Kathiey's World

 I love to plan.  One thing I like is planning seasonal checklists.   I have made a Summer Check List with a list of things to do in the summer months as well as a few daily holidays.   Happy Summer Everyone! KathieyV

Quote of the Week I hope you have a wonderful week. God Bless You! KathieyV

  It is time to go Sunday Shopping.  I very much enjoy journaling.  There are so many ways and techniques too the journaling process.  Personally I don't write my journal on paper but I write mine on my computer.  I am thinking about printing out my journal and putting it in a notebook.  I put a couple of journal notebooks on my Amazon Shopping List as well as stickers which I think would be a nice touch for the pages. (I am an Amazon Affiliate.  If you buy anything on Amazon using my links, I get a percent of the sale with no added cost to you.  Thank You!) 1- Vintage Journaling Stickers Pack 240Pcs, Scrapbook Sticker Aesthetic Natural Plant Flower Mushroom Sticker Art Bullet Journals Planners DIY Sticker, Pretty Floral Decorative Retro Decals 2- Vintage Floral 3-Ring Binder - 2 inch (Personalized) 3- Rustic Leather Binder Handmade by Rustico in The USA, Handsewn,Thick, Rich Top-Grain Leather, 3 Ring Spine, 1.5" Rings, 4- Fanery sue Tree of Life Refillable Writing Journal 5 -

 A lot is going  on in the entertainment area as far as books, music, TV, and movies.   Here is what I have been watching and listening to lately.  The YouTube Version What am I reading?   I am listening to Bellevue and reading a physical book called Fable.   I find Bellevue to be fascinating. Fable is a young adult novel about pirates and adventure. Fable is a 17-year-old girl. She was raised on the sea with her mother and father. In an awful twist of fate, a storm arises that sinks their ship. Her mother dies, and she is left with her father, who abandons her on a dangerous island with thieves and very little food. So far, it is pretty good. I am on page 48. Bellevue is a non-fiction book about the facility in New York called Bellevue. In this book, you learn the history of the facility and some of New York's history, mainly concerning medicine and past diseases and their effects on the city.   I found the story of George Washington to be interesting. George was having some throa

 Journaling is one way to help decrease stress in our lives. According to insider.com  the benefits of journaling include reduction of stress, calming anxiety, decreasing depression, improving memory, strengthening the immune system, increasing optimism, and helps you cope with trauma. Other Benefits of Journaling Help you achieve your goals by helping you focus on them and thus make them a priority. Helps you acknowledge your problems and fears and, in so doing, possibly conquer them. Helps you gain confidence. Helps improve your writing skills Helps inspire you in many ways, and one way can be moving on after trauma. Helps you with your emotional health. What is Journaling It's simply writing down your thoughts and feelings to understand them more clearly. And if you struggle with stress, depression, or anxiety, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of your emotions and improve your mental health. University of Rochester Types of Journaling Methods T

Quote of the Week I hope you have a wonderful week. God Bless You! KathieyV

   It is time to go Sunday Shopping.  June is the perfect month for a picnic and with that in mind I went to amazon to find some picnic gear.  I did add one picnic activity for kids and adults. (I am an Amazon Affiliate.  If you buy anything on Amazon using my links, I get a percent of the sale with no added cost to you.  Thank You!) 1- Hivernou Picnic Blanket,Picnic Blanket Waterproof Foldable 2- Picnic at Ascot Original Insulated Picnic Cooler with Service for 4 on Wheels-Designed & Assembled in the USA 3- Igloo 00031379 Laguna 1 Gallon Red Star 4- Matinel Portable Wine Picnic Table - Glass Holder & Foldable Legs - with Bottle, Soda Can & Tumbler Holders - Folding Bamboo Snack & Cheese Tray with Ceramic Bowls for Camping, Beach & Park 5- Kootek Food Storage Containers 21 Pack with Lids, Kitchen Airtight Meal Prep Container Reusable Pantry Organization and Storage Plastic Lunch Box Leak Proof Microwavable Dishwasher Safe 6- Himal Collapsible Portable Cornhole Game

