WELCOME

<p>This year, I have tried to maintain my attitude of gratitude. I have tried to focus on turning my complaints into positives, to find the good things I can say about hosting. </p>

We live in a world where people often hide behind computers and their smartphones, and often spreading love isn’t at the forefront of our daily interactions. This Thanksgiving season, take some time to pass on your gratitude to others. Everybody could use a kind word, and smiles are contagious.

Ambiguous grief is so hard because it is undefined. You may see the person you care about but it’s no longer the relationship that fills you. You can be told you’re a priority but the actions don’t match. You can be understanding of the circumstances, but that doesn’t dull the pain.

I love fall – sweater weather, fires, chili, the leaves changing, what’s not to love? What a beautiful time to improve your children’s language skills while enjoying fall activities and creating memories.

There is nothing like going apple picking on a fall day with your family, but what to do with all those apples? Try this recipe for Simple Chunky Applesauce.

My favorite fall activity is our visit to The Little Farmer in Malone, WI. I went on a date to The Little Farmer in college 16 years ago, and I have visited every year since.

My go-to fall recipe is the famous “Dump Dessert” — this little concoction never disappoints me, seriously. If desserts could be a reliable item of clothing (unlike non-stretch jeans), “Dump Dessert” would be your favorite stretchy pajama pants, you know the ones– you have had them since your early 20s and they still fit–thoooose pants.

Back to school means back to routine, including actually eating healthy lunches and dinners, which means meal planning for the win.