Category Archives: Cooking

Bunco…Cupcakes…& New Beginnings

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it…every, every minute? -Thorton Wilder Hello, sweet friends… With January quickly coming to an end… I’ve decided that this will be the year for me to try new things…saying yes more often… opening myself up to life & it’s many experiences… Whether it is a new style of sofa, haircut, food, hobby, or trying my hand at volunteering… experimenting with simple tasks… or perhaps even daring and challenging ones could be fun…pushing myself out of my comfort zone (just a little) It’s exciting to imagine all the possibilities which no … Read the full blog post →

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January, Rest & Reset With Me…

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Marcia Ren

“I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.” -Carl Sandburg Hello, sweet friends… Happy New Year… How has it been for you? This time of year is a bit confusing for many myself included. I find the mountain of motivation and ‘best life talk” at the start of the year to be quite overwhelming. I often feel bombarded with messages on “how to go forth” when actually I think what is most beneficial is to just turn in a bit…to explore my feelings and allow myself to feel gratitude for all I already have. … Read the full blog post →

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🍂 A Friendsgiving Gathering🍁

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Marcia Ren

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. ROMANS 14:17 Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are doing well… Thanksgiving is just around the corner… a beautiful time dedicated to celebrating and focusing on what we are most thankful for. That being said along with my sweet little family & furry kids…I am grateful for all my wonderful friends… which of course includes you! So naturally Thanksgiving is also the perfect time to have a ’Friendsgiving’ gathering. There … Read the full blog post →

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November…Adventure Calls…🍁🍂🎃

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Marcia Ren

“Yes! Decorating for Christmas early is actually good for you!” –Hyggehaus Hello, sweet friends… I hope you are doing well… Recently I visited a clock repair shop and was reminded that daylight savings time is just around the corner…(this weekend) where has the year gone? earlier in the week on Halloween while in a clothing store…Christmas music was being played…time is flying! these two experiences made me wonder…was I behind or ahead in my seasonal decorating?… That being said…no doubt as soon as I finish working on getting this post published… I’ll be heading out to the attic…to see what … Read the full blog post →

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🍂 An Autumn Charcuterie Board 🍂

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Marcia Ren

“There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin,” -Linus, it’s the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are well… Recently I created an autumn charcuterie board… I am so excited to share it with you! It combined all the best flavors of fall (think pumpkin, cheese, fruits, and treats!) This charcuterie board is actually a Christmas board… I just added a bit of decor to make it work for the autumn season. This is such a delicious fun way to entertain & serve up snack favorites … Read the full blog post →

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🍂Celebrating Autumn: apples, pumpkins, & decor, OH MY!🍂

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Marcia Ren

“Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have.” -unknown Hello, sweet friends… I hope you are doing well… Autumn is a time of many simple pleasures… Today I’ll be sharing two of my favorites. Baking and decorating! What’s Cooking 👩‍🍳 Mini Apple Pies These mini apple pies are a fun twist on classic apple pie and the individual serving makes them easy to serve! Ingredients 4~ 5 apples 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons Flour 1 pinch of Salt 3 tablespoons Butter 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 rolls of Pie Crust at room temperature Instructions Start by heating your … Read the full blog post →

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🍂A Bit of 🎃Decor…🍁Soup Recipe… & an Anniversary Getaway…🚗

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Marcia Ren

“Keep calm and carry a wand.” -unknown Hello, sweet friends… I hope you are well… By the time this post publishes I will be on an anniversary getaway in Carmel, California… Until then let me share a few updates I did with my Halloween decor shortly before I left on my trip… Not too many things have been added, since I don’t have much Halloween stuff… however…after getting into one of my fall decor bins I was quite charmed with a few items…and thought they would be perfect for a china cabinet that sits in our dining alcove… 👩‍🍳 👩‍🍳 … Read the full blog post →

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🌻In My Garden…Autumn🍃🍂🍁

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Marcia Ren

In my garden the season shifts… Read the full blog post →

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The Beginning of a New Season…

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Marcia Ren

When the clock strikes midnight… PUMPKIN EVERYTHING🎃 Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are well… I recently read that September has often been viewed as the beginning of the new year, the time for reflection and resolution… turning over a new leaf… a little curious I took a peek in my journal writings for January and noticed that my resolution for the new year was to be more intentional with how I lived… desiring more time spent doing those things that I enjoyed… most importantly staying open to positive change in my life… 🌻 What’s Cooking… Savoring up the last … Read the full blog post →

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A Room (Closet) of My Own…👚👠👛

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Marcia Ren

I decided it was time to create a closet of my very own. Read the full blog post →

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