Europe and the United Kingdom, Food, Historical sites, history, Shopping, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Gouda

In this short post, we visit the municipality of Gouda, famous for being the center for cheese trade during the Middle Ages. Today, visitors can check out the traditional cheese market, as well as sample many cheeses in the various cheese shops around the city square.

Family, home remedies, Kids, Uncategorized

Ants, Mosquitoes, and Bees…Oh My!

With recent rainy weather and continuing warm temperatures in Southern California, insect activity seems high, leading to an uptick in insect bites and stings. This post is dedicated to remedies to relieve the itch from ants, mosquitoes, and other irritating critters.