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living with stress

July 31, 2020

weeds

I recently read an article about stress and realized I had experienced the entire list of top 5 most stressful life events in the last 2 years – a couple more than once!  I was glad to happen upon the list since it was satisfying to know I had successfully navigated through such a tough time in my life.

COVID-19, of course, presents its own unique kind of challenges and I doubt there is anyone not experiencing a whole new level of stress as a result of the pandemic!   It needs its own life experience stress list!

walking bridge

I am sure I am not alone in losing all my employment as a result of COVID-19 – it’s scary!

You may have noticed I haven’t been posting at my regular frequency and that is because all my time online is now spent job searching.  It is hard to find something to post when the main activity of the day is looking for job postings!

queens annes lace and needles
In the same way I was able to get through the last 2 years, I am determined to get through these COVID-19 times successfully and not suffer setbacks in all the progress I have made in my life.

berries on a walk

Spending every second behind the screen searching for open positions may not be the best for my stress level, so I am making a promise to myself to try and continue to post regularly – even if only one time each week.  Don’t worry – I won’t be posting job search details!  I am making a commitment to myself to change up my environment – even if only for a short time – at least once each week.

queens anne lace

I am hoping a different environment will change up my perspective and give me some new motivation each week.  This week I changed it up with a new walk!

How are you dealing with the stresses caused by COVID-19?

feet on bridge

Thanks for stopping by!

Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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peach ice pops with honey & thyme

July 7, 2020

plate of peach ice pops

I bought way too many peaches!  I just couldn’t resist!  But now, what to do with them – I can’t possibly eat them all!  Ice pops of course!

Extra peaches plus 90 degree temps equal…peach ice pops, for sure!

I don’t need to add a lot of calories to make some super yummy ice pops.  I can just let the natural peach flavor come through!  This is easy to accomplish but baking (or grilling) the peaches before using them in the pops.

peach ice pop close up

Peach Ice Pops with Honey & Thyme (makes 5 or 6)

  • 5 medium ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped small

Put the peaches, cut side down on a piece of parchment paper lining a baking sheet.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

baking peaches

Put the peaches – skins and all – into a blender with all the ingredients except the thyme and blend until smooth.  Add the thyme last so it won’t pulverize – just mix it in.

sage and thyme

Pour the mixture into your pop molds and freeze overnight or per the manufacturer’s instructions.

ice pops peach

Enjoy!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

P.S. I hope by now you own an ice pop mold.  If not, order one online or pick one up at HomeGoods – it is SO worth the purchase!  I also own an ice shaver, but that’s a story for another day!  ;)

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