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Pearls, Handcuffs, and Happy Hour
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A pinch of June Cleaver, a dash of Martha Stewart, & a whole lotta Mommy! My domestic diary...the good, the bad, & the ugly ;)
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Come To Momma.

Every now and then, I stumble upon recipe greatness.  Oh, who am I kidding??!!?  I don’t think I’ve ever met a recipe I didn’t like!!  Truth be told, I’m not the owner of a picky palet...

17 may 12

Could That BE Any Easier?!

I hope you were reading that as if Chandler Bing were saying it.  If not, go back and try again.  Seriously though…when I pinned this recipe I knew I wouldn’t be able to wait long until we ...

12 apr 12 2 people like this

A Buca Knockoff…I *Think*

I’ve never been to Buca di Beppo.  Am I missing out?!  Let me answer that.  I’m sure I am.   If it’s food I haven’t enjoyed…I’m SURE I’m missing out.  Dangit.  Why ...

10 apr 12 2 people like this

Take it Easy

Now that my oldest has officially started T ball, it’s time to have a plan of action when planning my weekly menu.  One night of crockpot deliciousness a week is a must. We’re BIG fans of any ki...

24 mar 12 1 person likes this

Magazines Aren’t Just for Gossip & Fashion

I swore I’d post more often, but I’ve been eating out WAY too much to even think about the kitchen, so that hasn’t exactly happened.  My waistline…and ill-fitting pants…can prove it.  I lov...

19 mar 12 1 person likes this

The Secret’s in the Sauce

Since making these delicious sliders back in December, I’ve been itching to try them again.  When I came across this recipe, I decided to go a different direction.  I’ve always been a pot r...

04 mar 12

I’ll Have What She’s Having

Remember that line from When Harry Met Sally?  Pretty sure I accidentally watched that movie at a friend’s house when I was younger…WAAAAAY before I had ANY clue what the heck Meg Ryan was doing...

25 feb 12 1 person likes this

Shrimp is the Fruit of the Sea

Do y’all remember that line from Forrest Gump?  That’s one of Mr. Spouse’s favorite movies.  I’ve seen it so many times I’m sure I could quote the whole thing.  I can’t say the word “s...

24 feb 12

Go Stuff Yourself

I FINALLY have my computer back from the hospital.  She and I have been spending some time getting reacquainted.  I’ve got LOTS of new recipes to share with you, so let’s get started with o...

20 feb 12 1 person likes this

Sorry, I Dont Eat Buffalo

Do yall remember that episode of The Newlyweds with Jessica Simpson??  The one where she was all, "Sorry, I dont eat buffalo" in response to Nick asking if she wanted some buffalo wings....

28 jan 12 1 person likes this

A Soup for Busy Moms

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love soup.  Especially when it’s cold outside.  I pinned this little soup from Rachel Ray a while back and I’ve been dying to try it.  So, I wen...

24 jan 12 1 person likes this

Life is a Bowl of Cherries…or Burritos. Whatever.

Y’all know I have a ‘thang’ for Mexican{ish} recipes.  This one is no exception.  Most of the Mexican inspired dishes I whip up for Mr. Spouse are typically creamy and full of fatty goodnes...

17 jan 12 1 person likes this

It’s a Start {My Cozy Little Nest}

A couple of years ago…pre Pinterest…I found the *perfect* bedding for my bedroom.  Perfect in that it was on sale and the colors went well with my newly painted bathroom.  Fast forward abou...

15 jan 12

Stuffed.

There’s nothing I love more than discovering new recipes.  Especially recipes that are healthy AND tasty.  That’s a pretty fantastic combo in my opinion.  I was pretty excited to find ...

12 jan 12

As Requested & Cookin With Coolio

Alright yall.  Ive gotten some requests to make my recipes printable.  You mean you dont like writing things by hand?!   Not convenient enough for ya?!  I kid, I kid.  I...

07 jan 12

Heads Up, 7-Up

Did y’all ever play that game in grade school??  {Did I just date myself by calling it grade school??}  We used to play it all the dang time…well into 5th & 6th grade.  I always pe...

06 jan 12

My Achilles Heel

Plain and simple, I love pasta.  Fusili, Penne, Angel Hair, Farfalle, Ditalini, Fettuccinne...its ALL good in my book.  Of course, Im a bit partial to penne & angel hair, but thats just...

03 jan 12

Warm & Fuzzy

I’m always looking for good chili recipes.  There’s just somethin’ about chili during the cold winter months that gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside :)  When I found this recipe, I was a...

29 dec 11

Salad Lovers Look No Further.

Not sure about y’all, but I sure love me some salads.  As cliché as it is for a girl to order one when she goes out to eat, I swear I do ALL the dang time.  Not because I’m trying to watch ...

24 dec 11

Grab & Go Breakfast

Breakfast isn’t always the easiest meal of the day for me.  Most days, I’m waking up early to head to the gym before I go to work.  Not exactly ideal for being able to spend any amount of t...

23 dec 11

Wrap it Up

I’m a big fan of the wrap persuasion.  Anything you can wrap up…gifts included ;)…is a winner in my book.  When my sweet friend, Dena, posted this recipe…her version of a Paula Deen wrap…I ...

23 dec 11

Bite Sized Brilliance

Im pretty much a fan of anything thats bite-sized.  Im the girl that hovers over the snack table at parties, shoveling little bite sized pieces of deliciousness into my mouth by the handfuls....

22 dec 11

Slide, Slide, Slippety Slide

I hope the tune to Coolios 1994 hit...Fantastic Voyage...is runnin through your head right about now. You can thank me for that later ;) Speaking of slide, these ham & cheese sliders that are blo...

22 dec 11

Addiction.

Im *slightly* addicted to bread. Im not ashamed to admit that I could polish off a loaf in one sitting. Now, Im not talkin about Mrs. Bairds {albeit delicious}...Im talkin bout nice, fresh, WARM roll...

15 dec 11

Pinwheel, Pinwheel Spinning Around

Do yall remember that show Pinwheel that used to air on Nickelodeon back in the day?? That was one of my absolute FAVORITE 80s shows. This recipe has NOTHING to do with that show other than having th...

15 dec 11

It’s No Wonder

I know this little recipe is floating all over the internet right now, but just incase you havent had these yet, I figured it was my civil duty to post it again. I originally had these little delicac...

15 dec 11

Just Give Me a Shovel

Mr. Spouse’s aunt makes the most amazing cookies every Christmas.  One in particular is my absolute favorite.  I seriously can’t.get.enough.  I shovel them into my mouth by the fistful...

12 dec 11

You Can’t Eat Just One

I’m always on the lookout for new snack ideas.  I’m usually a veggie/yogurt/cheese stick/turkey/popcorn kinda snack gal, but I *might* enjoy the occasional indulgence…especially on the weekends....

12 dec 11

Happiness in a Cup

I’ve figured out that happiness comes from a cup.  A S’mores cup.  Ohmiword.  Of course, I found this little recipe via Pinterest and couldn’t wait to try it out.  We just had our...

12 dec 11

I Like Them! I Really Do!

Back in the day, I was NOT a fan of enchiladas. Not by a long shot. You need to realize that I adore my mom and pretty much everything she cooks in the kitchen is something straight from heaven, BUT....

20 nov 11 1 person likes this

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