This hit me like a ton of bricks. I read this post over at www.100daysofrealfood.com, it got my brain turning. Why are we compelled to offer rewards…be them candy, stickers, junky toys…for something that is truly a priviledge? Activities for kids … Continue reading
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This is the dish, that when my husband called at 4:30 in the afternoon in early December 2011 and asked what I thought about him inviting his boss over for dinner that night, I remained fairly calm and said “sure, … Continue reading
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I had a post ready, well in my head ready, and I have been experiencing some serious technical difficulties. All is well now, thanks to my very brilliant web host Rob. I wrote to him and told him that I … Continue reading
Everyone needs a signature dish…the one you can make at a moment’s notice…that you know will be a home run everytime. Mine is Shrimp Fra Diavolo. It is my original recipe, one of the few that I can claim as … Continue reading
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I’m not talking about my wardrobe…but my deck. After a wonderful weekend celebrating my Bestie’s big birthday (yes, the big one), I came home inspired by their zen-ful patio. It has a lovely pergola that is so heavily draped with … Continue reading
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I feel that I have neglected my little happy place, but I have been a busy girl…more so than usual. My friend Sandy and I decided we needed to join forces, so we created our new venture Social Fireflies…like butterflies, but … Continue reading
That is truly what it is like to clean in the presence of my children. It is amazing how quickly the four of them can demolish a relatively clean area. Now, I’m not saying that I am anywhere near a … Continue reading
I am trying to choose my next project…I was thinking it would be something for Em’s room. I want to add some wall decor, the only thing hanging in there is the canvas collage I made from her birth announcement … Continue reading
This is our last day of Spring Break, so rather than toil over a post today, I am going to hang with my kiddos! Excuse the brief post :). Easter Dinner was a smashing success! I made some super yummy … Continue reading
I know I’ve already talked about Easter Sunday Dinner, but just a bit more about food…this time it is more about the fun, which may become a tradition…ya never know. You know I love ‘pancake art’…so, I’m thinking about these … Continue reading
