What's Up Wednesday: March 2026

Can you believe it's the last Wednesday of the month and time to link up with Shay and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday?  I feel like this month flew by. We have had a great month with just a hint of spring here and there.

What We're Eating:

Sunday: My 3 meat sauce with spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad.  

Monday: Homemade shepherd's pie with salad

Tuesday: Baked ham, egg noodles, corn & salad

Wednesday: Chicken Caesar salad wraps with fries and salad


Thursday: Turkey stuffed peppers w/salad

Friday: Steak & Shrimp stir-fry over rice

What I'm Reminiscing About: We went to Evan's accepted student day and it's just baffling to me that this little guy, my youngest, is heading off to college in the fall. 


 
What I'm Loving: Wicked was SOO good! Alec and I had a lovely night in Providence and enjoyed seeing the musical together. 
 


 
What We've Been Up To: Our month started out with lots of snow so we walked the paved streets, read, worked on crafts, etc. Alec was home on spring break and Ian was off in Las Vegas with his grandfather. My husband and I enjoyed a date night out at Davio's Italian Steakhouse & Cupcake Charlie's. Alec and I enjoyed a fun night out in Providence seeing Wicked and trying a new pizza/pasta place. Evan, my husband, and I went to Evan's accepted student day at Clark, we spent a couple of days without power so I worked on puzzles and we went on some more walks (notice the snow melt from the first photo in this series to the last!).
 
 

 


 






 

What I'm Dreading: Nothing much right now. 
 
What I'm Working On: I haven't been working on much. I've been very unmotivated to work on cards or scrapbooking pages and I've been staring at a blank canvas for nearly a month now. Hopefully some creative inspiration will strike soon. 
 
What I'm Excited About: Spring! If it ever decides to show it's face, I am very, very ready for it!! 
 
What I'm Watching/Reading: Best Medicine (Hulu), latest season of Paradise (Hulu), Jurassic World Rebirth (Netflix), we were without power for a few days so I went old school watching DVD's like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Just Go With It, Notting Hill, and I've been re-watching Grace and Frankie (Netflix). 
 

 
I read another dozen or so great books this month! 
 


What I'm Listening to: I've been listening to lots and lots of older 80's and 90's songs as I pulled together my Favorite Bands, Singers, and Songs from the 80's and 90's.  That I shared last Monday. 
 

 

What I'm Wearing: STILL wearing lots of layers and sweaters and scarves. 
 
 













 


 
What I'm Doing This Weekend: We don't have any plans at the moment. 

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month: Girls' trip to Asheville area! Alec finishes his second year of college and moves home, Ian turns 22. 

What Else is New: Nothing much that I can think of. 

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Comments

  1. NatashaMarch 25, 2026 at 5:56 AM

    I was so excited to watch the snow melt this month! And I was listening to 80s music yesterday while I painted the last coat in Rachel's bedroom. So much fun!

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM

      I bet you are having a blast adding those final touches to the remodel!

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  2. HollyMarch 25, 2026 at 5:59 AM

    Looking great my friend! Ok so many good things in this post- LOVE the snow melting- yes please. Spring is free to arrive here, too, any time now- argh! Anyway, tell me about that new pizza place. The pizza looks fabulous! So many great reads- adding some to my list and so appreciate you sharing them!

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM

      Bettola's is just outside providence in Cranston (just 12 minutes away from the PPAC) and the make their own proprietary dough blend that mixes the fresh quality ingredients of VPN pizza (a true Neapolitan pizza) with the classic flavor and firmness of NY style pies. They were so good! They also had freshly made pasta dishes that looked incredible too.

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  3. Amy ScottMarch 25, 2026 at 6:55 AM

    The pizzas look just how I like them; I am a pizza snob. If I'm gonna waste the calories it needs to be good - usually.
    This month has flown! You did a lot!
    I am unmotivated to declutter like I need to so I get that. I think once I start I will go quickly but lots of the stuff is sentimental so I know that is a barrier. Your baby is going to college! It goes so quickly. I have had lots of those feelings since Mason moving out. How did I get here so quickly?

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2026 at 7:31 AM

      I am snob about pizza too and rarely eat it for that reason but there are quite a few places near Alec that make everything from scratch and wow do they taste amazing.

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  4. Maria RineerMarch 25, 2026 at 7:01 AM

    The baby leaving home for college hits differently that is for sure! You have been up to so many good/fun activities in spite of the weather. Goodness, you've gotten A LOT of snow. You will be ready for spring weather for sure!! That shake looks so good as does your yummy meal out with your husband.

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2026 at 7:32 AM

      I think it might be more that I just never expected him to want to go to college; I assumed if anything he'd be commuting but would never want to live in a dorm. He's quite the introverted homebody so this could be quite interesting!

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