2021 Life Updates

Guess who’s back?  Back again…  Ufda.  I did not expect to take such a hiatus from blogging!  In fact, I went into the year with so many ideas for blog posts.  I also went into the year with a positive pregnancy test and symptoms from that definitely changed things.

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Our Favorite Projects of 2020

Happy New Year!  Over the past few years, I have always been so eager to get to the next year.  After all that has happened in 2020, you’d think I’d be ready to do that again.  But while 2020 has had plenty of disappointments and challenges, I want to reflect on the good things that happened.  We were blessed with more togetherness than ever before.  We learned how to live, work, and play within our own homes.  Yes, vacations were cancelled, shopping trips became packages left on our doorsteps, and outings were not without face masks and hand sanitizer.  But if you try, I am sure you can find highlights from the year and moments to be grateful for.

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Peppermint Syrup For Coffee Drinks

The timing of the Pumpkin Spice Latte is very controversial.  The actual enjoyment of the drink is also debatable.  But the ultimate coffee flavor that doesn’t get enough street cred in my opinion is peppermint!  As soon as my coffee and lattes switch from iced to hot, the peppermint syrup makes its seasonal debut.  Last winter I couldn’t find peppermint syrup anywhere so I got creative and made my own.  It’s the easiest thing in the world and the results are super delicious too!

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Alcohol-Free Wine to Celebrate the Holidays

It goes without saying that 2020 is a very different year.  The holidays will be different.  Alcohol consumption is already different – it’s increased over last year thanks to the pandemic.  So why not end the year with different wine?  Alcohol-free wine that is.  I’ve been trying different brands for months and have narrowed it down to my top picks here.

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