Bekah's Bits: Saturday Suggestions: Inspirations for Your Weekend

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Saturday Suggestions: Inspirations for Your Weekend

Spring is teasing us here in Indiana. TEASING US. What a wonderful week of warmer temps and some sunshine! The ice fully melted on the lake, and I realized how much I had forgotten and missed the sound of water lapping up against the shore. I know winter will come back, but I have savored the treat of this week. I’ve also spent part of this week finding some little treasures for you – so here you go!

ONE.

Monday I told you about our monthiversary date to the camping and RV show. We have eventual plans to travel at length, but we plan to have a home base to return to between trips. Even though that isn’t a true full-time plan, I still like to read posts about full-time RV life to learn! This post talks about the pros and cons of such a life. It was fun to read and think about the dreams for someday! (Could you do it?) BONUS: I found these ideas for cute, homey, cozy RV décor. We loved turning ours into a true home on wheels and know that is something we would want again if we are able to travel at length. Some of these ideas seem a bit awkward to me if you’re on the move frequently, because they would take a lot of securing to be road ready, but they’re still cute. (And if you’re planning to stay in one place for a while, that awkwardness would be eliminated!)

TWO.

Ryan and I were mesmerized by the talent of the ice carvings when we went to the Meltdown festival. I cannot imagine being able to create those intricate designs with chainsaws and chisels (and whatever else they use). I tried to see if people ever attempt this stuff on their own, and it turns out, several years ago, a lady in Canada made a whole ice garden in her yard. You can read about it and see some pictures here. How creative is this!?!? I am still sure, even without chainsaws being involved, that I would not be able to accomplish this level of beauty. BONUS: Here are more pictures of her work – from a different article!

THREE.

If you’re not into decorating for Valentine’s Day (or anything regarding Valentine’s Day) but you need something fun to try, here is an entire post of random “holidays” to celebrate in February and other ways to bring joy to a potentially cold and gray month. If you can’t find a winner on this list, I might not be able to help you! Ha!

FOUR.

I told you earlier this week about the fondue night we hosted. Here is the recipe for the cheese fondue I made. I ended up subbing in white cheddar for the Emmenthal cheese, because I don’t know what that is and it did not exist where I was shopping. (I had made this fondue before and liked it – and I am confident I also subbed out for that cheese then, but I don’t remember what I picked the first time.) If cheese fondue is not your thing, but chocolate is, here is a recipe I’ve used before for that. Dessert dippers are so much fun, too! BONUS: This is unrelated to fondue, but if you love cute food and need a finger-food idea for tomorrow’s game, look at these tater tot cheeseburgers! They were in my Facebook feed this week, and I think they are just cute as a little button!

FIVE.

I ran across this chocolate themed Bed and Breakfast in Michigan. What a FUN concept! Here is an article that gives even more insight into the things you can enjoy there if you go in groups of 6-8. Why am I such a sucker for themes??? Such fun. Have you ever stayed at a themed location? I appreciate normal just as much, but there is something about that extra measure of fun that grabs me.

SIX.

A few years ago, when my mom had joint replacement surgery, I spent a day prepping freezer meals so she and Dad could eat as she recovered. (He’s not known for his cooking – ha!) Sometimes it’s not only nice to have freezer meals on hand for yourself, but it’s nice to have something to share with others who may not have time to cook during a busy week. This site is all about freezer meals, but this particular post focuses on servings for one or two. How perfect if you don’t need servings for a whole big family!