I always like to think of Easter as our official start of spring, but I also remember that each year, I become the biggest sucker around and buy my girls beautiful Easter dresses. You know the ones… the sleeveless dresses, bathed in beautiful pastel colors, created with light and breezy fabric. In my typical ways, [...]
The Happiness Report #22
Do you see that picture right up there? The one with the bright, shining sun and palm trees? The kids and I are leaving on our annual 16 hour road trip to find the sun… down near South Padre Texas, where my parents live! I am so excited to leave the chill behind and head [...]
Getting Dumped {Recipe: Crabby Dip}
I have never been a big cracker and dip person. In fact, if I’m going to eat dip, I want the vehicle to eat it with be a potato. Chips, fries… anything but a cracker, please! And I am a firm believer these days of using dips for more than just dips… more like dumps. [...]
My Favorite Bush’s Beans Recipes {Giveaway!}
I am currently on a little 8 day detox / cleanse trying to rid myself of some of the bad food habits I can’t seem to kick myself from. I’m on day 4 (so half way through) and it’s going really well! The good thing about this detox is, even though I have had to [...]
Spring is Coming! {Harry and David Mini Roses Plant Giveaway}
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Jody B! Thanks for entering. The ground is snow covered, but there are signs that spring is coming. Like the saying above, glimpses of spring give me great hope. This morning I woke up to sun streaming through the windows…I noticed it wasn’t dark out like it has [...]
Recipes From the Heart {Veggie Nachos}
My dear friend, Kim, from Cravings of a Lunatic, lost her mom to heart disease 29 years ago and in memory, she often shares stories of her mom on the anniversary of her death. This year, she decided to team up with Jen from Juanita’s Cocina to create a blogging event to help raise awareness [...]
Canon Portable Mini Photo Printer Giveaway with 12 Winners!!
This giveaway is now closed… congrats to Gretchen S, Nancy W, Lindsay B, Heather B, Shelee B, Pam K, Robin C, Donalyn K, Mary G, Season M, Cindy L and Lynne D. Check your emails! I’ve got such an exciting giveaway for you today! See the Canon Selphy Portable Mini Printer right up there? Our [...]
Kraft Fresh Take Challenge {Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Bites}
Everything is better with bacon, right? I was recently challenged by Kraft to create a new appetizer using their Fresh Takes Cheddar Jack and Bacon cheese and breadcrumb mix. What could make a Cheddar Jack and Bacon better? More bacon, of course!
You Are a Star!
I just recently watched a heart touching video that reminds me of how hard kids have it. Sometimes I forget that among all the great moments of being a kid, there are quite a few hard moments. Moments, that I’d soon forget. I send my kids off to school each day and hope and pray [...]
The Sick Bell {Recipe: Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup}
“Ring-a-ling, ring-a-ling”… the sick bell tolls. “Ring-a-ling, ring-a-ling”… I charge up the stairs, peeking in on the patients who have summoned. “I’m cold, can I have more covers?” “Can I have a popcicle?” “I need a drink.” “My tummy hurts.” Naturally, as a parent, when your kids are sick you want to do anything you [...]
