Christmas countdown is on! I am feeling pretty good with all that I have accomplished so far. I am by no means completely ready for the holidays and the convergence of kids all coming home, but I am steadily getting there. The presents are wrapped and sitting tree-side – with the train going around the …
It is almost here! The big day where we sit and feast with family and friends. I am more than a little excited to be making my favorite Thanksgiving dessert, Pumpkin Amaretto Cheesecake today. The last two Thanksgivings were spent out of the country, and making this cheesecake was out of the question. Last year …
The ABCs of my life was a post I started over a year ago – just something to sit and write about as I reflect on who I am and what currently makes up my life. I hope you enjoy this read, and perhaps you will get to know me just a little bit more. …
This post first appeared on The Next Family as part of ย TYLENOLยฎย and their #HowWeFamily campaign. Every family is different. While there are many families that do fit the “traditional” family mold, there are others, like us, that do not. I was happy to see Tylenol run their #HowWeFamily campaign and thankful for the chance …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias Pasta and cheese – what get’s better than that? Well, ever since I found this recipe for Penne with Five Cheeses I have been have been touting it as a Grown-Up Mac-n-Cheese. I make if for …
Happy Mother’s Day! I love my quiet time in the morning. Well, quiet is a matter of perspective – I always have two large dogs sharing my morning time with me. Sitting and watchingย me with their large expectant eyes, following on my heels as I move through the rooms, always nudging me with their muzzles. …
Today is my birthday, and it has me thinking about the important role models that I have had throughout my life.ย Our first teachers in life are our parents.ย My mom and dad have taught me many key lessons in life. As parents they played an active role in my upbringing, and as a parent …
