Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “summer”
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A few weeks ago, my husband announced we should take a road trip … and he wanted to leave in three days. We aren’t spontaneous, but obviously that trait played no factor in our enthusiasm. Perhaps it was the country moving slowly away from strict guidelines for COVID 19 that spurred our trip What I do …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Who wants to spend time in a hot kitchen when summer calls for recipes that beat the heat? See below for three of my go-to salad favorites. These are tasty and easy! Easy Broccoli Salad 3 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Summer is in full swing, and we are loving every sun-kissed day. Who can think about summer without swimming, picnics, fishing, and sunscreen? Describing these warm lazy days can leave us searching for how to fill our hours, but let’s give it a try. A – Adventure B – Baseball C – Camping D – Dance …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Summer has us busy—sometimes too busy. In the middle of fun-filled exhaustion, we hear a speaker or read an article asking how we are making a difference in our community. Ouch. We hadn’t thought about that. We’re busy planning and implementing a vacation which leaves us a bit stressed and needing a rest afterward. Work piles …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Recently I posted a question on Facebook asking for recommendations of their favorite movie of all times. Over 415+ people responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, so I compiled the following list of all time favorite movies. These are listed below in the order of votes received linked to the IMDb website that showcases that movie selection. The …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This summer has been amazing. We’ve enjoyed fabulous days bathed in sunshine and bursting with fun. Some of you have made memories away from home, and some have explored your backyard. Many of us have spent time at picnics and barbecues, family reunions, fireworks, and lazy afternoons by the beach or pool. But I think we’re …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills June is National Dairy Month, and what better way to celebrate our introduction to summer than ice cream. For many of us, that means heading to the nearest ice cream or frozen yogurt shop. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy some form of ice cream, and even those who are lactose intolerant can find this …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills It’s June, and most people are looking forward to a vacation. But is that on your summer calendar? For some, a staycation makes more sense. Tension and stress war against our minds and bodies, making it critical to leave our work-related obligations behind. Becoming consumed day after day with fulfilling responsibilities is a vicious trap. We …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills August is fading from the calendar. The weather here in Houston is hot and humid. Most schools in our area are in session. The Summer Olympics are over for another four years. The US packed away the medals! Retailers feature fall and winter clothing. Deadly Encounter was a new book release. Football fans are scheduling tailgate …
Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – 10 Reasons Why I Love Houston in the Summer via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1DxPU0x #WritersLife (Click to Tweet) Some of you are thinking about visiting or even relocating to Houston. The mild, year around temperatures are appealing but the summers have you a little hesitant. The 100+ degrees with humidity at the same percent may cause you to …
