#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Happy 2nd Blogiversary!

March 3, 2007 · Narrative

Just a quick one tonight. Wasn’t going to post, but since today is the TWO YEAR BLOGIVERSARY of Sweetnicks, I couldn’t resist! It’s hard to believe that Sweetnicks has been around for two years already – time sure does fly.

So much has happened in the last two years … let’s see …
– I quit my job after 20 years to write full-time and start a travel agency. Oh yeah, and sell Avon and Tupperware in my free time.
– The Husband changed jobs
– Both The Neighbor Husband and The Neighbor Wife changed not only jobs, but careers
– We did a vacation or two or three. No, we usually don’t take three vacations in two years, but it had been 8 years since our last vacation, so we were overdue. No cruise this year, sniff, sniff, but definitely next year and I can’t wait.
– We befriended The Newlywed Neighbors
– I had my gall bladder out, then The Neighbor Husband feeling left out, had his gall bladder removed, followed by The Husband and The Neighbor Wife making their own trips to the hospital, but managing to avoid surgery. Mom had her stint in the hospital, for much longer than all of us combined, but is doing great.
– ARF/5-A-Day and Weekend Dog Blogging were born
– I bought the Well Fed Network
– I started a new site with Madeline
– Started writing for CMS Wire, Daily Wireless, IT Management and VoIP News
… hmm, what else?

I’m sure there’s tons more, and given what I know is already coming up this year (and nope, I’m not tellin’), there’s plenty more in store. Thanks for coming back here, day after day, to see what’s cooking, not only in the kitchen, but in our lives. It’s been a fun ride!

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  1. Lynn / vigilant20 says

    March 3, 2007 at 3:22 am

    Dang, you’ve been busy!

    Reply
  2. Lydia says

    March 3, 2007 at 3:25 am

    Happy two-year blog birthday! What a wonderful achievement.

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    March 3, 2007 at 4:28 am

    Happy Blogiversary and congratulations on two years! I hope you keep it up as long as you still enjoy it!

    Reply
  4. Connie Peterson says

    March 3, 2007 at 2:19 pm

    Happy Anniversary – and many more!!!

    Reply
  5. Kalyn says

    March 3, 2007 at 3:41 pm

    Happy anniversary to your blog. What a lot of change you’ve had in your life in two years!

    Reply
  6. Brilynn says

    March 3, 2007 at 4:17 pm

    Wow, congrats! That is quite an amazing 2 years you’ve had!

    Reply
  7. Marce says

    March 3, 2007 at 5:31 pm

    Happy second blogiversary! That list must make you really proud, you´ve achieved a lot of things in the last two years… for many more to come!

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    March 3, 2007 at 10:26 pm

    Wow, it doesn’t seem like two years has gone by.

    We sure have gone through a lot with each over that time. And we’re looking forward to many, many more years together.

    Congrats!!!

    The Neighbors (wife)

    Reply
  9. patsy says

    March 3, 2007 at 11:43 pm

    Congratulations! I have really enjoyed reading your blog… for almost the whole 2 years! I didn’t discover it until part of the way through your first one.

    You must be thrilled to look over the list of things you have accomplished during the past 2 years. Blogging is certainly a good way to keep track of what you have done! Keep up the great work – I look forward to reading what’s new every day.

    Reply
  10. Bob says

    March 4, 2007 at 11:57 pm

    Congrats! I read your posts every day. Happy blogoversary!

    Reply
  11. Madeline says

    March 5, 2007 at 9:57 pm

    Yippee and Congratulations! That’s a list I am proud to be in!

    Reply
  12. Cate says

    March 6, 2007 at 2:07 am

    Thanks everyone! It’s been such a unique experience … here’s to another year of fun-filled activities!

    Reply
  13. Vanessa says

    March 12, 2007 at 6:55 pm

    Congrats! What a wonderful (and busy) two years!

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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