I didn’t end up creating a menu plan last week because we were out of town over the weekend and I just didn’t get it done. I can tell you that our wallets and waistlines both saw just what failing to plan does… I spent more money eating out and I’m sure that equaled more [...]
Strawberry Pomegranate Vitamin Burst Float
Leave it to me to turn something good for you into something not as good for you. Did you know Green Mountain Coffee has a line of wellness K-Cup packs? It’s true!
Dr. Phil, Love and Expectations…Ramblings on Valentine’s Day
Did I ever tell you about the time ten years ago when my husband and I were invited to be on The Dr. Phil Show? I don’t think I have… Let me give you some back story first. When I was in high school, on Valentine’s Day every year, our school office would be overloaded [...]
Simple Treats {Skittles Marshmallow Pops}
I did something ahead of time for a holiday. Can you believe it? I’m feeling rather on the ball right now. I signed up to bring treats to Leah’s Valentine’s Day party at her preschool. I don’t usually do that… I typically leave treat bringing up to the more creative, “pinteresting” moms, but I figured [...]
The Happiness Report #21
Happy Friday to you all! It’s time to share things that are making me happy lately… such a great way to start the weekend!
Bush’s Beans Recipe Exchange {Recipe: Chili Bean Cheese Queso}
I recently realized I do everything a bit backwards on my blog. While everyone has been posting their favorite super bowl recipes, I wait until the day after to share what I brought instead of what I would bring. I must be such a disappointment to those of you who plan ahead and scour [...]
Project 365 2013: Our Life In Photos January 27th – February 2nd
One of my favorite Instagram photos from the week. January 27th: As I mentioned in this post, Kelly is taking a cake decorating class for 4-H. We’be been practicing, practicing, practicing! If you have any helpful tips, please pass them along. She has really taken to it and is having a lot of fun!
Simplify Saturday: Hoover Twin Tank Steam Mop
Each Simplify Saturday, I feature a product, app, website, book, etc. that has helped me to live my 2013 focus word of Simplify. This week I am sharing a product that helps me simplify one of my least favorite tasks… mopping the floor. Our house is mostly hardwood floors. As much as I love hardwood [...]
Food Styling Challenge {White Chocolate Confetti Cake}
Cake decorating is not my forte, at all. You might remember that when I took a cake decorating class through Wilton several years ago, I made roses that looked like cabbage heads. My skills are quite comical. Well, my daughter, Kelly, is currently taking a cake decorating class for 4-H. She seems to be a [...]

















