Author Archives: Tricia

Way Better Snacks – Grab Some!

Way Better Snacks – Grab Some!

  Have you tried Way Better Snacks yet?  No?  Why not?!?       I was recently sent a box of Way Better Snacks to try.   Since I got so many, I put them out at a girlfriends gathering at my house recently. And the verdict? Thumbs Up! Especially the Sweet Potato and Sweet Chili flavors.  Only

Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Photo Contest

Frisch’s Pumpkin Pie Photo Contest

  Did you know that Frisch’s is having a photo contest?   Buy their taste-test-winning pumpkin pie.   Take a photo eating it.     Submit to win by December 7th!   Go!  Do it.     In full disclosure, Frisch’s contacted me to promote this contest.  I am receiving a pie for my help.

Definitely Have My Hands Full

Definitely Have My Hands Full

As a mom, don’t you HATE when another mom sees you and your kids and says, “Boy, you sure have your hands full”?  Especially when that tone is added, all I hear is, “Put a lasso on your crew, biatch.”  Because moms only say this when your kids are totally misbehaving and you are trying

Frisch’s and The Pumpkin Pie Wars

Frisch’s and The Pumpkin Pie Wars

If you are familiar with Cincinnati then you probably are aware of the Pumpkin Pie Wars between Frisch’s and Busken Bakery.  The billboard pranks are great.  Well, the taste-testing results came out today and the winner was…the Big Boy! We recently visited the Big Boy on Halloween.  We convinced the kids to go out for

Holiday Shopping Wish Lists and Gift Ideas – How Do You Keep Track?

Holiday shopping is upon us.  Some of us (ahem) are almost finished.  Some haven’t even started thinking about Christmas and refuse to until after Thanksgiving (whatever). How do you keep track of your gift “wish lists” and ideas for others?  The grandparents want to know what to give the kiddos, the spouse needs some good ideas,

Even More Stuff My Kids Say

When I picked up the kids yesterday at daycare this is what happened when I got to Charlotte’s room: Teacher: Oh my goodness, are you ok??Me: Yes, why?Teacher: Charlotte told us you fell last week.Me: What?Teacher: Down the steps!Me: WHAT?Teacher: And that your tooth fell out.Me: {sigh} Um, no.Teacher: Thank goodness, we were so worried

More Stuff My Kids Say

Weekend morning cartoons…such a treat!   Here are a couple conversations at our house recently: Last week I made a pot roast one night.  The next morning…Charlotte: Mom, can you make a french roast?Me: Huh?Charlotte: You know, a FRENCH roast??Me: A what?  Like dinner last night?Charlotte: No, like with bread and syrup.Me: French TOAST?Charlotte: Yes, that.

Who is Henry Voting For?

We actually haven’t talked a bunch about the election with the kids. But Saturday morning, Andy and I had the news on and Henry was awake. There was lots of coverage from Romney’s trip to West Chester Friday night. So I asked him… Me: Henry, who should we vote for? Obama or Romney?Henry: Spiderman.Me: Not

After Halloween Sale for Dress-ups

Today during nap time I ran out to Target quickly. I had not been yet since Halloween and I love the after Halloween sale. Because my kids LOVE to play dress-up. And I HATE to pay a lot for dress-ups. So I always go searching for costumes on clearance. The girls are starting to outgrow

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!  I’m shocked at how many people don’t enjoy this holiday.  Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I don’t mind Halloween at all. We Andy carved our pumpkin on Monday night. The kids loved it. Henry kept screaming about “the GUTS”. Charlotte collected the pumpkin seeds and practiced counting to 20. Stella

A Quick and Easy Ham Glaze Appetizer

A Quick and Easy Ham Glaze Appetizer

Yes, a HAM GLAZE appetizer.  Sounds odd.  Sounds crazy.  But, oh. so. yummy.    Here’s a photo:       Now head over to Tastes From Tricia’s Table to get the super easy recipe.    You’ll thank me.  And so will whomever whoever whomever WHATEVER you serve it to.