Summer

Summer for Ellie kicked off on June 6th. It was bittersweet as we LOVED Ellie’s teachers through California Virtual Academy. We will really miss having their kind presence, albeit virtually, on weekday mornings. We started the celebrations with a stop at Hardester’s for doughnuts and balloons…some of Ellie’s favorites. Followed by the online end of… Continue reading Summer

Eating Well in a Food Desert

While not exactly a food desert, food shopping while staying in Middletown has been a bit challenging. There’s a nice grocery store/hardware store – Hardesters – within 10 minutes. And a few more minutes down the road, there’s a Grocery Outlet. Hardesters has a decent variety of fresh organic fruits and vegetables. It also carries… Continue reading Eating Well in a Food Desert