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Courage to Start

Byrosesmorningcoffee@gmail.com August 27, 2019August 13, 2021

The time has come when I have decided to begin the blogging journey with my recent retirement and move to Virginia. We have lived in our present home for 30 plus years and has been the perfect place to raise our 3 children but as everyone knows things change, children grow up and move away and you look at things through different eyes!

The reason for the move from PA to Virginia is to be closer to our children and grandchildren. I don’t have to tell any of you how fast the time seems to go, especially as we get older.

My hope in writing this blog will have you follow along on our journey as we fix up the retirement home we found!

Of course, it wouldn’t be my journey unless I add favorite recipes, baking & a mix of decorating tips and ideas!

The title of this blog sums up how I feel as we approach the fall season. Many of you a possibly facing the courage to start new jobs, new school years for you or your children, and maybe even retirement!

I have included this great image that pretty much sums up this very first blog post of mine!

Thanks for reading,

Rose

Want to bake with zucchini brownies and chocolate cake?

Byrosesmorningcoffee@gmail.com August 7, 2020August 23, 2020

Want to bake something with zucchini and chocolate? I know every cookbook has zucchini recipes along with many recipes on Pinterest if you do a search. Why not add a couple more to your collection with these delicious chocolate and dessert recipes using zucchini. First what is a zucchini ? According to The Spruce Eats;…

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Challenges, love them, or no thanks?

Byrosesmorningcoffee@gmail.com August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

Challenges do your find yourself motivated by them or intimidated by them? *This post contains affiliate links that earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you! It’s been 2 years next week that I challenged myself to start a blog! If you remember that was about the same time we had bought…

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What are your 7 Favorite Fall Activities?

Byrosesmorningcoffee@gmail.com September 15, 2020September 19, 2020

Fall or Autumn officially happens on September 22. It is based on the Autumn Equinox. There are many things you can do in the fall of the year & I would love to share the 7 best fall activities to do in this beautiful season. According to the Old Farmers Almanac, one definition of fall…

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Sheep Moving & Sam the Ram

Byrosesmorningcoffee@gmail.com November 13, 2019August 23, 2020

Moving the sheep was one of the many steps to this move. Once we arrived with the second truck load we got things unpacked. The next big step to this move was the arrival of the sheep. Fortunately for John he found a very dependable driver. He was able to get the sheep loaded at…

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Cookies from your Kitchen

Byrosesmorningcoffee@gmail.com August 23, 2021August 23, 2021

I just want to thank everyone who has already purchased my book!! I would like to offer a “Free Bonus” to all of you that bought the first week, at a slighlty higher price! Also if you could leave a review I would appreciate it! I designed a Free Bonus to those who want to…

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Get Ready for Back to School

Byrosesmorningcoffee@gmail.com August 7, 2020August 24, 2020

Some of the links below may contain an affiliate link which earns me a small commision at no extra cost to you! Getting ready to go back to school? We can all agree that last school year was not something any of us could have planned for right? Even though the previous school year did…

12 Comments

Rebecca Smith says:

September 25, 2019 at 4:53 pm

So nice to hear about your new chapter 🙂

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1. Rosethomas491@gmail.com says:
  
  September 25, 2019 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thanks Becky! We are excited too!
  
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Kara says:

October 1, 2019 at 12:21 pm

Rose, I love this idea! I am excited to follow along on this wonderful next chapter for you and your family!! God’s blessings to you all!

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1. Rosethomas491@gmail.com says:
  
  October 1, 2019 at 6:29 pm
  
  Thanks Kara! Such a huge undertaking but so excited to be closer to the kids/grandkids! If you ever find yourself near Floyd, Virginia I would love to have you stop!
  
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Lisa Taylor says:

October 2, 2019 at 1:19 pm

So excited to follow your blog, Rose!

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1. Rosethomas491@gmail.com says:
  
  October 2, 2019 at 2:58 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa! The tech side of things had me crazy & it’s still a work in progress but I figured why not!!
  
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Marlene says:

October 2, 2019 at 1:51 pm

Great idea, Rose!! Will definitely be following!!

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1. Rosethomas491@gmail.com says:
  
  October 2, 2019 at 2:59 pm
  
  Thanks Marlene! Getting things packed up now for the first load going next week! Thought this word be a great way to challenge myself & keep in contact with everyone too!
  
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Pam says:

October 2, 2019 at 2:52 pm

Very cool. It will be awesome to follow you on your new adventure!

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1. Rosethomas491@gmail.com says:
  
  October 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thank you! Yes it will be an adventure! It will be fun sharing!
  
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Kay Schettler says:

October 3, 2019 at 7:54 am

Love this! Miss seeing you so this is a great way to stay in touch!

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1. Rosethomas491@gmail.com says:
  
  October 3, 2019 at 9:53 am
  
  Thanks Kay! Yes sign up & hopefully each week I’ll update! Crazy right now but excited to get down there! You guys have to definitely stop on you way south!
  Rose
  
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