The Halloween Dilemma and The “Mom’s Always Right” Happy Ending
It was a torturous trip to the Halloween store for us. He couldn’t decide what he wanted to be, and seemingly everything he wanted was …
All Natural and Organic Halloween Candy Alternatives
Halloween is upon us this weekend, and we’ve been preparing for it accordingly by purchasing our candy for the Halloween Trading Post we do every …
Mickey Mouse and Pirate Daddy
We walked to the Pumpkin Patch celebration on post last night, all dressed up (yes, even me). I love Halloween and playing dress up with …
Fourth of July Weekend, ER-Style
It wasn’t the same picturesque Fourth we celebrated last year at the in-laws house. Not at all. In fact, you could tell the recession had …
The Long Weekend and Happily Ever After at Home
The children had off from school for President’s Day for a total of four days. They swore that their day off on Friday was because …
Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Cookie Goodness
I have this old Betty Crocker cookbook from the 70’s. I used to use this with my mother while growing up. It gives me great …
First Week of 2010 is Over, and It’s Too Damn Quiet
As she sits in the crook of my arm, her wispy, curly hair tickling my nose, I’m reminded of the non-existent hair matted on her …
To Do Tuesday Week 46
If this is your first time reading and you’re wondering what To-Do Tuesday is all about, click to check out the first post to find …
The Great Holiday Exhale
In the clustered, frantic moments after the holiday, the stifled breaths we feel as we muster through the paper, cardboard, and seemingly too-many-to-belong gifts that …
An Emotional Thanksgiving
As I sit in my brother’s home, my lucky brother with a wonderful family and opportunities, about to feast on his talents in the kitchen …
All Natural Halloween Candy Alternatives
It’s time for the Halloween Trading Post again. What is the Halloween Trading post, you ask? You see, our children go out trick-or-treating, collecting various …
To Do Tuesday Week 36 – Holiday Checklist!
If this is your first time reading and you’re wondering what To-Do Tuesday is all about, click to check out the first post to find …