Author Archives: Tricia

Pinterest – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Pinterest – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

As if I need one more thing on the internet to take up my time…but, PIN IT TO ME! I first learned about Pinterest during the Ultimate Blog Party.  I was going to write a big ol’ message explaining Pinterest and my love for it…but, I’m using a friend’s computer and it’s taking me twice

Embrace the Camera: Stella Style

Embrace the Camera: Stella Style

Stuff Stella said: Stella: I know how to say fox in Spanish.Me: Great!Stella: It’s coyote, right?Me: Not so much. (Dora is apparently slacking.) Stella just recently moved to the 4-year old room at daycare although her birthday isn’t until June.Stella: Hey mom, is my birthday in April now?Me: No.Stella: I think we should have a

Whatcha Might Not Know…the Proposal

Whatcha Might Not Know…the Proposal

Later this month Andy and I will have our 10-year Wedding Anniversary.  Seriously?  Wow.  Seems unreal at times.  So the next few Whatcha Might Not Knows will be dedicated to our life 10 years ago! First up, the proposal.  Andy proposed in September 2000 at Ault Park and then we went out to dinner at

Ten on Ten – A Day With My Momma

Ten on Ten – A Day With My Momma

I really look forward to the 10th of each month now thanks to Ten on Ten.  I was so excited yesterday to realize that it was today and that I hadn’t missed it!  And more excited that I wasn’t going to be sitting in my cubicle all day.  My mom and I both had the

How to Make Mother’s Day…Memorable

How to Make Mother’s Day…Memorable

Remember my thoughts on Valentine’s Day?  Well, this year, I’m sorta feeling the same about Mother’s Day.  How to NOT really have the best Mother’s Day: Be sure that the Saturday before Mother’s Day is a great day!  Spend that morning volunteering at the awesome GOTR 5K (pictures HERE).  That afternoon, have all of your

Rice Cooker – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

Rice Cooker – This Saturday’s Shout-Out

It’s been awhile since the last “Shout-Out” so here’s a new favorite item of mine… the Aroma 6-cup Rice Cooker. I have never been able to cook rice correctly on the stove-top, no matter how hard I tried.  A friend recommended this and we requested it as a Christmas gift.  And now, since Christmas, my

I Spy…Bicycles!

This afternoon at Costco I spied something SPECTACULAR: Bicycle Jammies!  I mean, seriously, check out those baby boy pj bottoms: And in the cart they immediately went. See, I’m a SUCKER for bicycles.  LOVE promoting them in any way possible. Check out the newest t-shirts I bought myself: And this shirt I found on clearance awhile

Whatcha Might Not Know…Beer & Stella

Confession.  I am a beer snob.  Seriously.  I am not proud of this and it just pains the frugal side of me.  I am no longer a cheap bar date (although the number of drinks has definitely lessened!). And I blame my husband.  He loves beer.  And many different kinds.  Any given day you’ll find

Tasty Tuesday?

Now that the Pig 10K is ACCOMPLISHED, what shall I call Tuesday?  I still want that health/food/recipe focus…  So, Tasty Tuesday?  From the Table Tuesday?  On the Table Tuesday?  Nah.  That gave me the giggles.  Tuesday Treats?  Nothing’s shouting out at me quite yet so stay tuned. Anyway, I believe you can change your eating

God Bless the Freedom of Speech and Diverse FB Statuses

Due to the world news about Osama bin Laden’s death, there are a LOT of responses…I just had to hijack a few from my own Facebook News Feed to show how blessed we are to show so many different feelings about one event…from pro-Obama to still-against-Obama to anger to happiness to pride to humor and