I rarely dine out due to budget, so it was especially nice to go out to dinner last night with my friend Elizabeth. I think prior to that, the last time I ate in a restaurant was for lunch on my April 15th birthday. Still concerned with my money however, we decided to go to…
Month: May 2015
Summer 2015 Reading List
I love to read and am looking forward to several books in particular this summer. On average, I finish a book in two weeks, so I am posting this when I had six books on this list for June, July and August. I’m sure I’ll add to the list later. Michelle’s Summer Reading List: 1…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Chocolate Cake. Plus, Pause and Remember on Memorial Day
I took a few vacation days this past week. Off Sunday through Thursday, I thoroughly enjoyed my time off before my busy season of June, July and August at work. You know that I love travel, but unfortunately, I was unable to afford a trip. Instead, I entertained at home multiple times. You have already…
Movie Review: A Five Star Life. Plus, a Bit More on My Birthday
I experienced just a bit of bad luck on my birthday so I ended up enjoying my evening alone. Luckily, the universe was kind, sometime that day, Jennifer from The Daily Connoisseur posted a foreign film that she was looking forward to and a link to its trailer on facebook. This movie entitled A Five Star…
Book Review: Chic Inspiration
I enjoyed reading the eBook Chic Inspiration: Imaginative Ways to Live a More Magical Life by Fiona Ferris. Available on amazon As an Amazon Prime member, I borrowed this title for free, but it only costs 99 cents to buy. You can also read it free when you subscribe with Kindle Unlimited. I adore Fiona…
Book Review: Inspiration for Homemakers
Inspiration for Homemakers by Tracy Lee is a wonderful little eBook. Available on amazon I paid just 99 cents for this new book on amazon. If you are an Amazon Prime member, then you may borrow something like this once a month for free. It also comes at no cost if you subscribe to kindleunlimited….
Easy and Economical Entertaining: Dinner Party
I had two of my high school girlfriends J and C over on Saturday night. They’re pretty busy with their families, so I was thrilled to finally have time together scheduled. I served dinner. I wanted to share exactly how I managed to throw a fabulous dinner party for three with fairly severe time and…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Coffee Date with a Friend
This afternoon, Kate took me to my favorite coffee shop. It was so great to be in a place I love and catch up with a like-minded friend. I was happy for her too, as she was indulging in some child-free time. I ordered a large cappuccino and a blueberry crumble muffin. The coffee was…
Book Review: Picnic in Provence
Last night, I finished the Kindle edition of Picnic in Provence: A Memoir with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard, the woman who wrote Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes. This second book is fantastic and I recommend it. Available on Amazon Elizabeth and Gwendal spontaneously decide to move into an old house located in…
Simple Pleasure Sunday: Free Amazon Prime Instant Video
After I came home on Saturday night, I decided to select one of the movie rentals free with my Amazon Prime membership. I intended to pick a film that I’ve seen and just watch 30 minutes of it to wind down before bed. That didn’t happen. I think I have seen The Answer Man twice…