November associates itself with Turkey, stuffing and cranberries! However, November also has a more common and hidden face as it is also Peanut Butter Lover's Month. Those PB&Js are a traditional wonder, but if you are a lover of peanut butter, you will want to try these chocolate topped peanut butter bacon bars. Pattypie's review gave them 4 out of 5 pies! Pattypie also … [Read more...]
October’s Abundance of Fun ~ Open Forum
The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out, The worms play pinochle on your snout. Imperfect Witches welcomes October! Fall has officially arrived and it's the month of costumes, parties and sneaking into the kids' Halloween candy when they are asleep. Will you be dressing up? Please share your costume ideas for you or your children. This year, I will be transforming myself into … [Read more...]
Sweet September Days ~ Open Forum
Sonnet 73 That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. In me thou see’st the twilight of such day As after sunset fadeth in the west; Which by and by black night doth take away, Death’s second self, that seals up all in … [Read more...]
August is Family Fun Month ~ Open Forum
August is Family Fun Month! Better get it in now, because it's almost time for back-to-school. Are you starting to get ready for that yet? This month is the time for Romantic Awareness. If you need some inspiration, be sure to check out Jen's latest book reviews. As an avid reader, no one is more romantically aware than our Jen. Jen recently reviewed; Taste The Heat by … [Read more...]
July Comes In With A Bang ~ Open Forum
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Summer. The first holiday of July is Kiss a Canadian Day. No, not really. But, feel free as Canada Day takes place on the 1st, ay! Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers and friends. America will be celebrating its independence on the 4th! What will you be doing on this glorious holiday? If you plan on grilling before the fireworks, … [Read more...]
The Month of Roses: June’s Open Forum
Mine is the Month of Roses; Yes, and mine The Month of Marriages! All pleasant sights And scents, the fragrance of the blossoming vine, The foliage of the valleys and the heights. Mine are the longest days, the loveliest nights; The mower’s scythe makes music to my ears; I am the mother of all dear delights; I am the fairest daughter of the year. Henry Wadsworth … [Read more...]
Welcome May, A Month For Mothers… May’s Open Forum
By Ann Welcome May, a month for mothers, flowers, and getting outdoors! We’d like to wish all of our readers who are mothers, grandmothers, step-mothers, foster mothers, godmothers, and friends-or-aunts-who-are-just-like-mothers a Happy Mother’s Day on May 12th. We hope you have a relaxing day with just the right balance of family and “me” time. Many of us are lucky … [Read more...]
April Is A Promise ~ April’s Open Forum
April is a promise that May is bound to keep. ~ Hal Borland Today is a day for a Fool! Happy April Fool's Day. If you get somebody good or if you are fooled by a prank, please share. Did you know that April is National Soft Pretzel Month? I particularly like mine smeared with warmed cream cheese. I am a lover of bread. There is no need for dessert if you have … [Read more...]
Think Green – March’s Open Forum!
By Lily March is here and the color is green! We have St. Patrick's Day, the first day of Spring and you might want to start off the 1st with some green eggs and ham to celebrate Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. Would you like some green and eggs and ham? It's also time to spring forward to longer days when we change our clocks to Daylight Savings … [Read more...]
The Month Of Love…February’s Open Forum
By Lily Welcome to February. The month of hearts and Valentines. Boyfriends and husbands, if you are feeling the stress of expectations for the holiday, you only need to be prepared, thoughtful, and do your best to throw in some romance. Your worries will be over on the fifteenth. Ladies, if you're wanting to indulge in some new makeup for the big day, be sure to check out … [Read more...]