I am a sucker for office supplies and paper goods. I have drawers full of pens, pencils, sticky notes, notecards, markers, scissors, etc. I have no idea what draws me in, but this obsession of mine is slowly taking over not only my desk, but the drawers in my kitchen. I think part of the…
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Bowl Appeal
We went to a block party last night and the instructions were to bring something to grill and a side to share. The party started at 5:30pm and at 4:30pm I was still engrossed in work and it dawned on me that I hadn’t made a side dish yet. With a trip to the grocery…
Keeping Busy
A few weeks ago, Meeta from What’s for Lunch, Honey? sent me an email about the possibility of joining her collaborative site, The Daily Tiffin. I, of course, was honored to be asked by someone I respect as much as Meeta and took her up on her offer immediately. I’m joining an incredible group of…
Breakfast Pizza
It is a fact of life that little things happening in the morning can really impact your mood and how the rest of your day goes. Waking up to a puking kid at 5am usually will start the day in a downward spiral. Having your hair turn out just right equates to a good day….
Country Cacciatore Chicken, from The Original Country Bob’s Cookbook
My mom often told me when I was growing up that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. In other words, being nice will get you further along in the world than being a jerk… so always try to be nice. I try to live by that philosophy as much as possible. No –…
Three Step Taco Salad
I have decided to make Giveaways on my blog a regular thing. I have scooped up some really great “foodie” items, so stay tuned for more! Until the next giveaway, head over to THIS post to enter to win the Honey I’m Home apron from the Simply Aprons etsy store. Deadline to enter is 11pm…
Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
First of all, did you know that National Apron Day is May 14th? If you don’t have an apron to wear, you had better get one quick! Head over to the Simply Aprons Etsy store and snatch one up, or enter to win the Honey I’m Home apron in Dine and Dish’s first giveaway! Click…
Fruit Pizza Mini Tarts
I recently started a ritual with my kids each morning in which during breakfast I tell them a story about my childhood. They sit perched on the edge of their chairs, waiting to hear about the silly things I did when I was their age. I think at the ages of 6, 4, and 2,…
Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili
The weather here in Kansas City is finally gorgeous. We have been having sunny, mid 70 degree days. Those of you who have been with me for awhile know how thrilled this makes me. I have made no secret of my detest for winter, so finally having days that are as close to perfect as…
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
We lost a friend to cancer yesterday afternoon. Crissy was the wife of one of my husbands high school best friends. She had a daughter, Gracie, six years ago and then found out just shortly after that she had cancer. Cancer has been a part of her life since then. Crissy fought a very valiant…
