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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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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