Fun Finds for September 2024

 

We have less than a week left in September, and I’ve encountered a handful of fun things to share with you!

            Our tomato plants were so generous this year, which I loved. But two people cannot possibly eat that many tomatoes in a short time – especially when one of them (me!) doesn’t like eating plain tomatoes. So I found this post teaching me how to crush and freeze tomatoes. I have prepared several bags for making marinara and other sauces this winter. Excited to have this provision!

            We had a great dinner out with Jonathan and Julie at Don Hall’s Tavern in Fort Wayne. I ate there years ago with my WBCL buddies while we were setting up for a Daddy Daughter Date Night, but I had not remembered how good it was! If you’re local and haven’t tried that one, you should go! (I had chicken and a veggie skewer. SO GOOD.)

            We also went out for ice cream with our friends Art and Casey! Someone told me (and I sure wish I remembered who it was!) about Lake City Creamery in Celina, Ohio, and they promised it would be so delicious. Not wrong. I got a coffee flavor – and I kind of wanted to eat the whole pan of it.

            I’ve been doing some work for Run Hard. Rest Well. and I wanted to tell you that there are some events coming up in October right here in Indiana! If you (or anyone at your workplace or nonprofit or church) want to take part, there are still spots open! Here is the link to the registration page. We would love to see you there!

            When Ryan and I lived in Kokomo, our Sunday School class did several video series by Ray Vander Laan. He is a remarkable Bible teacher, and we both learned so much from him. Focus on the Family just released a curriculum series from Ray. It looks amazing. If you homeschool or even just want to learn, it would be a remarkable resource.

I watched a Homeworthy video tour this month, and the people who lived in the apartment rented it. They sang the praises of these Tulip Light Shades. Have you heard of them? They are so cool! They are shades you can put around an unsightly ceiling light fixtures – with removable adhesive – and they’re totally renter friendly!

And in the final food recommendation of the month, I took my friend Julie to the Parker Grace Tea Room in Roanoke to celebrate her birthday. I loved the atmosphere. (Kind of wanted to move next door and eat there every day.) If you like cute places to eat, this is a winner. (Take me with you!)

            Any of you find anything fun this month? Tell me!