by crystal | Feb 11, 2019 | The Middle Years Journey
Instant Pot New Years Day Soup My Mother was born and raised in North Carolina and can cook her butt off. We grew up eating Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day. African American traditions say eating Black Eyed Peas on New Years will bring prosperity. I didn’t eat any...
by crystal | Feb 5, 2019 | Empty Nesting, The Middle Years Journey
A funny thing happens when your kids grow up, the time comes when you lose your “Mom Cred” It’s been almost a year since my Daughter graduated high school. I can’t believe she will soon be done with her first year of college! These last few months have...
by crystal | Feb 5, 2019 | The Middle Years Journey
Darn it, I am determined to rediscover my love for reading this year! Gone are the days when I could spend my allowance at Kmart to get the latest Judy Blume or Babysitters Club book. I would look forward to going home, sitting in my favorite chair and read my books...
by crystal | Jan 25, 2019 | The Middle Years Journey
I’m going to do something new for 2019. Each month I will incorporate a segment on the blog called “Midlife Rewind.” I’ll talk about things from yesteryear that bring back the warm and fuzzies. I’m sure if you are in your “Middle Years” you’ll reminisce...
by crystal | Jan 24, 2019 | The Middle Years Journey
I took a much-needed break from everything the last two months of 2018. I wanted to enjoy myself and try to grab onto some holiday cheer. I did not go crazy with Christmas shopping, stress about family events, or let the looming year-end close craziness at work...