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
Bacon Parmesan Crisps
Moving this recipe over from Tastes From Tricia’s Table blog. Reminded of it because I am making these tomorrow for Andy to take to Poker Night (guys LOVE them)! I think I first got the recipe from Paula Deen. It is super easy and you only need three ingredients: 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Fort Liberty Playland
Andy was gone all weekend and we needed something fun and different to occupy our Sunday morning. So I surprised the kids by putting them right into the car when they got up and headed straight to Stan the Donut Man. Each kid carefully picked out the perfect donut, grabbed a milk carton and got
1940s Weekend at Museum Center
This weekend the Museum Center is holding a 1940s event. After going to the Taste of OTR at Washington Park on Saturday for lunch we decided to pop over to the museum since we were so close. And I am so glad we did. There were a lot of free events going on if you
Melatonin – Why We Use It
Disclaimer: I am in no way offering you medical advice/drug supplement advice in this post. I am just sharing my story in the hopes that it may help someone else. Before trying any new medications/vitamins/supplements with you and/or your child, you should OF COURSE speak to your own doctors. Or at least call your mother!
Red Gold Summer Tomato Burger – And a Giveaway!
Congrats to Krista for winning the Red Gold Gift Pack! Red Gold Tomatoes is currently having a Summer Grillin’ Party. It started back in late July and the promotion ends on August 30th. Each week 1,000 people will win a Red Gold Apron. There is also a chance to win the Grand Prize…a Big Green
Summer Berry Salad
I can never get enough salad during the summertime. However, I do still like some variety. Thankfully, we invited my cousin and her family over for a cookout earlier this summer. And luckily she married a man that knows food. They brought this salad as their contribution to the meal and it, well…it just MADE
Antipasto Skewers
Are you in the need of a new appetizer that will make everyone scream “YUM!”? An appetizer that isn’t the norm? I’ve been to a lot of fun summer events this year. And I’ve eaten a LOT of yummy new appetizers and side dishes. This one was a hit at a moms-only happy hour hosted by
Rolos + Brownies = Perfect Match
Do you love brownies? Do you need to take your brownies up a notch? Do you love Rolos? All you need in order to add a little extra to your brownies is one bag of the Rolo minis. Well, I also suggest some parchment paper. And I did spray mine with some non-stick spray. Make
Summer Vacation Reading – Fly Away
What have you been reading this summer? I posted a few weeks ago that I was getting a chance to read a couple of books this summer. Especially when Andy travels. That’s when I stay up way past my bedtime and read and read and read. In fact I finally finished Divergent…at 3 AM one