When it came time for New Year’s resolutions last month, I made the same ones I’ve made for years – eat healthier, work out more, lose weight. Each year when I’ve made that resolution, I’ve put time, energy and money into planning meals, using apps like MyFitnessPal to log meals and workouts, discovering new workout… Read More New Journey: Lazy Keto
This easy cocktail is a light and delicious drink for brunch or anytime. Just stir 1 1/2 oz. Ketel One Botanicals Peach & Orange Blossom vodka into 4 oz. Spindrift Orange Mango sparkling water. Garnish with an orange wedge for a simple and yummy serve!
Fall in Virginia means it’s time to enjoy the changing colors and pick apples! As a lifelong Virginia resident, I may be biased, but I think Virginia has THE BEST apple picking in the country. My favorite place to pick apples, eat apple treats, ride on a hayride and enjoy the fall weather is Graves… Read More Apple Picking in Madison VA!
As a lifelong Richmonder who has previously lived and currently works in the city, I like to think I have a good handle on the state of the city’s economic and tourism growth and potential. As happens for many “born here’s,” my thoughts on what direction the city’s planning and development should take are often… Read More What Richmond needs… and doesn’t
This summer we took an epic family vacation to California. We rented a condo in Anaheim for a week through VRBO.com and spent our time visiting Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, discovering the Los Angeles Angels stadium nearby and seeing a game, and exploring the Los Angeles area. One one of our “L.A.” days, we… Read More Fun day exploring Los Angeles
A few months ago I began a subscription to my favorite meal kit service – also the best value IMHO: EveryPlate.com. This meal kit service offers your choice of three dinners, for two or four people, from a selection of eight different meal options with a range of proteins and sides. Since my kids can… Read More Chicken Fajita Feast
After hearing my late grandmother’s stories about her father’s birth and family in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, I’ve wanted to visit this place where a branch of my family lived during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. As luck would have it, this year my son’s Boy Scout troop decided to attend a summer camp… Read More A Visit to Mayberry
This is a quick and delicious dip to enjoy at your 4th of July cookout with vanilla wafers, pretzels or fruit. Vanilla Pudding Cheesecake Dip Ingredients: 2 boxes vanilla pudding 4 cups cold milk 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup diced fresh cherries 1/2… Read More 4th of July Dessert Cheesecake Dip
As a genealogy addict, I’ve spent countless hours researching my family’s history and have discovered that many branches of my family date to colonial America, with the vast majority coming to Virginia in the early to mid-1600’s. For those who have colonial Virginia ancestors, the Library of Virginia is a great resource in family history… Read More Virginia Genealogy Tips
This light, easy spring brunch was delicious, and was made possible by Aldi’s sale on hams (50% off). The refrigerated ham came with glaze for baking. It was pretty quick to bake, then glaze during the last 15 minutes of baking. My trick is to wrap the dish or tray you use to bake your… Read More Perfect Spring Brunch
Dogwood Dispatches 