Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
One of the perks of being a chef is getting to travel to different cities and try local food. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. Over the years, I’ve noticed that most major cities and states have a signature food on the ‘must-try’ list, even if it appears to be slightly …
In the tradition of deal seekers and women who just can’t take the stuff piling up in the basement corners for one more day, it’s time to join the noble Saturday morning pursuit of garage sale season. We have a short time between the cold months to clear the clutter and set up shop in our garages and …
This is Honey. Honey is part of the family and my very best friend. She’s faithfully by my side everyday in my office. She’s a good listener, a fantastic snuggler and rescuer of all things that fall in the pool. She’s a also a bit of a slug. Just look at her. This is what …
Welcome to summer! Canadians work hard for their few and very short dog days of the season. My hope is that you make the most of them with delicious hydrating, high nutrient foods. Take a look at what the Meteorological Service of Canada predicts the hottest day will be in your area, and then stock …
This post is sponsored by RANA Here’s a fact that anyone living with a snorer can tell you; no one is sleeping in the house. Not the snorer or the person lying next to them. It’s something that in polite company we joke about, but the reality is it’s no laughing matter. Chronic snoring is …
My youngest daughter has been to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida more times than she is old. I am often asked when is the best time to bring a child and my response is always the same, there is no wrong time. Each age and stage has it’s own special place at the Happiest …
It’s summertime. Do you know what that means? Yeah sure, drinks out on the deck and jumping in the lake, but also… YARD SALE SEASON. There is not much I love more than a Saturday morning out in the sunshine, coffee in hand, browsing around garage sales. It’s my happy place. As an avid DIYer, …
2021 Update: It was over six years ago that I wrote this article about Caitlin Jenner coming out as transgender. My definition of a hero was a person who was admired for great or brave acts. At the time she met that criteria, but no longer. Since then I’ve learned about intersectionality, privilege, and what …
