Happy HolidaysThis year has been a crazy one for my family. We?ve shared in difficult situations, overcome adversity. and planned on much ? some of which has not come through. This Web site is one in the list. I planned a huge gear-up to[...] |
No Bake Cookie OatmealAmazing taste, incredible health and absolutely filling! I have a good friend, Michele Tune , in the blogosphere who offered wise advice, ?a little junk food won?t hurt!? At least not when it is paired with healthy, nutritious foods. [...] |
AddictionYou are reading that correctly. I?m fighting an addiction. The mere thought of it sends me reaching, yearning and begging for another taste. I might struggle with this addiction for a long time to come, but for now? I?ll enjoy[...] |
What an amazing surprise from Himala Salt!My husband came home from his hiring session with Department of Corrections and quickly popped over to the Post Office to pick up our mail. With Christmas just around the corner, we knew there would be a few packages. I was unsure who[...] |
Christmas 2009, Black FridayDid you take advantage of the big deals? I did. We are always running our lives on a budget and Christmas is no different. This is the second year in a row I?ve battled the crowds and shopped until I couldn?t shop any longer. [...] |
Thanksgiving Breakfast PleaserFor many parents, myself included, the days preceding Thanksgiving involve much preparation around the kitchen. Spending an entire day cooking takes away from the family time that could be spent. One way to appease hungry appetites is to[...] |
Christmas Cookie MadnessI love baking. I love giving baked gifts! Can you see your neighbor?s face when handing them a basked trimmed with a dozen types of cookies to sample? I can. I have! This year, I?m hoping to be no different from the[...] |
Welcoming Monday!I?m up early today. It wasn?t my choice! Simon woke up about 4:50 hollering out for a bottle. When that didn?t get me quickly on my toes, he began calling for me. Ah, smart kiddo knows that I can?t stay in bed if he sets the[...] |
A Beautiful PackageMade from amazing quality. I was elated to see this box, so carefully wrapped in brown paper with postage and customs declarations from across the Atlantic, something Matt Collings refers to as ?the pond.? After unwrapping the brown paper, I[...] |
Hello From Pine Bluffs!This was my beautiful sunrise yesterday morning from my covered front porch. Isn?t it beautiful? I happened to bask in the beauty of the sunrise while sipping on a cup of coffee and reading one of the many books I?ve managed to[...] |