I have a couple of heating pads. One is old and will get hotter than I'd like if I don't watch it closely. The other is newer and has an automated shut off after a couple of hours. It doesn't get as hot,

In a pinch instant coffee works. Lately I've been buying the Folgers instant coffee. It's nothing to brag about. But it does have caffeine. So theres that. I have yet to find an instant coffee that made

I've had Turkish Coffee before, but never made using traditional method of heated sand. Thanks for sharing your coffee experience. Now you have me curious to find a Turkish coffee shop that uses these

I've never cooked in a clay pot before. You do have me curious. What type or brand should I look for when purchasing a clay pot for cooking?

Good tips for gamers and general computer users too. I know in my area we had power surges which prompted me to unplug my computers to keep them safe. Another tips I implement during the coldest days in

Agreed! It's a fun GIF and represents our own dog's behavior quite well.

In our area we have a mix of evergreen trees and trees that shed their leaves.

Same. I'm curious to give it a try though. I do like ramen. I also like dill pickles. It should make for an interesting flavor combination.

Although the holiday season keeps life and work extra busy, I like to intentionally set time aside to reset. Even if it's just a nap or a quiet evening.

I saw a video where the person recommended chicken ramen with baby dill pickles. Apparently it's a flavorful combination.

"...feast of colors in the sky." What a perfect way to describe it. !LUV

Ah yes, especially after all the time it takes to make those plans.

Turns out my iPhone is too old to update to the latest and greatest iOS. So no Journal app for me :-(

I would take some bare essentials and plan to buy new journal items at my destination. Make it a fun excursion. 🖊📖

I see three different aspects to your journal writing: The structure - Panels ala Manga style The visuals/graphics/doodles The words To me these are three different parts of the brain. I applaud you for

Everything turned out well. The best part is we have leftovers so no need to cook today. Which is a double win in my book.

Youngest son experimented with a flourless recipe. So the cookie bars were more of a cookie crumble. Quite delicious though. We have decided it will definitely go into our dessert rotation.

Interesting. I don't think I've ever tried raisin cookies without them being in an oatmeal cookie. Makes sense that raisins could be in other cookie types.

Now that's exciting!

I find the sound of moving water relaxing.