The prevailing mode of this "new normal" has been looking for comfort - safe fun places to go to, favorite recipes to cook, good books that let you take your mind off the things around. It's not always possible, with the stress of work and remote schooling, but I find myself … [Read more...]
Turkey Brie sandwiches with apples ~ The latest happenings
Here is a quick and easy dinner idea for when you have no time to cook. These turkey Brie sandwiches with apples and honey mustard sauce are really good. If you are not a fan of Brie, they are also good with cheddar or any other cheese you like. They are also very versatile - … [Read more...]
Keeping busy (and sane) during the pandemic
Keeping busy during this pandemic has not been a problem for us, in spite of being mostly locked down. Trying to stay sane is an uphill battle, me losing it most of the time and then making small advances that tend not to last long. It's work in progress. Keeping busy means I … [Read more...]
Daily routine ~ Looking forward to a short week ahead
The days and weeks have been more repetitive than ever, with all of us following the same routine with little variation. Working from home, having a schedule for the kids - staying more or less focused and productive (some days decidedly less productive than I'd like to). The … [Read more...]
The first week of Summer Break
I've never been so happy/ relieved about the end of a school year. The last few months have been a challenge because of the lock down. I wouldn't mind homeschooling under normal circumstances, that is if we didn't also have to work full-time from home. We are still going to … [Read more...]