Food, Family, and Lifestyle
Over the past few weeks, I have been fortunate enough to be able to watch my daughter at Tennis practice and competing in games. Before I head out each afternoon, I pack us a bag with food and water as I get hungry mid-afternoon, and she is always hungry after expending so much energy in…
What is recovery from a stem cell transplant like? Although I already shared about the first thirty days post stem cell transplant, I thought for this post I would attempt to cover the 100 post stem cell transplant days as those 100 days were among the most challenging I have endured. After thirty days, I…
Now that I am approved to get out an about more post stem cell transplant, including dining outdoors, we decided to treat my husband to BBQ, or whatever he craved, at Dog Watch Café. Father’s Day 2019 at Dog Watch Café in Mystic Connecticut First of all, the décor and ambiance was fantastic: Cute tables…
Is Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend really worth obsessing over? Is air necessary for life? I first grabbed a bottle in January and we went through it faster than you can say ‘Pass the seasoning’. I then went back and Trader Joe’s to graab some more bottles but the shelves were bare, therefore,…
The first thirty days after Stem Cell Transplant were a roller coaster. Actually, the more I think about it, most of the effects I felt were due to the chemotherapy which stopped two days prior to the actual transplant. One side effect of the transplant was more of a mechanical aspect. I had two new…
The day finally arrived for my stem cell transplant: the day I believe is the end of the Leukemia in my body, and its’ existence in my family. I first had 5 days of a super strong chemotherapy cocktail followed by two days of rest. This chemotherapy was so strong that to this day (Day…
This time of year rolls around every spring: time to make the Rice Krispie Treats Recipes! I have had three Rice Krispie Treats Recipes on my blog for years, but decided you might want some more ideas, so I present fifteen of them for you! First up, gluten free cake batter krispies: Nutella rice krispies…
Forty days have passed since my stem cell transplant, and while there is much to share, I am currently daydreaming of the summer with my children. One task my daughter wants to work on is making filling the house full of succulent crafts and decorations. I mean we are talking from felt to wall hangings….
You may be aware that March 14th is National Potato Chip Day. I don’t know about you but I am more of a savory rather than a sweets person, which means I crave salty rather than sugary foods (not that I never crave a brownie or sliced of cake). I poked around this blog to…
