Author Archives: Ann Kirsten
Down The Rabbit Hole
The internet is full of rabbit holes. You know what I mean? You start researching recipes for dinner and somehow end up looking at the bridal gowns of celebrities. You then glance at the clock and won...
Ann Kirsten Jan 26, 2023
Am I Cursed For Being A Leftie?
My older brother was born left-handed in the early 1950's. Sadly, there was still a stigma back then that lefties were "less than" or even worse, had been cursed by the devil. I remember my grandpa co...
Ann Kirsten Jan 14, 2023
New Tricks for an Old Dog
There are lots of stages to getting older, but perhaps the two major ones are: DENIAL and ACCEPTANCE. I experienced denial when the first gray hairs and wrinkles showed up. I looked in the mirror and ...
Ann Kirsten Jan 12, 2023 Photo Credit: iStock /evgenyatamanenko
January Cookie of the Month: Snowball Cookies
What could be a more perfect cookie for January than the snowball cookie? Whether we get snow in January or not, you can make snowballs right in your kitchen! These sweet little morsels of yumminess a...
Ann Kirsten Jan 09, 2023
Resolutions Might Not Be for You, and That's Okay
As January moves along at its rapid pace, I ponder the upcoming year. I'm not off to a stellar start as my Christmas decorations are still up and unwritten holiday cards still litter my dining room ta...
Ann Kirsten Jan 07, 2023
When Your Well Is Dry
So, how do you fill yourself when your well is dry? A few days before Christmas, I was finally done with all the shopping, all the errands and all the baking. I was so excited to be able to spend the ...
Ann Kirsten Jan 03, 2023
The Christmas CEO
I used to run Christmas like a CEO runs a large company. There were spreadsheets and I carried a Christmas planner with me at all times. I had pages for under-the-tree gifts, stocking gifts, a cookie ...
Ann Kirsten Dec 16, 2022
Holiday Blues
Not everyone finds this season jolly. Keeping that in mind, I thought I'd list some easy ways to put some pep in your peppermint! Buy yourself a minty treat. A peppermint mocha or a simple candy cane ...
Ann Kirsten Dec 08, 2022
Christmas Movies Paired With Themed Dinners
It's that time of year again, CHRISTMAS MOVIES! From cheesy rom-coms to animated stories from our youth, it just wouldn't be the holiday season without watching a few Christmas movies. And there are s...
Ann Kirsten Dec 01, 2022
Mom Flu
There's a cold/flu virus going around my town. A local doctor said, "It's like someone sneezed on the whole town!" It's a weird one. It's less miserable than some, but it lasts for weeks. I personally...
Ann Kirsten Nov 29, 2022