Share 4 Somethings in March 2026

Tomorrow is the last Saturday of the month and time for Share 4 Somethings with Jenn. This year we're sharing something we loved, something that sustained us, something we're carrying forward, and something we're making space for each month.  


Something I loved: My husband and I had a really fabulous and delicious date night this month. We went to D' Avios Italian Steakhouse and Cupcake Charlie's. 




a cupcake whirlie; they swirl a cupcake into soft served ice cream

Alec and I LOVED Wicked! We actually had a really fabulous night with delicious pizza beforehand at a place that was voted Providence's Best Pizza (and we agreed!).

 



 

We loved our time at Clark university's accepted student day-- and the delicious lunch we had at the nearby Peppercorn's restaurant.




Something that sustained me: Our generator was sustaining us through a short 2-day power outage. Living out in the country without power we also don't have water since our well pump can't work which makes things like drinking water and flushing toilets hard as well just the problems of not being able to cook or keep our food from spoiling, etc. Our generator is a real life saver in times like these. It's funny to walk through the neighborhood as that is all you hear. I think pretty much every house has one since we lose our power rather frequently (and rarely for just an hour or so). 

it seemed like the whole state was without power- lots of roads were closed too! 

Something I'm carrying forward: I'm holding onto my hope that spring weather will arrive real, real soon!! 

Something I'm making space for: We've started slowly buying dorm supplies for Evan and we're quite literally making space for it all. We're also making space in our yard again for my parents and their trailer for the summer and a new fuel tank that Ian built for his business (that will come in real handy on those occasions when we need our generator). 

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Comments

  1. Maria RineerMarch 27, 2026 at 5:10 AM

    It sounds like a generator is a must have. Here, our power rarely goes out but it certainly does at times. Many of our neighbors have them and I know what you mean about the sound of them. (Though it's not like everyone has them!). That cupcake whirlie looks so good and what a neat concept for a dessert. Have a great Friday!

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    1. Joanne March 27, 2026 at 7:19 AM

      Yeah, within just a few short years of moving here we made sure to have a generator. I think we've lost power every single month this year so far.

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  2. HollyMarch 27, 2026 at 6:32 AM

    I need to get to that pizza place. I also have heard great things about Pepperocorn's- glad you enjoyed! That Whirlie sounds like my kinda dessert- yum :)

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    1. Joanne March 27, 2026 at 7:23 AM

      We've been trying to eat at more Worcester area restaurants so he has some ideas for when he's living there.

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  3. Amy ScottMarch 27, 2026 at 6:43 AM

    I had no idea a cupcake was in that ice cream! Wow! You are literally making space for a lot of things. It worked out great that we built a new bedroom for Tom and I and had an empty old bedroom that would become our bathroom and that is where we laid out the dorm stuff. It was a lot with twins! You now are a pro at what he actually needs!

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    1. Joanne March 27, 2026 at 7:21 AM

      I do feel like a pro; but of course Evan is much more typical "boy" than Alec and doesn't think we need to buy or send him with much of anything... then I remind him he'll need things like sheets and towels and a backpack.

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  4. JoyceMarch 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM

    We are currently getting quotes on a whole house generator. Most people have them on the lake. We don't have a well but we do seem to lose power more than anywhere else we've lived. That cupcake in the soft serve sounds scrumptious! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Joanne March 27, 2026 at 7:20 AM

      Our generator runs just about everything in our house. The only thing I can't use is the oven and our downstairs heating system.. oh and the dryer (but I can wash clothes). We've looked into getting one that turns on automatically when we lose power and are pretty sure that will be our next big purchase.

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  5. CatMarch 27, 2026 at 7:26 AM

    A generator definitely sounds like a good choice for you! We hardly ever lose power here and the last time it happened and took a few hours, it was interesting to see just HOW much I was not used to it.

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 27, 2026 at 8:26 AM

    Sounds like a mostly good month - glad the generator saved you!

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 27, 2026 at 8:47 AM

    That date night dinner looks delicious! I love steak!

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  8. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!March 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM

    Ok, the cup cake swirl sounds like fun!!! Yes, blessed are those with a generator in times of no power.

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