Not Just For Cookies Any More – Fun WIth Cookie Cutters

  I am often amazed when I see an idea either on Pinterest or by a fellow blogger that is so simple & genius that I think, “Wow, why didn’t I think of that?” Yesterday, my amazement was directed at my brother-in-law. My brother-in-law, Pete was babysitting for his favorite niece yesterday. When I came […]

If You Give Your Toddler A Cookie…

If you give your toddler a cookie…they will probably want another cookie. Just like in the popular children’s book, there are consequences when you give your child a cookie. I hate to sound like a broken record but my daughter really is a horrible eater. It is very difficult making meals that she will actually […]

Should We or Shouldn’t We? The 2nd Baby Debate

When you are single, friends and family always want to know, “When are you going to meet a nice man?”       Then, you find him, that man of your dreams & now you are in a serious relationship.       Next it is…”When are the two of you going to get married?” […]

Before There Was You – A Mommy’s Poem

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Dressing Up Your Meals For the Holidays

I love decorating for the holidays. Nothing fills me up with Yuletide cheer more than surrounding myself with all things Christmas. It is not just the Christmas tree & mantle that gets adorned in our house, our meals get a makeover for the season as well. Don’t let the cookies have all the fun. Here are […]

Be Careful What You Say. My Daughter Is A Parrot.

There is a new phenomenon brewing in our home lately. A constant echo can be heard behind our four walls. This echo has the sweet voice of a lovely little girl whose vocabulary is growing daily. Since she was born, I have tried to curb the foul language. In general, I try not to curse […]

It’s A Marshmallow World – Marshmallow crafting & cooking

Let the Christmas crafting continue. Last week we made Christmas themed Rice Krispies treats. I needed marshmallows for making these. They were luckily on sale at the grocery store that day & I bought far more marshmallow than any household needs. While making our treats, I noticed that Mai really enjoyed playing with them. We […]