Epic British Vacay: Daniel’s Birthday!

June 26, 2024 (Day 7): Sea, Sky, and Cake It was a sea day today, for which we were immensely grateful. Much as we’ve enjoyed all the tours thus far, we are more than ready to rest. It also happens to be Daniel’s birthday! And having seen the main dining room sing Happy Birthday toContinueContinue reading “Epic British Vacay: Daniel’s Birthday!”

Dinner at 1800: Sponge Cake

Also, apparently, known as “diet-bread” (wouldn’t that be nice?). Easy, right? One would think. But not the way The Frugal Housewife chose to present it! Honestly, this recipe turned out…but I’m getting ahead of myself. Don’t forget to watch the short version over on Instagram! Sponge Cake The Frugal Housewife Published in 1832 This recipeContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Sponge Cake”

Relaxation Time

Today was my first truly relaxing day in ages. Granted, last Sunday, I did nothing but sleep all day, but I felt like that was more  recovering from the previous couple weeks and simultaneously saving up to survive the next couple weeks. Today felt different, mostly, I think, because I get three days in aContinueContinue reading “Relaxation Time”

Birthdays!!

So yesterday was my birthday! Such a different birthday from last year! Last year was just miserable. Daniel and I both were sick, and Daniel didn’t seem to understand that just because I said we should wait to celebrate my birthday until we were well didn’t mean to ignore my birthday entirely, and I feltContinueContinue reading “Birthdays!!”