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
Disney Autograph Book with Photos DIY
As most of you are aware, we finally took the plunge and went to Disney World last fall. In preparation for the trip, I did NOTHING until a few days beforehand. Suddenly, someone casually mentioned autograph books and I gave out a big sigh. I was thinking to myself…would we really need them? Were we
The Most Favorite Christmas Toys This Year
After all of the thought put into it and shopping time and money spent, I am always curious to see what the kids are still playing with a couple of weeks after Christmas. Without a doubt, one of the girls’ favorite things is the Rainbow Loom. And I somewhat dreaded this gift. I heard nightmares
Sure – My Word for 2014
At a time when many people are vowing to use the word “NO” more to commitments and requests this coming year, I’m choosing to say “Sure”. To my kids. I love the word “sure”. And here is why. During routine speech evaluations at school last fall, Stella was flagged for something with her “r’s”. But
My Cherry Coke Days Are Numbered – Boo Hoo Big Boy!
There are afternoons when I’m out running errands with the kids that I just want a little pick-me-up. Been there? Well, for me, the answer is a nice refreshing fully-loaded (caffeine and calorie) medium Cherry Coke from Frisch’s. The crushed ice + the cherry syrup + the coke = YUMMINESS! It just brightens my day.
Common Sense Media – Have You Downloaded It Yet?
Well, we did it. Something I swore for a long time we wouldn’t do. Something we didn’t need. But then Andy and I really wanted to re-watch the first Hunger Games movie (before heading to theater for #2) and could not find it anywhere on our cable service. And the free trial popped up. So we caved.
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Yum, yum, yum! And you can make the batter ahead of time…see below. I originally found this recipe on Pinterest which led me HERE. I followed the recipe pretty closely with a few minor changes. I didn’t have a lemon so I left that out and I also didn’t have kosher salt so just used plain
Things Henry Says
While driving in the car last week with the three kids: Henry: Mom…I’m ADOPTED! Me: WHAT? Henry: I’m adopted. RIGHT NOW! Me: Huh?? Henry: You know, I’m closing my eyes and no one can see me…so I’m ADOPTED!!! Me: {thinks a minute} You mean you are INVISIBLE? Henry: {giggles and sighs and palm-slaps his forehead.
Crispix Holiday Mix
This recipe can be doubled and makes a great gift! Ingredients 3 cups Kellogg’s® Crispix® cereal 1 cup bear-shaped, miniature honey graham crackers (Teddy Grahams) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/3 cup M&M’s® Brand Chocolate Candies – use red and green for
Holiday Party Cotton Ball Snowball Race
This is a fun thing you can do at home with the kids all winter or use for a Holiday Party at school. All you need are the following items: Straws Cotton Balls A Goal – whether it be a finish line or a “bucket” Optional: Obstacles – we used upside down plastic drinking cups