Here are some dinner and dessert ideas for Independence Day. Be sure to see our first post which includes breakfast, lunch, and a snack idea and post number 3, our pie post.
4th Of July Food Ideas 1
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I’ve been busy preparing some of our favorite recipes to show you that we are going to have for the holiday. When I have company over for the 4th of July I want food that is easy to put together, but filling and fun. With parades, activities, family time, and fire works it’s the only way to go. Here’s my menu and recipes for the upcoming 4th of July.
Be sure to stop over and see 4th of July Recipes 2 and 4th of July Recipes 3.
When A Loved One Is Grieving
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In the last few months I’ve had some conversations with friends and family about my grieving process after losing my son two and a half years ago. I’ve learned that many don’t know what to do or say to someone who is grieving. To be honest I really didn’t know myself before my loss, so I thought I would share my thoughts about this topic and what was comforting to me.
Thrift Store Adventure
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(I hope you don’t mind, but this post has an overabundance of photos.)
We have an obsession in our family. I think a good obsession. Shopping in thrift stores! To me it’s the thrill of the hunt and saving money. I have a routine I follow when I go because there are a lot of people who shop there who look for the same kinds of things I do, so it’s all about speed in my mind. I go in the order of most importance for the things I want. That will be different for everyone. I’ve gotten to the point where I can scan the aisles pretty quickly, but I know there are times that I miss things. If I have time I will slow down or go through for a second time. Here’s my typical routine:
First, I take a peek into the collectible area. Most every thrift store I’ve been to has one. I am a vintage and collectible dealer so I look for a good deal there. If something seems high in price check the date on the tag. If it’s been sitting in the cabinet for a while they may lower the price for you. (“May” is the magic word.)
