Monday morning I kissed my husband and sent him off to work. A minute later, he was back in the house telling me there was a dead skunk in the yard. He and James went out to look at it but as soon as they did, the skunk picked his head up to look at them. They ran back inside, and the hubs went out the garage . The skunk was still there when ... Read More about Hunk the Skunk – Our visitor for a day!
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Kids in the Kitchen: Spaghetti Dinner
We have spaghetti and meatballs at least twice a month around here. I was finally able to get James to help me make the meatballs! He wouldn't mix everything together but he did form the balls and put them on the baking sheet. Colin helped by putting the spaghetti noodles in the boiling water. I was very leery about letting ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Spaghetti Dinner
Wordless Wednesday
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20 random facts about myself
Last week I posted about how I am taking part in a '30 things my kids should know about me' challenge. First on the list? I don't know how easy it would be for me to come up with twenty random facts about myself. It took me about a week to come up with all of these! I have my father's temper. When Mom tells him that I have his temper, Pop ... Read More about 20 random facts about myself
Wordless Wednesday
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30 Things my kids should know about me!
**Full Disclosure: This post is all mine, but inspired by a post at Baby Making Machine. My kids know me as “Mom” but I want them to know that I am so much more than just that. I hope these little pieces of me will be something they enjoy reading someday. After I complete one, I will update the list with a link. The List: 1. List 20 ... Read More about 30 Things my kids should know about me!
Grapefruit recipes for your next dinner party! #TexaSweet
**Full Disclosure: Thanks to TexaSweet, I attended a workshop and received a gift card to purchase ingredients for my party. No other compensation was exchanged. All opinions are my own. Let's play a little word association game. If I say grapefruit, what do you think of? Your grandma's favorite breakfast coated in gobs of ... Read More about Grapefruit recipes for your next dinner party! #TexaSweet
Duct Tape Bookmarks: Easy-to-Make Craft
Trying to come up with a cute, fun and useful item for the Valentine's Day card exchange at school can be challenging. Pencils are nice, but so many of James' classmates give them. I sat at the table and stared down the Duct Tape I had. Then I had an idea - Duct Tape BOOKMARKS! **Full Disclosure: This post ... Read More about Duct Tape Bookmarks: Easy-to-Make Craft
Kids in the Kitchen: Piggy Nose Cupcakes
A few weeks ago, I guest-posted for Paula at FrostedFingers.com. I shared Pomegranate Piggy Nose Cupcakes that my kids helped me make! Colin helped me with the cupcakes. I pre-measured all the ingredients and he poured them in the mixer. He also put the cupcake liners in the pan. After he got home from school, James ... Read More about Kids in the Kitchen: Piggy Nose Cupcakes
Enjoy Life Foods Dark Chocolate Morsels #Review
**Full Disclosure: I received product in exchange for my opinion. All opinions are my own. Being home all day with Colin is time I cherish because we can do anything we want. We can go to the zoo, go shopping, read books, build with LEGOs or make cookies. I keep chocolate morsels on hand at all times for impromptu cookie ... Read More about Enjoy Life Foods Dark Chocolate Morsels #Review