 I have heard the term "Dopamine Fashion" thrown around, and I decided to find out what it is.  Let's head off to Google... First off, why would we even want to stimulate dopamine in our bodies? I found the answer on a site called Into Action Recovery Centers .  Here is what they said... "In addition to our mood, dopamine also affects movement, memory, and focus. Healthy levels of dopamine drive us to seek and repeat pleasurable activities, while low levels can have an adverse physical and psychological impact. When the brain has a healthy level of dopamine, we feel good. Our motivation increases." This all sounds very helpful in boosting our mood and focus, so let's find out how to accomplish this with fashion. My initial thoughts on Dopamine Fashion had me thinking it was all about bright colors in your style statement.  I believed that the burst in dopamine to boost our mood was from the colors. It seems that is only part of it.  In a nutshell, it appears

   It is time to go Sunday Shopping.  I have one pair of sunglasses that I use for every occasion.  It would be nice to own a pair of stylish sunglasses and maybe even a pair of designer sunglasses, I have heard Michael Kors and Ray-Ban are good brands.  Maybe even sunglasses in different colors would be nice.  With this in mind let's head over to look for Amazon sunglasses to see what we can find. (I am an Amazon Affiliate.  If you buy anything on Amazon using my links, I get a percent of the sale with no added cost to you.  Thank You!) 1- Ray-Ban Rb4194 Square Sunglasses  Wow Ray-Bans are not what I would call one of the affordable options.  This is one with a lower price tag.  The thing I don't like about them is that their name is posted on the lense. 2- Michael Kors MK 1077 110813 Rose Gold/Camila Transpar  I thought I would select a Michael Kors option that appears to be in the category of stylish sunglasses. 3- Carfia Big Fashion Polarized Sunglasses for Women Retro Styl

Quote of the Week I hope you have a wonderful week. God Bless You! KathieyV

If you are in a time crunch and you need to make corn muffins this is a recipe for you.  Quick and easy Jiffy Creamy Corn Muffins.  I gave these an 8 out of 10 on my cooking scale.  For me, anything 8 or above is worth making again.   Happy Cooking Everyone!  KathieyV:-)

For Wine Wednesday this week, I thought I would take a look at Port Wines.   What is Port Wine? Recently I bought a white port at a local vineyard.  It was super sweet and rather tasty.  I found I needed to sip it rather than drinking it the way I enjoy my white wines. This wine lasted me a long time because it takes a while to sip a bottle of port. I later read that if an opened bottle of port is kept in a cool dark place, it can last 4-6 weeks.  Fast forward many months, and I decided to open another bottle of Port.  Much to my dismay, I did not like it, and it is going down the drain.  My untrained palate could only recognize the overwhelming flavor of almonds, and I did not like it. Port is a fortified wine. It is sweeter and higher in alcohol content than your standard wines.  It is higher in alcohol because of the added Brandy.  Below is a definition of port wine I found on Leaf TV. "During fermentation, the producer adds brandy to the wine. The brandy's high alcohol con

 I was trying to decide where to eat lunch on my visit to Apex, NC.  As I was strolling downtown, I came across Anna's Pizzeria and thought this sounded like a great lunch spot. Here is a quote from the website... "Although Anna’s Pizzeria was established in 1986, our story begins many, many years ago when owner, Yury Rojas, was just a toddler. His Aunt Anna, who was orginally from Italy, helped Yury’s family move to America." Here is a quote from the site... "Anna’s Pizzeria is a busy, family-friendly restaurant serving up authentic New York style pizzas and Italian dishes. There are currently two North Carolina restaurants – Apex and Fuquay-Varina – both located in charming, historic downtown locations." They provide seating both inside and outside. What did I order?  Pizza, of course.  The pizza was cheesy and delicious. There are many food options on the menu; check out their menu here. They also offer beer and wine, which is always a plus. It appears they s

It is the first week of June 2022.  I can't believe how fast time is flying by.  I like to have a scripture to hold onto each month, and this month, I have selected scripture from Lamentations.   I love that God's "mercies begin afresh each morning." God Bless You on Your Journey! KathieyV                

Join me for my five-book reading wrap-up! May 2022 To go to the book giveaway click on my YouTube Channel link and find more information. Here is my Youtube Video (There is an Amazon link to each book.  If you are interested in more information, click on the link.  I am an Amazon Affiliate.  If you click on the link and buy anything at all, I get a percent of the sale at no cost to you...thanks:-) ********************************************************************************* Book 1  "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" Narrated by Dan Stevens Audible Read Classics, Horror Audible Rating is 4.5/5 My Rating is 2/5 stars   Overview I found on Audible Narrator Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) presents an uncanny performance of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel, an epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of e