PATHETIC PANTRY BEFOREIm a little ashamed of this sad looking pantry. It really didnt function for us. Our house was built in 1963, and Im guessing pantries were not a big thing back then, because ou...
inspired by Henrys love for Twinkle Twinkle Little StarDid you ever feel like a zombie without a working brain? Or do you ever look in the mirror, see yourself, and say, "Well, hello stranger?...
For those of you who arent a Facebook friend, heres a quick picture of our gorgeous new floor. I am in love.. Kitchen floor BEFORE:Kitchen floor during:Entire kitchen BEFORE painting cabinets an...
The wood flooring (the bottom left from the sample above) is going in today! The kitchen is going to look beautiful. Ill be posting pictures later. The best part is that itll all be done by the time ...
You know Im crazy about making Oat Balls for a healthier snack choice for myself. I make a batch every Friday and these little guys help curb my need for all the other nasty snacks that call my ...
1Henry and I made a dino family together yesterday. He learned how to cut with his "baby" scissors and his "boob" stick. (and while youre looking at this picture help me decide on a n...
The weather weve had this weekend is UNHEARD of for mid-March here in the Northwoods! It hit 80 both days this weekend and it was pure heaven for all of us. We crave the sunshine like pigs crave mud....
When I first started blogging, I was making recipes so full of fat and sugar they made Paula Deen sigh. Part of my love of baking and cooking, though, is watching people enjoy what I made. It really ...
Age old question asks "How am I going to cut my 2 year olds hair?"Answer:Dino baths in the sink. He hardly noticed mom circling around him snipping away. Because when your kids hair starts to...
Muffins are one of those food items that I never buy at a bakery or hotel or anywhere. The reason being that they are usually packed full of calories and sugar. LOADED. One large muffin can contain h...
pinterest.comAbout 2 years ago we did some kitchen updates that were badly needed! We painted our horribly old stained cabinets white and added new, modern hardware. It made a huge difference!from 20...
I posted a couple of weeks ago about not knowing what to do with my hair. I had an appointment with a new stylist yesterday who specializes in color. I love her!I didnt get it cut (yet) and I know it...
Since Im a fan of whole wheat pastas (what a great way to get whole grains into your familys diet!), I was excited when I was chosen to do a review for Barilla® Whole Grain pastas. Ive been buying Ba...
A couple of weeks ago I posted about how I was thinking of making a change with my hair, that has been long and blonde for a long time now. I guess you could say Im a little attached to it. When I wa...
This revelation finally hit me this week.This winter has been a very hard one for me. I have spent a good half of it completely down in the dumps. Depressed. Sad. regretful. Angry. Unsure. Restless.H...
Turkey is probably not on the top of most peoples shopping lists unless a holiday is approaching. I like turkey, though, and think it can be just as easy to prepare as a chicken. Be...
Sometimes I come home from work, dead tired, and have no clue whats for dinner. But I also know that I have to guys who will walk through the door in about an hour with hopes of finding dinner on the...
Today was such a rare Monday for me. Henry was under the weather all weekend and so I stayed home with him today. As the morning went on, it was clear to me that Momma TLC was working and he was feel...
Henry calls himself "He-He" mostly because he never used to be able to say his name.Yesterday I asked him, "Whats your name?"He said, "He-He".I said, "No, your name is Hen...
This "cookie" is not very cookie-like, but I really love them. Theyre more like a "chewie" and are so good for you, with no processed sugars, flour, or artificial sweeteners.Thi...
Chop it off or leave it long? (and I know how bad I need my roots done!)Honest opinions sought :)
There is just something about anything made rolled up in a tortilla that makes me want to bite right into it. Maybe its because it provides the flavor combination of many different foods all in one b...
I know Ive been absent here lately. I have been cooking quite a bit actually, despite being so busy, but Ive been making all of my stand-by recipes due to lack of time to create new ones. Im getting ...
Its a little hard to believe its time to start a new year again! As I look back at 2011 and what it entailed, I realize that it was a good year for me. Nothing amazing happened, but nothing horrible ...
Im so excited to have our mudroom makeover featured in the beautiful Cottages and Bungalows Magazine!It is really a gorgeous magazine with beautiful and achievable home decorating ideas and inspirati...
**This post contains the F word multiple times!Ive always had great fun planning kids birthday parties. I love to go with a theme and make it magical and fun!I dont remember ever being busier than I ...
The weeks are sure flying by, arent they? Does time go by faster the older you are, because I swear it does. Henry will be 2 this Saturday. HOW did that happen? Were having a little train-theme...
Did you ever notice how the best part of Christmas seems to be BEFORE Christmas Day? I know that for me, Christmas day is always sort of a let down time. You spend a month preparing, and once its her...
This is not a healthy or low calorie recipe, but I made it last minute for a quick appetizer this Thanksgiving. Everyone liked it so much, I thought Id share it because it would make a nice Christmas...
Every Thanksgiving meal deserves a delicious choice or two in the bread category. All too often, Ive been so busy and forgotten about the need for a bread or roll on the menu and had to run to t...
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