Seasonal Archives

Helpful New Year’s Resolutions

Posted by Taylor Davis | Dec 30, 2020 | Holidays, Winter | 14

I’ll jump on the bandwagon of people saying “Thank goodness 2020 is almost over!” Yes, it’s been a tough year. But the end of any year brings forth the hope for the coming year to be better, and for all of us to try and become better people. That’s where New Year’s Resolutions come in!

And who doesn’t like making a good New Year’s resolution? (OK, so most …

Tasty Side Dishes For Thanksgiving

Posted by Taylor Davis | Nov 23, 2020 | Fall, Food, Holidays | 11

We all love thanksgiving, but like every other holiday in 2020, it will be much different this year. For this Thanksgiving, it’s just going to be our immediate family. But next year we’ll really be able to celebrate!

In our home, like in so many others, a big topic of pre-Thanksgiving chatter is about side dishes. Everyone has a favorite and they all put in a request for …

A Very Scary Halloween

Posted by Taylor Davis | Oct 30, 2020 | Fall, Holidays | 7

Tomorrow is Halloween, although this year’s event will be much different from those in the past. With a pandemic still plaguing the country, this is one really, really scary Halloween.

But despite everything going on, it’s still a great opportunity to eat some tasty treats! (Boy, do I love my candy!)

According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers say they will spend an average of $86.27 on Halloween, …

Pumpkin Spice Everywhere You Look

Posted by Taylor Davis | Oct 15, 2020 | Fall, Food | 25

It’s that time of the year again – everywhere you look you see some product with pumpkin spice. Last weekend when I went shopping, I lost count of all the pumpkin-spice-enhanced products that I came across.

We all know Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, but there are dozens (hundreds? thousands?? millions???) of other pumpkin-spice-flavored items on the market. They range from the edible to the inedible.

Personally, …

It’s A Staycation Summer For Many

Posted by Taylor Davis | Jul 17, 2020 | Summer, Travel & Vacation | 3

Our family, like so many others, unfortunately, have had to change our summer vacation plans due...

Celebrating The Fourth Of July Holiday

Posted by Taylor Davis | Jul 1, 2020 | Holidays, Summer | 2

Well, this year’s Fourth of July celebrations will be a lot different than past years. Even though conditions have improved in New York State, my family will be keeping close to home, socially distancing as much as possible.

Many throughout the country feel the same way.