When we decided to sell the house and live in a 5th wheel, we knew we had a lot of work ahead of us getting the house ready to sell. We did a lot of things around the house to make it look appealing to everyone who saw it. That is called staging, which is… Continue reading 09.11.25 How We Sold Our House in Just Two Days
We are so busy it took a month for me to finish this! As I shared in a previous post, we are selling our house. Because of that, we spent a week in early August rounding up goodies from every corner of the house and outside to put in our yard sale. I can’t believe… Continue reading 09.01.25 The 4 day McDaniel yard sale!!.
When my kids were little and they’d leave for school I ask them if they have their sunglasses on. Not real sunglasses, but imaginary sunglasses, glasses of love. I wanted them to see the world through that lens, not the lens of negativity, self-doubt, criticism, worry, fear or comparison. But the lens of love. Sometimes… Continue reading 08.30.25 Do you have your sunglasses on? by Rachel Marie Martin
Like I do sometimes, this is mostly for documentation to help me remember in the future. But we also want y’all to know our big news, so here it is! As we get older, the yard work and housework we previously did with ease and enjoyment can become more and more difficult and not so… Continue reading 08.06.25 What are the McDaniels up to now??
Seeing Mickey Mouse makes my heart smile and I am so pleased to share this video of Amaury Guichon creating this chocolate masterpiece of the little guy. Below he describes this creation. “One of the most iconic cartoon characters just came to life in my kitchen – entirely crafted from chocolate! While the concept may… Continue reading 09.24.25 Amaury Guichon creates an all chocolate Mickey Mouse!!!!
Scene: A quiet afternoon in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh and Piglet are sitting on a fallen log under a tree, watching the leaves dance in the breeze. Birds chirp in the distance, and the air smells of earth and sunlight. Piglet: “Pooh?” Pooh: “Yes, Piglet?” Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”… Continue reading 08.02.25 Piglet: “What do you think life is really about?”
"This compilation video takes you on a journey into the untamed beauty of the jungle, where each life-size chocolate sculpture crafted throughout my career captures the essence of the wild. These creations capture the spirit of the jungle and the evolution of my craft." - Amaury Guichon https://youtu.be/DiZ0oKhRnLo Which of these majestic creatures tells your… Continue reading 07.26.25 Amaury Guichon creates all chocolate Jungle King’s compilation – Tigers, Giraffe, Elephant, Ape, Lion, Chimpanze, Cheetah
When our parents grow old, they don’t just need care, they need love, patience, and dignity. The same love they gave us when we were young is what they now deserve in return. Let them grow old with kindness. Let them tell their stories, even if they repeat them. Remember how many times they listened… Continue reading 07.26.25 When our parents grow old
"I’ve pushed my chocolate skills to new heights, literally! This may be the tallest chocolate showpiece I’ve ever done: a gigantic fallen ice cream cone that celebrates the return of summer. Every detail is crafted in chocolate, from the creamy swirl to the colorful sprinkles and crunchy wafer cone. I wanted this pop art-inspired piece… Continue reading 7.18.25 Amaury Guichon creates Giant Chocolate Ice Cream
To all my female friends 50 years and up. Most of us are aging through the next phase of our lives. We're at the age where we see wrinkles, grey hair, and extra pounds. We see cute 25-year-olds and reminisce. But we were also 25, just as they will one day be our age. We… Continue reading 07.15.25 Embracing Age: Celebrating Women Over 50
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 