____ 1. Time unplugged. Do you ever feel tired of feeling like you're always 'on-call'? The phone dings or rings, the computer calls to you, even kitchen and laundry appliances ping and ding to get your attention. Sometimes I decide to escape it all. I go outside and sit on the porch or in the garden. I leave my phone, tablet, and laptop inside. I even turn my fitness watch off. And then I relax, maybe with a book or magazine, sometimes with pen and paper, and other times I just sit with my own thoughts. Years ago, we weren't always available. People had to wait until we checked our answering machines to return calls. If we did not answer a call, they just assumed we were not home. The world did not come to a screeching halt then, it is not likely to now either. Of course, if you are expecting a critical call, that's different. But for day-to-day stuff, just get away from everything for a little while, and unwind...even if only for 10 minutes.

____ 2. A real phone call. Right upfront, I will say I love texting. It's such a handy way to communicate, especially in a group trying to plan something. However, I don't allow it to replace all of my real phone conversations with the people I enjoy chatting with. There can be comfort and joy in having a conversation with a relative or good friend...and there are things you can say with your voice that just won't be as effective, or enjoyable, with a text. Why not call someone this week to catch up?

____ 3. An extra large baking sheet. I like just about anything that saves me time, and this is something that does. I had no idea how useful an extra-large baking sheet would be until I received one as a gift. I loved it so much, I later bought a second for times when I am baking several batches of cookies. The average cookie sheet is a 'half sheet pan' measuring about 18 x 13 inches. My favorite baking sheet, however, is a 'three quarter sheet pan,' measuring approximately 21 x 15 inches. While those measurements do not sound like they would make a big difference, they do. It is easy to fit a lot more cookies on the large pan, and when I am baking a large batch of something like biscotti, which are a bit time-intensive, I can do two sheets full instead of three. I also use the pan frequently for sheet pan meals. The sheet pan holds a lot without the dinner components being too crowded. Here's a very nice one:
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