I’ve counseled young folks in middle and high school through the maze of applying for college. I’m sharing my advice for them with this college planning series. These college planning posts are for middle and high school students and their families. Be sure to download the free college planning checklist, cost calculation, and career interest…
Bath United Kingdom Roman and Georgian history
Bath United Kingdom is a historic town in Somerset. I had wanted to go there for most of my life. The town figures prominently in Jane Austen’s novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey and I have read these books many times. A trip to London would not be complete for me without a visit to Bath….
Safety series – for summer and beyond
We need to keep safety in mind while we explore: science activities, kitchen, garden, garage, car, and more. Safety in summer and beyond is a theme in this post series. I like this quote: “Safety is a continuing journey, not a final destination.” Corona virus Spring 2020 update: COVID-19 or coronavirus is spreading across the world. As all…
Best beauty products – 2019
I enjoy researching best beauty products and searching to find the latest good beauty buys a couple times a year. I’m sharing my latest best beauty products with you for makeup, skin care, and nails. Affiliate links: if you make a purchase using these links, I’ll receive a small compensation towards maintaining this blog, at no…
Muffuletta sliders for Mardi Gras
One of my favorite foods for Mardi Gras season is muffuletta sliders. A muffuletta is a famous New Orleans sandwich, a favorite of Sicilians in the early 20th century. It’s a very large, filling sandwich, so I serve this muffuletta sliders version at Mardi Gras parties. You will need foil, a baking pan, a bowl,…