Author: traci

  • Summer 2018 Accomplishments

    As Phineas and Ferb say, “There’s 104 days of summer vacation And school comes along just to end it So the annual problem for our generation Is finding a good way to spend it.” I don’t have 104 days off this summer.  I have about 70 days off this summer.  So, what do I want…

  • Today after an appointment, I found myself at a new to me park.  I had never been to this park before and it was at that moment that I wished I had my DSL-R.  I found a few good photo ops at the park. These photos that I took while at the park were taken…

  • As I mentioned in my June 3 – Monday Menu Monday post, my aunt came into town.  While she was here, she helped me reorganize my kitchen. I did not take photos of my kitchen before she organized my pantry / kitchen.  So, these are only after shots. Previously, there were two plastic 3 tier…

  • Mom, What’s For Dinner? – Week of June 3, 2018

    It has been a hot minute since I have made a menu plan.  For a while, I was eating out way TOO much.  Like almost every day. The cost of eating out plus the unhealthiness of eating out was wearing down on us. My aunt came into town for a week.  While she was here,…

  • Sullivan’s Island – Day 9 Part 6

    After we were done visiting Fort Moultrie, we briefly explored Sullivan’s Island. I wish we would have spent more time exploring the island. I’ll have to put it on my to do list for the next time we visit Folly Beach. While we were there, we went to the Co-Op to get lunch. I got…

  • Sundried Tomato Garlic Noodles – A pantry meal (Vegetarian)

    My aunt came into town and helped me rearrange my pantry. Once I knew what was in my pantry, it was easy to decide what to make for dinner. I had some Pasta Roni’s Butter and Garlic noodles, sundried tomatoes, black olives, chickpeas, and canned chicken in the pantry. What could I make for dinner?…

  • Fort Moultrie Part 2 – Day 9 Part 5

    Click here and here for more information about the tour of the fort. This video covers 1794 until the Revolutionary War era. We also walked around the park next to the fort. We were able to see Fort Sumter from the harbor which was cool. I hope you enjoy this video. Join me next week…

  • Here is a vegetarian side dish for your Memorial Day dinner. Here is what you need: Coleslaw mix (14 oz.) Mayo Trader Joe’s seasoning salt or celery seed and dry mustard Salt and pepper Apple cider vinegar Sugar I used coconut sugar instead of refined sugar in my dressing. Have a magical day, Traci

  • BBQ Tofu – A Vegetarian Memorial Day Recipe (GF, V, DF)

    As we are getting ready for Memorial Day, it is tough being a vegetarian when the holiday focuses on eating grilled meat. Or is it really that tough? Today I’m bringing you a quick and easy recipe for Barbecue Tofu. You can enjoy the tastes of barbecue while staying plant based. Win-Win. Here is what…

  • Fort Moultrie Tour Part 1 – Day 9 Part 4

    The rain stopped while we were in the museum. So, although it was wet outside, we were able to enjoy checking out the fort. The fort tour begins with the World War II era and continues onto the Revolutionary War era. Today’s video only covers until 1794. Click here and here for more information about…