Home Remodeling In mid-2019 we decided it was time to update our laundry room which is also our kitchen pantry. One of the previous owners had installed built-in shelves, but they were starting to sag and had no adjustability. The shelves were stationary and couldn’t move up or down. Some of them were super deep
Storing Blueberries and Grapes
Am I the only one who does this? I don’t use any fancy fruit-saving containers in my kitchen. I just use common plastic storage containers. And when I rinse my blueberries and grapes and throw them in the container I notice that the ones on the bottom end up a bit mushy from the water
Snow Day Indoor Activities
This winter has been brutal for us as far as snow and ice is concerned. The schools are all closed again today and I’ve lost count as to just how many snow days this is…eight? Nine? The hard part is that it has either been too cold to go out in it (truly negative temperatures)
Vision Boards
Anyone ever created a Vision Board? I came across one I created way back in 2008 while on the board of local nonprofit. It was an activity we did at a board retreat in order to get to know each other better. It’s interesting to see photos of Stella as a baby surrounded by my
Apple Hand Pies
During all of this crazy winter weather, I will confess we’ve watched a bit more television than normal to break up the days. However, we have also been watching more and more cooking shows. The kids love to watch the different recipes come together in front of their eyes. These Apple Hand Pies were actually
An Open Letter to Babysitters
First things first: This is NOT written for the grandmas, grandpas, nanas, gigis, grandads, aunties, uncles, etc. of the world that offer up their services to us for free on a Saturday night. Or who have sleepovers for our kids. To them I just say, THANK YOU! Our kids’ relatives are supposed to spoil them
Whatcha Readin’?
One of the things I have been able to do more now that I am not working is READ MORE BOOKS! And I am really enjoying it. Not that I sit around and read all day while eating bon-bons (Seriously people, this really.doesn’t.happen. So quite asking.), but I can get in bed at night and
Green B.E.A.N. Delivery Update
Someone recently asked if we are still using the Green B.E.A.N. Delivery service. Yep! It still works for us. I love having the bin show up weekly full of great produce. And I can still “suspend” a week (skip) on my account if needed (going out of town, etc.). And after all of this time,
Another Snow Day = Valentine’s Cards Finished
Am I the only mom that buys last year’s Valentine Cards on deep clearance and keeps them for the next year? So, yes, I’m basically depriving my kids of giving out any hot new characters that are trending. I’m guessing Frozen-themed will be pretty popular this Valentine’s Day. Wait, am I the only mom with
It’s Been a YEAR – Time Flies as a SAHM
It really is hard to believe that I have been “unemployed” for a year now. Time does fly. I just went back and read the posts I wrote early last year about becoming a stay-at-home-mom. A lot of it still applies. But there are definitely some more observations now. And just this past couple of