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
A Week in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Spend a week in Amsterdam, Netherlands exploring iconic canals, museums, and hidden gems. Get travel tips, itinerary ideas, and must-see attractions. After Hubby and I finished our cruise and time in London with my mother and aunt, they flew home and we had two weeks before our next cruise in Southampton. We spent some time … Read More about A Week in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe | Best + Easy
Bake the best homemade cinnamon raisin bread with this easy recipe! Soft, fluffy, and packed with sweet cinnamon and juicy raisins. Perfect for breakfast or a snack! Nothing smells better than fresh cinnamon bread in the oven. This easy cinnamon raisin bread recipe is a soft and pillowy loaf stuffed full of plump, sweet raisins … Read More about Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Recipe | Best + Easy
Our Scandinavian Adventure
My husband and I went on an 11 night Scandinavian cruise with my mother and my aunt. Join me as I recap our Scandinavian adventure. This Scandinavian cruise included the countries of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. We did not visit Finland. Our Scandinavian Adventure This was part of an extended trip for Hubby and me. … Read More about Our Scandinavian Adventure
Transitioning Dyed Red Hair to Gray: All My Steps, Part 3
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. Returning to the hairdresser in month three of my gray hair transition I am happy to report the low lights … Read More about Transitioning Dyed Red Hair to Gray: All My Steps, Part 3