I can just hear my co-workers now...How was your trip? Did you have a great vacation? I bet it was fun to be away from emails and work? You look so refreshed? Do tell, what did you do? Oh, I had a great time - I read books, dined at restaurants, upgraded my phone, laid… Continue reading How to spend thousands on your staycation
Category: Cheers
Sweet memories of dementia
When Valentine's Day rolls around I always think of Mom. As I walked past the shelf I saw the last bear I bought for her. I gave it to her on Valentine's day six years ago. Seeing the bear took me right back to that time in her life. And ours. It was a challenging time… Continue reading Sweet memories of dementia
9 steps to save money on Valentine’s Day
"It's easy to net zero the cost of Valentine's Day when you've been married for decades." Step 1: Find a notepad that came to you free from the American Heart Association's 'give us $ mailer'. They always have some kind of heart on it. Step 2: Brew fresh coffee. Step 3: Find a free pen… Continue reading 9 steps to save money on Valentine’s Day
As the chips turn
We all have days where we have to do what we don't wanna do!?! We're creatures of habits, some are good, some are bad. When my mom was struggling to get along on her own after her stroke, she was visited by a nice guy from the county. I called him to help determine if… Continue reading As the chips turn
Spoiled rotten by a hot chunk of meat
There are numerous skills in my husband's repertoire. I can't think of any that don't spoil the heck out of me?! But, toward the top of the list, his ability to cook up a mean slap of meat on the grill is my best-kept secret on how to spoil one's wife. Until now...now you'll know,… Continue reading Spoiled rotten by a hot chunk of meat
Chippewa Falls, WI – We love bicycles, breweries and stops in-between!
During January, in Chippewa Falls, WI, our winter enthusiasts are thrilled with the arrival of snow storms. They can't wait to hit the trails to go skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling, etc. More power to them - let their engines (and legs) roar!! There are those of us, though, who prefer warmer weather with clear roads for… Continue reading Chippewa Falls, WI – We love bicycles, breweries and stops in-between!