfect for snacks, sides, or party appetizers. Homemade Cheddar Hush Puppies take classic Southern comfort food and give it a bold, flavorful twist. These golden-fried gems start with a base of cornmeal batter, creating a crispy … Read More about Homemade Cheddar Hush Puppies Recipe
2025 July 4th Fireworks Displays in Buffalo and Western New York
Independence Day is Friday, July 4, 2025, in the United States, and as part of our national celebrations, fireworks displays are happening in many communities across the United States! If you are looking for fireworks displays in Buffalo, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, or in the Western New York area, here is the complete list, including … Read More about 2025 July 4th Fireworks Displays in Buffalo and Western New York
Master Bathroom Renovation – The Demolition | Remodel Tips
Advice on how to demo for a master bathroom renovation. These were our steps (and some tips) to demolish our old master bathroom so work could begin on the renovation. Our master bathroom renovation took a lot of planning, complete demolition, and then the renovation itself could begin. This is the long, drawn out saga … Read More about Master Bathroom Renovation – The Demolition | Remodel Tips
No-Bake Boiled Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Make soft, chewy peanut butter cookies without baking. This simple, no-bake recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for satisfying sweet cravings fast. This no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies recipe is a one bowl, one pot recipe. You do not need to heat an oven or your house up, so they are wonderful to make … Read More about No-Bake Boiled Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Auckland, New Zealand – Sightseeing and Our Itinerary
Our Auckland trip with attractions, scenic views, and local food highlights. This was a lovely sightseeing adventure in New Zealand. This trip was an extraordinarily long vacation covering 10 different countries: New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. We were gone for approximately 14 weeks. Auckland, New Zealand – … Read More about Auckland, New Zealand – Sightseeing and Our Itinerary
Master Bathroom Renovation – The Prep | Remodel Tips
Advice on how to prepare for a master bathroom renovation. These were our steps (and some tips) to plan our reno before the work began. This is the long, drawn out saga of our master bathroom renovation. We did plan so well that the renovation itself went quite smoothly. This, however, was not our first … Read More about Master Bathroom Renovation – The Prep | Remodel Tips
Banana Cake Recipe | Easy & Moist with Cream Cheese Frosting
Bake a delicious, moist banana cake topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. This easy recipe is perfect for using ripe bananas and makes a great dessert or snack. This homemade banana cake recipe with cream cheese frosting is moist and delicious. Bake a soft, flavorful, delicious banana cake topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. This … Read More about Banana Cake Recipe | Easy & Moist with Cream Cheese Frosting
A Long Weekend in Bruges, Belgium
Our perfect long weekend in Bruges, Belgium with top sights, local food, canal tours, and hidden gems which made the most of our European getaway. As part of a very long vacation, Hubby and I went to England, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Belgium. A Long Weekend in Bruges, Belgium This was … Read More about A Long Weekend in Bruges, Belgium
Transitioning Dyed Red Hair to Gray: All My Steps, Part 4
This is my gray hair transition journey. You too can learn how to transition from dyed red hair to natural gray with a clear, step-by-step process. Tips for blending, maintenance, and embracing your gray journey. I took these photos a few days before my fourth appointment. Forgive the frizz, I hadn’t brushed my hair yet … Read More about Transitioning Dyed Red Hair to Gray: All My Steps, Part 4
Easy Rustic Rye Bread Recipe | No-Knead
Bake a hearty, crusty rye bread at home with this easy rustic recipe. Perfect for beginners, this loaf delivers bold flavor and old-world charm with every slice. This artisan bread has a beautiful crusty outside and is beautifully fluffy and so airy on the inside. The rye flour gives this bread a gorgeous, earthy color, … Read More about Easy Rustic Rye Bread Recipe | No-Knead