Straight from the mouth of a 3 year old; “Blankies Make Owies Better”. Isn’t that the truth? Little Girl got whacked in the forehead with a baseball bat this afternoon – the act of a brother, of course. I believe it was an accident, and brother does feel badly. It’s so sad to see […]
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Step-by-Step Instructions on The Perfect Pie Crust
Instructions on the Perfect Pie Crust I know pie crusts can be a beast to tackle, and I have often felt that way. With this recipe and step-by-step photo instruction, I hope that making pie crusts won’t seem quite as daunting to you, and that your pies will turn out beautifully every time. If you […]
How to Roast Asparagus
Since the last time asparagus was in season, I have been testing out different ways of cooking asaparagus, to find my favorite. I think roasting asparagus, is my favorite way to cook it, so far. As part of my Mother’s Day brunch, we had asparagus topped with ham, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Those […]
My Kids DO Love Me!
I hope you all had a fabulous Mother’s Day! Mine was very busy, and much of it was spent in the kitchen, but it was worth it. I got to share Mother’s Day with my little girl’s 3rd birthday!! Hubby’s 33rd birthday was the day before, so we did lots of eating over the weekend. […]
Watermelon Stars – Perfect for 4th of July
Watermelon Stars My family and I had a barbecue for Mother’s Day, and what barbecue isn’t complete without watermelon? I’m still working on picking out the most perfect Watermelon, but I haven’t mastered it yet. I have heard some say to pick the ones that have lots of light colored veins (so to speak). […]
I Just Had a Daddy Day Care Bathroom Scene
Sigh….Have you ever seen Daddy Day Care? We love that movie, but today – I may just as well be in Eddie Murphy’s place. There is a scene in Daddy Day Care, where Eddie Murphy sends one of the little boys off to the bathroom, to take care of business. Eddie patiently waits outside of […]
1940 Census Records Released #FamilySearch #Geneaology
I find genealogy research interesting and compelling. The search for one’s ancestors is both fulfilling and insightful. Once you become acquainted with your roots, I believe you have a window into your own personal machinery – what makes you tick. Ancestry.com sponsors one of my favorite TV shows and it takes some of the famous Hollywood type folks […]
Mommy’s Little Helper: How Young Is Too Young To Fold Laundry?
One day last week, I found myself pretty much buried in laundry. I often intend to just do a load of laundry per day, so I don’t get overwhelmed and spend hours folding laundry. However, it doesn’t usually work out that way. I find that I often have 2 days in a week where I […]
Playing Hookie: Ferris Bueller Style
Aaahhh – I’m so excited! Hubby just called and decided to play hookie from school for the rest of the week, and he’s coming home!!!! 4 full days with my husband – oh the possibilities! We so need this. I’m even thinking about disconnecting our phones and just living in our own little world. What […]
The Day the Paint Came Down
Oh dear. Where do I even begin? Last week, I decided to paint Litte Girl’s bedroom, because the dirty walls have been driving me crazy. When we bought our home in January, it had all of the original paint, flooring and everything. I’m not sure why home builders use flat paint in children’s rooms – […]