Sassy Silver Sisters

    My husband and I  don’t  usually do a whole lot for our anniversary.  We usually go out to dinner.  This year I decided we needed to do something different.  I  didn’t  want to go far, just do something out of the ordinary.   So  I discussed it with my husband and we came up with an idea to only have it shot down because the facility I wanted to go to did not have food on a Wednesday night and they were booked for the weekend. Where could we go for just the night that  wouldn’t  take a whole day of traveling.  (That is if you are in Virginia already.)  I  didn’t  want to go just to a hotel.  I wanted something a little different.  Finally, we decided on Peaks of Otter.  We spent our 2 nd  night of  o ur honeymoon at Peaks of Otter.  Why not?  It’s not that far away and it is  a beautiful drive.    Peaks of Otter Lodge ,  85554 Blue Ridge  P...

***UPDATED 7/14/23*** It’s been hot and sticky in Virginia lately. What would make it tolerable is a cold & refreshing treat. My grandkids love popsicles and I have them ready when they come over for a visit. You don’t have to have anything fancy to make popsicles. All you need is some fruit juice, fruit, and some sort of mold. I’ve made them in small cups with a popsicle stick and I’ve made them in a silicone mold.   Here are some delicious recipes that you can make for your kids, grandkids, or just for yourself.  The link to the recipes is highlighted in this post. Thanks to all those bloggers that share their love for food and family. 🍧 🍧🍧🍧🍧 🍧 🍧🍧🍧🍧 🍧 🍧🍧🍧🍧 🍧 🍧🍧🍧🍧 At Live Eat Learn she has the most delectable popsicles using fruit, yogurt, coconut milk, and even veggies in some of them. Got to sneak in the veggies, they won't even know they are getting a healthy snack.         Sneaky Spinach 1.5 cups milk, 1 cup fresh spinach, 1/4...

One of the stops during our trip to Arizona this year was a placed called Lake Havasu City .  Our Mom loves to visit there and a matter of fact goes there every year.  I can’t say that I blame her.  It was pretty quiet when Leroy, Mom and I were there earlier this year.  Of course, we were not there in top tourist season. We stayed at The Nautical Beachfront Resort.   The room faced the beautiful  lake.  Some days there was plenty to watch, people on jet skis and small boats. It was a little too cool for swimming. These were some of the decorative walls at the resort where we stayed. The moon shown bright at night.  I couldn’t resist getting the picture of the palm trees in the moon light. There are replica light houses from all over.  This one, which is one of many, is a replica of a lighthouse on Lake Superior.  You can boat around the lake or drive around to see them. Many people travel around the town and lake in four wheel dr...

We girls recently made these on our YouTube LIVE. They are easy, quick, and a great use of seashells. I have a stash of seashells from all my beach trips so I shared them with my sisters. This craft is great for kids and a wonderful way to use the shells they have collected. Here's what you will need: flower pot craft glue hot glue gun brush  sand seashells clear sealant tray or plate to put sand in Instructions : Get all your supplies ready to go. Hot glue on & sand in the tray. Cover your pot with glue then roll it in sand. When it’s dry you can use hot glue (for an inside pot) or a stronger adhesive like E600 (for an outdoor pot) to embellish your pot with shells. You can spray it with a clear sealant if you like. NOTE :  Before placing the shells on the pot, we decided to mark the pot first with a marker, then glued the sand on the pot. Where to buy these products: The terracotta pot, glue gun & clear sealant you can find at Walmart, and the other i...

***UPDATED 6/25/23*** We hope you s pend your Independence Day celebrating with pride and great food. T hese all-American desserts make for a tasty   Fourth of July celebration.   No-Bake Berry Cheesecakes Delish.com Serving them in little dishes means everyone gets their own, and who doesn't love to dig their spoon into their own cute mini cheesecake?! To make for fewer dishes, use clear plastic cups.   Firecracker Strawberries Delish.com We all know there needs to be booze. These  red, white, and blue  strawberries are first soaked in vodka, then dunked in marshmallow fluff and sprinkles for the most patriotic look ever. Just make sure when serving children, you have an identifiable tray of RWB strawberries just for them ;)   Flag cake FoodNetwork.com Oh say, can you see...this delightful cake is all about the stars and strips and creamy icing!    FROZEN CHOCOLATE-COVERED BANANAS twosisterscrafting.com Bananas & chocolate....

Our annual trip to the OBX came in May this year. Typically the weather is super nice this time of year. But the ocean water is still to chilly for me.  We stay at my husbands family vacation home in Rodanthe. Have you ever seen the movie Nights in Rodanthe ? That house is just up the street. It's especially fun to look at that house and take pictures. Someone actually moved the house a few years ago from it's original beachfront property because it was getting ready to go into the ocean. I'm glad whoever bought the house saved it. We stayed ten days this time around. The weather was perfect, in the mid 70s most of the time. Our daughter and grandson came along. We’ve been coming done as a family for over 30 years. My husband's family has been coming down for over 45 years.  Day1: We usually stop at a rest area a couple hours into the trip. Virginia has these LOVE signs all around the state. The next stop is ALWAYS The Border Station. Half the store is in Virginia and...