I alluded to my Summer Bucket List in my last post. My Summer Bucket List is the list of things I hope to accomplish with the kids by the time school resumes in August. 99.9% of the time, I don’t accomplish most that’s on the list and then I feel really bad about it when…
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Great Expectations {Recipe: Root Beer Float Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream}
The other day I received a big package of goodies from my friends at Zatarain’s. At the very top of the box was a bottle of their Root Beer Extract, including a recipe for making homemade root beer. The box couldn’t have come at a better time as I was in the middle of making…
Project 365 2012 – Weeks 18 & 19 – A Photo a Day Journey
We’re half way through May, already, and I have 2 weeks of Project 365 photos to share with you since I didn’t post last week. We had a week of celebrations, outside fun and for me, magazine deadlines galore. I tried to take out my DSLR as much as possible, but some days had to…
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade {Giveaway: Overstock Stylesetter Beverage Dispenser} CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen via Random.org, was Lillian from My Recipe Journey. Congrats and thanks to all who entered! Fresh squeezed lemonade is a definite spring and summertime staple around our house. Have you ever made freshly squeezed lemonade? It’s really a lot easier than you’d think! Now, don’t go and…
It’s a Salad Social! {Recipe: Robust Bell Pepper Salad}
My friend Cheryl certainly likes to throw a good party. You know Cheryl from her awesome blog, TidyMom, but probably also recognize her as my partner in crime for SoupaPalooza. This spring, Cheryl has traded in her soup bowls for salad tongs and is hosting a one of a kind event – The Salad Social!…
Because I’m the Mom {Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits}
“Mom, why do you get to put all of that butter and honey on your biscuits and we only get a tiny bit?” The question asked was fair enough. Buttermilk biscuits, fresh from the oven, are meant… they practically BEG for… melted butter honey goodness, but my kids don’t need to know that. They will…
Chili’s Restaurant and the CoronaRita – Giftcard Giveaway!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chili’s Grill & Bar. All opinions are 100% mine. If you have been following any of my tweets lately, you have probably noticed that Leah is deep into the terrible two’s and my patience is being fiercely challenged on a daily basis. It’s on…
A New York Kind of Cocktail {Recipe: Meringue Margaritas}
Last weekend, I spent a few days in New York City hanging out with other bloggers and Sandra Lee. We were all brought together to celebrate the launch of Sandra’s beautiful and functional new housewares and small appliance lines with Sears and K-Mart. Make sure to check out the beautiful products she has as a…
Picture Black & White – Lining Up
For Picture Black & White – Lining Up Data: Nikon D300, 50 mm 1.4, ISO 400, Shutter Speed 1/250sec, f-stop 2.5 Edited in Photoshop using the Totally Rad Lab plugin, sterling B&W Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Get Outta My Dreams {Recipe: Homemade Pita Bread}
First off, you are welcome for the 1980’s Billy Ocean song reference. So sorry if it is stuck in your head for the rest of the day. It’s quite the catchy little tune, right? So… pita bread. I love it, don’t you? Do you want to know what I love even more? Homemade pita bread!…
