Laundry Room Remodel

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

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20

Question: 20 = Answer:A. Tantrums Henry threw between wake-up time (8:45) and end of his breakfast (9:30).B. Times my kids yelled “mom” every minute today.C. Loads of laundry I’ve done the past few days.D. Seconds my kids were screaming at each other out of every few minutes this morning. E. Kindergartners I volunteered with today.F. Moments I apparently

Fava Beans

Fava Beans

  Tonight we tried fava beans.  I most likely would not have searched these out.  They were a suggested item this week for our Green B.E.A.N. delivery and I went with it.   Luckily , the girls were extremely excited to be helpers in the kitchen while Henry napped.  Because what I didn’t realize when

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

  This is another so delicious recipe I got from my great neighbor Mod Housewife!  You should definitely follow her for yummy recipes, interior design help, fashion trends, etc.  Here is my version of her Chicken Parmesan recipe.   Ingredients: 4 Chicken Breasts 3/4 Cup Olive Oil Salt Pepper 2 Cups Bread Crumbs with Italian Seasoning 1/2

Stuff Charlotte Said

Stuff Charlotte Said

Charlotte: When I grow up, I wanted to be a ballerina, but now I know I can’t. Me: What???  Why not? Me Thinking…Who told her she couldn’t do something??? What the heck??? Charlotte: Because I toot and burp. Me: Huh? Charlotte: I toot and burp.  And ballerinas don’t do that.  And I will. Andy: You

Kids Snacks

Kids Snacks

  My kids love to have a snack break when playing outside.  At our house we are pretty routine about food.  Daycare got us into this habit and now it works to our favor.  One morning snack around 10:00 before lunch and one afternoon snack around 3:00/4:00 before dinner.  Otherwise, the kitchen is CLOSED.   I

Why We Love CET plus a Clifford App Giveaway

Why We Love CET plus a Clifford App Giveaway

  Did you know that Clifford turned 50 this year?  Yep, the big 5-0! Here in Cincinnati, our local PBS station, CET, gave Clifford a big birthday party back in February. And, of course, we attended the FREE event.   Over 200 of Clifford’s closest friends came to celebrate at the station. Even Mr. Red.

Movie Theater Popcorn Sharing Tip

Movie Theater Popcorn Sharing Tip

  Best idea ever.  Everyone wants popcorn at the movies, right?  And everyone wants their hands in the bag at the same exact time.  When a SMALL popcorn is going for $6.00 now…I definitely don’t want to buy multiple bags.  And I don’t want any fighting during the movie for the popcorn.  Everyone should be quietly

An Afternoon with the Budweiser Clydesdales

An Afternoon with the Budweiser Clydesdales

Yes, it’s Easter tomorrow and a joyous event.  However, here in Cincinnati people are also really looking forward to Monday.  Baseball’s Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade.  My dad called me on Friday morning and asked if I wanted to take a field trip with the kids to the west side.  Apparently there were