I know it has been forever since I’ve written over here and I am really disappointed in myself about that. My kids are growing up so quickly and I really want to do a better job of capturing the moments… I just haven’t been. So, in the sake of wanting to remember this one, I’m…
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Ahh Dammit (and a Funnel Cake Recipe)
Ella, my 2 1/2 year old and I were in Target the other day, enjoying a rare morning where just the two of us get to hang out. We were leisurely shopping when Ella all of a sudden burst out in a very loud voice, “Ahhhh Dammit!” Shocked, I looked down to find her just…
Late Bloomer (and Pumpkin Muffins)
I have always caught on to trends way past when it was cool to do so. I finally decided to grow my bangs out… just about the time that having bangs became cool again. You know that No-Knead bread that was so popular a year or two ago around the blogosphere? I am just now…
Game Day Meatballs
Are you still looking for a great recipe for Super Bowl Sunday? My newest post over at the S C Johnson Right@Home site is sure to please the guys in your house! I hope you will check it out. Thanks to you all for the suggestions for sharing some of your tried and true family…
Win a Amazon.com Gift Certificate (and Black Raspberry Meringue Bars)
Please excuse me while I vent for a second. My husband has been traveling for just about every week since August for business. Most often, he leaves before we wake up on Monday morning and comes back on Friday evening. He has occasionally come back at 11pm on Thursday night only to turn around and…
Enichilads and Amazing Taste Seasonings
First of all, I have a new post up at the S C Johnson Right@Home website. You don’t want to miss this tasty recipe. It is an adaptation of my sister-in-laws delicious homemade enchiladas. Head over to Right@Home to check it out and while you are there get signed up for the Right@Home newsletter. Every…
Chance Encounters (and Baked Alaska)
I’ve mentioned this before, but I am a firm believer that every one you meet is placed in your life at that point for a very specific reason. We may never know what that reason is, but even those chance encounters… a small conversation with someone while waiting in line at the grocery store, a…
Dark Photos Photoshop Tip (and Thai Shrimp Linguine)
I’m going to preface this post by saying that I am just about the last person in the world to be passing out Photoshop and food photography tips. That may be the case, but I am going to do it anyway! My dear friend, Julie Lackey, who is an extremely talented portrait photographer, shared this…
Grasshopper Cake
I fell in love with my now husband at a football game. We had actually been friends for quite awhile and he kept asking me out but I kept saying no. I felt like he was just too serious and responsible for someone I wanted to date at that time. In fact, I recall on…
Mom Advice Simplified – Simplifying the Dinner Hour
If you missed the Blog Talk Radio radio show with Amy Clark of Mom Advice and myself, you can listen to the show up above. The interview lasts about 15 minutes and then Amy has shares some additional advice about menu planning! Thanks for tuning in!
