Cranberry-Orange Bread *2 C all purpose flour *1 C sugar *1 t salt *1 t baking powder *¼ t baking soda *2/3 C buttermilk (or can use sour milk – 1 C milk, 1 T lemon juice or white vinegar at room temp for 10 minutes. *Use 2/3 C.) *6 T (3/4 stick) unsalted butter,… Continue reading Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry Orange Bread
A Proud Mommy Moment
Yesterday, as my family sat eating a rare dinner out, I had one of those Mommy moments you aren't sure if you should be proud of or embarrassed by. A lady in the booth beside us had a bit of a cold and was coughing. Suddenly my three-year old's loud voice rang through the restaurant… Continue reading A Proud Mommy Moment
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes (you'll never use Manwich again) 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 3 teaspoons brown sugar salt to taste ground black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the… Continue reading Sloppy Joes
Couponing 101
A couple weeks ago, one of the gals at my MOPS table invited me to a couponing class with her. She is a self-proclaimed "crazy coupon lady" who doesn't purchase things without a coupon. She gets most of her groceries at a huge discount, free - or sometimes even makes money back on the deal.… Continue reading Couponing 101
You Selfish Little Clod!
This is the true joy in life: Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. -- George Bernard Shaw This is quite possibly… Continue reading You Selfish Little Clod!
One of the Many Benefits of Stow-and-Go
Attention those of you without kids, or who have issues with things that come out of children. You might want to skip this blog. Those who love a good poop story, read on. As I finished up my cardio today I saw the sight all gym-goers dread the most. Well, besides "Joe-workout" who's going commando… Continue reading One of the Many Benefits of Stow-and-Go
Look at the View, It’s Pretty
I've discovered these past three years of mommyhood that children are often the best teachers in life. Several times a week I'm taught a lesson by my kids, but today I got a good one from someone else's son. My YMCA is under construction, so I have to walk outside along a path and then… Continue reading Look at the View, It’s Pretty
“Do you want your pizza?”
This weekend, while shopping for the ultimate present for a little boy turning three, I overheard the following exchange between a mother and her young boy: Boy: <throwing some kind of fit> Mother: Come on honey - let's get your Wii games first. Boy: Noooooooo, I don't want to. Mother: Do you want your pizza?… Continue reading “Do you want your pizza?”
Weighty Matters
One week ago I was a mere 6 pounds away from my goal weight. A goal I have been steadily working towards for two years. Actually, I guess it's only been 15 months since I threw it all out the window the 9 months I was pregnant with my second child. I have spent as … Continue reading Weighty Matters
Caw Caw Roar!!
Last night we celebrated New Year's Eve with my family. It was awesome. We had wonderful food, delicious drinks, great conversation, lots of pictures and about an hour of dancing in my mom's living room. It was awesome. One of the highlights of the evening was when my daughter and husband were dancing - suddenly… Continue reading Caw Caw Roar!!
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