I am in full swing enjoying summer and the warmer weather. Long days and sunny skies are perfect for hanging with friends and family. The weather is ideally suited for picnics, barbecues, and pool parties! This past month has been filled with multiple parties and gatherings at our home. Entertaining is something I loooove to do. …
I’m Loving My New Bathroom Towels! #SleepLikeAKing
I have a special deal to share with you today! One you are really going to like! As you know, I have been on a home organization kick. Thanks to my husband – he is the one that set our New Year’s goal this year. Our goal – meaning my goal really is to completely purge …
A Summer Reading List
Summer is here! It really, really is here! I have finished all of the end of the year school work. You know, report cards, student cumulative folders, cleaning the classroom and putting things away for the next eight weeks. I attended a very worthwhile four-day teaching conference, and then hosted a ladies pool party on …
Hosting a Graduation Brunch
We have just survived a tsunami of graduations! The most wonderful aspect of graduation is the fact that one has reached a huge milestone. A milestone that took years of hard work to achieve. So of course you need to celebrate! With six kids in our family we have hit multiple milestones this year. One child …
Interview with Dr. Pepper Schwartz #LoveintheUS
Life is a funny thing! Recently my life has been so uber busy that I am running as fast as I can just to keep up. Then I have those moments where I look around, looking at al the many facets of my life – work, kids, husband, friends, family – and see what all …
Happy, Happy June!
Happy, Happy June! Wow the year is flying by – and my head is spinning in how quickly May whipped past. May has been a whirlwind of activity, and as a result I have not been blogging nearly as much or as often. In fact I have only shared five blog posts this last month! I …
Allergy Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe
When you have a hungry teenage boy in the house, and he is suddenly diagnosed with food allergies, you learn a whole new way of cooking and baking. Especially baking. Or making anything that contains flour. Well let me tell you, these allergy free chocolate chip pancakes are absolutely delicious! My challenge is to make …
Greek Lamb Burgers #SundaySupper
Not too long ago I met my husband for a lunch date, and he took me to this little out of the way Greek restaurant. It was fun to meet during the middle of a week – an unexpected turn to a busy day. The restaurant, decked out in Greek decor, made me feel like …
Chili – Think Outside The Bowl
I have come to really love a good bowl of chili! Most people think of chili and football, but I appreciate the flavorful bowl of meat, beans, and spices all year round. Not to even mention the numerous ways of topping a bowl of chili. I recently had an opportunity to chat with a chili “expert” and …
May Home Organization Calendar
Oh no! It is already May 3rd and I am just now posting my May Home Organization Calendar! So sorry for being a bit late with this. Life, as always, is super busy. This month is a jam packed month and I am really looking forward to two graduations and one promotion. That is right -the even …