Valentine's Day and the Horny Toad
The image of my mom in her hosting finest, with tea on the table, and the drapery catalogues on her lap -- and then her little girl...
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Jan 30, 20231 min read
Our Dear Friend
Here's a link to Robert's newsletter where he writes so beautifully about our dear friend. Scroll to the end and read the section called...
Jan 29, 20231 min read
Baby Gracie Arrives!
The birth of a child is always a miraculous event...but when it is your own grandchild, it feels doubly miraculous. Gracie, like her...
Jan 19, 20231 min read
Blog Alert: Taking a Week Off!
I haven't taken a whole week off since I began my blog on June 23, 2020. That's 645 videos of Everyday with Jill. And we've had such a...
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Big Sister!
Even though ironing is not one of my favorite things...I have many memories of it from my youth. I remember my mom ironing my dad's...
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Flowers After the Rain
I was so surprised to see all the blooms after the recent rain. The flower display was not as prolific as in spring, of course. Yet, I...
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Making a Baby Welcome Wreath
I had confidence that I could do this...even though I'd never done it before AND I really didn't have a template! I feel like Julie...
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Baby Welcome Wreath Prep!
You might wonder why I'm not using a "how to" guide to complete this wreath. Or a template where I just follow directions of someone...
Jan 12, 20231 min read
Grandma and the Bean Pit
Here's the hilarious things about this video: 1) The video of my derriere facing the camera - what??? 2) The fact that the "lawn" I am...
Jan 11, 20231 min read
Flowers for Mom
There can be such joy in life, but there is sorrow too. And anxiety and worry. I always tell myself that worrying does nothing to help...
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Gluten Free Chicken Drumettes
Here's the recipe -- I used Chicken Drumettes - but the recipe calls for real Chicken Drumsticks. Either way it's delicious. I modified...
Jan 9, 20231 min read
What I'm Reading Now!
Here's the books for you! A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny Real Murders by Charlene Harris (An Aurora Teagarden Mystery) The Black...
Jan 8, 20231 min read
Happy News! Baby on the Way!
A baby sister is on the way for Cora! So we had a "Sprinkle!" (which is a mini-shower!) for baby #2 for Jenny, our oldest daughter, and...
Jan 4, 20231 min read
IKEA in the Rain!
I could do 10 videos on IKEA - there's so much to see, and so many things to shop! But we were careful because of Covid. Nonetheless, it...
Jan 3, 20231 min read
Gifting After 41 Years!
I love giving gifts to Robert. I never get tired of surprising him with Christmas, Valentine's, Birthday and Anniversary gifts. I know...
Jan 2, 20231 min read
The Party's Over!
Undecorating the tree is mostly a solitary endeavor. Decorating the tree is not -- we always invite lots of people to help us hang the...
Jan 1, 20232 min read
Happy New Year 2023!
Here's the recipes from my fabulous New Year's Eve Dinner! Big Success! No Knead Crusty Artisan Bread https://www.thecomfortofcooking.com...
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