I’ve said this before, but here’s the reminder again: this is not a recipe blog. There’s a few reasons for that, outlined in this post from 2022 when I last included a recipe. https://tabathashipleybooks.com/2022/12/14/banana-pudding-squares/ This is a blog where I share stories. Sometimes, those stories include recipes. I mentioned before that my Grandmother had a... Continue Reading →
This is actually a story. It just happens to be a story that involves food so I will include the recipe in case you’re interested after hearing the story.
When I lost my maternal grandmother, I blogged about finding my new normal. What I didn’t mention then was that my paternal grandmother was a big part of that. She was that link to her generation. I even remember her saying to me, on the porch during my Nana’s celebration of life, “I’m the last... Continue Reading →
My kids start schooling from home Tuesday.
Three and a half years ago we acquired a china hutch from a family friend.
I asked on social media if you’d be interested in a post about our homeschool journey. A few people responded saying YES they’d want it. If this helps even one person… let’s do it!
Sometimes, hanging onto our memories of a time when someone thought about us, even a little, is the best we can do.
Holiday Traditions We have a LOT of those around this family. Here's a few: Christmas Jammies-Each member of the family opens ONE package before going to bed on Christmas Eve. It's ALWAYS Christmas Pajamas.Christmas Eve Game Night-Each Christmas Eve we have a BIG get together. Everyone brings a dish to share so there's plenty of... Continue Reading →
A memory or story? Well I tell those all the time! Let's see if I can come up with one that I've never written about on here before. San Diego My husband and I took my kids on an amazing vacation to San Diego in 2014. We had plans to stay in a nice hotel,... Continue Reading →
I married my first love.
