10 Tips For Hosting A Sit Down Dinner As the holidays approach, many people decide to host a sit down dinner for family and friends. A “traditional” sit down dinner can be quite a bit of work, but with a little advance planning your dinner party can be made to look effortless on your part. … Read More about 10 Tips For Hosting A Sit Down Dinner
7 Inexpensive Holiday Decorating Ideas
The holiday season can be a financial challenge for even the most savvy saver. Here are some inexpensive holiday decorating ideas and tips to save a few dollars on your holiday decor: 7 Inexpensive Holiday Decorating Ideas ● Use natural items found in your backyard – from holly to evergreens, natural or spray-painted with glitter … Read More about 7 Inexpensive Holiday Decorating Ideas
Do You Get a Flu Shot?
Do You Get a Flu Shot? Why or why not? I am always eligible for a flu shot, and my endocrinologist offers every year. When there are flu shot shortages, I am offered along with the elderly. I have an autoimmune disease which let’s me be among the first in line. I have always declined. … Read More about Do You Get a Flu Shot?
Persistence Pays!
Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour Tonight!
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2am and Standard Time begins. Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour tonight before you go to sleep! Remember … spring forward, fall back! This has been a public service announcement from those kind folks at Ann’s Entitled Life, aka me. … Read More about Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour Tonight!
Our CSA Share
This is the diary of our CSA share this year. The cost of a full share is $545 for 22 weeks (this CSA offers a winter share) which will bring us to the last week in October, and works out to $24.75 per week. Western New York weather is such that June is the lightest … Read More about Our CSA Share
McKenzie’s Hard Cider Review
‘Tis the season! Hard ciders are abundant as they make a comeback to the US mainstream the last few years. Today I would like to present my McKenzie’s Hard Cider Review. Well, it is actually a collaborative review – Hubby and I both had the McKenzie’s Hard Cider. McKenzie’s Hard Cider is made in New … Read More about McKenzie’s Hard Cider Review
What Are You Handing Out To Trick or Treaters Tonight?
We don’t get many trick or treaters where we live. When the weather is fabulous we will get maybe 40 or so. Ten trick or treaters or less is the norm for our house though. The distance between houses is pretty far to walk. Consequently, we hand out full size candy bars if I don’t … Read More about What Are You Handing Out To Trick or Treaters Tonight?
Marinated Roast Beef Recipe
Marinated Roast Beef Recipe By Ann Bursting with flavor, this marinade makes an economical beef cut taste expensive making it moist and juicy. Absolutely delicious. Prep Time: 2 Hours Cook time: 20 minutes per pound Ingredients: ● 1/2 packet Onion Soup Mix ● 3/4 cup Soy Sauce ● 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil ● 1/4 cup … Read More about Marinated Roast Beef Recipe
Devil’s Hole State Park
A few weeks ago, Hubby and I went up to Niagara Falls. In addition to the Falls, we also spent time on Goat Island and Three Sisters Islands as well as the Devil’s Hole State Park. The Devil’s Hole State Park overlooks the Devil’s Hole Rapids, encompassing 42 acres of cleared and wooded land along … Read More about Devil’s Hole State Park