And You Thought Christ Was Born On The 25th…
Merry Belated Christmas! Having just returned from Tennessee on Sunday night, and anticipating our departure to Illinois this Friday, we voted the official birth of Christ to be moved to the 18th. Didn't you get the memo? No? It's alright. The date isn't really that...
Meet-and-Greet Monday
We just rolled into town this evening after a glorious time in Tennessee celebrating a wedding with family. I've already washed, and hung a load of laundry, and clipped two weeks worth of coupons. I've some-what prepared a list for tomorrow's grocery excursion. I've...
Look What I Can Do!
In a moment of boredom, I learned how to use Wordpress from a cell phone. Why use a cell phone when a computer is a billion times faster? Maybe because I wanna work on my txting skills. While driving thru Kentucky. All that to say I'll be gone. Bye!
Loving What You’ve Got: Finding Storage When There Is None To Be Had
I have to admit, we are not short on closets. I know some have it worse (*cough* Jes *cough*). But four people living in a two bedroom apartment... two of whom are constantly growing out of clothes and toys and equipment in general. And then needing more. I find...
Kitchen Tip Tuesday – Keeping Celery Fresh
Wrap it in tin foil. It will keep for a month. [Insert fancy picture of tin-foil-wrapped celery - oh, wait, my internet doesn't let me upload pictures. Sorry.] For more kitchen tips, including how not to break eggs (she's a genius, that Tammy), check out Tammy's...
Let The Craziness Begin
This past weekend was filled with shopping. And shopping. And more shopping. And a haircut. Times four. And yet more shopping. And my mommy came with my TABLE! I would take a picture to show you, but I'm still working (that is, I'm working - my pathetic...
Meet-and-Greet Monday
Meet my Pumpkin Roll: A spongy pumpkin cake simply singing with nutmeg and cinnamon, rolled in cream cheese icing so fresh it is dripping from it's confines. And the perfect Mickey Mouse pancake: Because I know I have relatives who could care less what I cook: Here is...
We Interupt Your Productivity For Some Big Important News
At approximately sometime-in-the-evening, yesterday, December 8, 2007, young Benjamin David took his first independent not-holding-on-to-anything steps. It is estimated he moved three feet*. The Natural Mommy has the story: As Josh was walking through the living room,...
Warning: No Cough/Cold Medication For Children Under Two!
Thanks, Jes, for the heads-up on this article. According to WebMD, American Association of Pediatrics, and the Center for Disease Control, cough and cold medications should not be administered to children under the age of two! If you read the back of the bottle, it...
“Delicious” and “Split-Pea Soup” DO Belong In The Same Sentence
As long as there is smoked sausage involved. And fresh dill bread - or French bread *drool*. I am shocked at the percentage of the population who will. not. taste. split pea soup. They have already decided that is it about as edible as dog food. What is it? Do...