I’ve been working with Weight Watchers on testing some of their newest dessert recipes which utilize some of their pre-packaged Weight Watchers sweet baked goods. Since I’ve been running and losing weight but still have a massive sweet tooth, having desserts that don’t tip the scale in the wrong direction is an important focus of…
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Profile of a Kansas Pork Farmer {Recipe: Pork Chop and Cajun Sausage Picante}
Farmers are hard working folks. One of the benefits of living in “the heartland” is getting the opportunity to really know and understand how difficult the job of farming can be. I’m married to a man who grew up on a farm, and can tell you that every farmer I know has the most incredible…
How Can She Possibly…?
How can she possibly be ready? I woke up at midnight with a tightness in my chest, grasping for breath. In the dark of the night, it felt like the walls were closing in on me. It was then I realized my pillow was wet and tear soaked. As a mom who has stayed home…
A Wild Mountain Blueberry Shot of Coffee
Did you read my post from yesterday about comfort? Well, combine a morning in that gorgeous robe and the fluffy slippers with a cup of Wild Mountain Blueberry Green Mountain coffee and you’ve described my favorite form of comfort. Wrapped in comfort and indulging in a rich, aromatic mug of coffee… it’s moments like this…
Back to School Comfort Giveaway
OK parents… it’s back to school time and I know some of you are celebrating. I happen to be a little weepy. Leah starts preschool this year, Ella will be in 1st grade full time (Kindergarten was just half days), Kelly is headed into 3rd grade, and Jacob is beginning his last year of elementary…
5 Things I Like About the Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone & A Giveaway! CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. The winner, chosen by Random.org, is Tammy Northrup. Congrats, Tammy, and thanks to all who entered! Over the past few weeks you’ve read about my experiences with the Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone. Now, you get the opportunity to enter to win one as well! You may be wondering what some…
The Ice Cream Social {Recipe: Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Ice Cream}
Old Fashioned Banana Pudding Ice Cream is like having your favorite pudding as a cool, frozen treat! First of all today, I’m going to tell you that this is probably the most amazing homemade ice cream I have ever tasted. Ever. In my life. It was so good that I had to have neighbor kids…
For the Love of Keepsy and Instagram
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Tania of Love Big Bake Often for the winning comment chosen through Random.org. Thanks for participating! Today I am sharing a combination of two of my very favorite things with you! You all know I love Instagram. In fact, I love Instagram so much people have started to…
How to Make Baking Powder Substitute
Your sweet baby boy (ok, he’s 10, but still… humor me) wakes up and comes to you in his half awake stupor, snuggles up to you on the couch and says, “Mama, can you make waffles for breakfast today?” Naturally, you oblige. His request is simple and if it makes him happy, it makes you…
IOGEAR Portable Battery Mobile Device Charger Giveaway – CLOSED
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Lana of Never Enough Thyme. Her comment was chosen by Random.org as the winner. Thanks for entering! It’d be fair to say that my mobile phone is with me pretty much all the time. It’d be also fair to say that one of my biggest pet peeves is…
