These might possibly be the cutest and easiest little treats for Valentine’s Day. My kids have gone crazy over these miniature donuts (or doughnuts or however you care to spell them…). My teenager even commented that they were surprisingly yummy. Pin It The best part (beyond how cute they look?) is the fact that they…
Archives for February 2012
Tips for Hosting a Successful Party
Those who know me currently might laugh at this post’s title, considering the fact that I am totally not a party person. I have a great time when I attend parties but I really prefer not to be the one in charge. The funny thing is, despite my discomfort at being the hostess, I admit…
Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Crescents
I’ll let you in on a little secret before I share this recipe with you: I have never been a huge fan of buffalo chicken, and I typically have to be in the right mood to enjoy blue cheese (or is it bleu cheese?). However, in honor of SuperBowl weekend, I was determined to try…
Blue Cheese Cole Slaw
I have tried many cole slaw recipes over the years and this is definitely on my list of favorites. I searched for a coleslaw that would compliment buffalo chicken for Superbowl weekend, and this was the perfect solution! Pin It Blue Cheese Cole Slaw Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins …
Puppy Love – Wordless Wednesday
Just in time for Valentine’s Day….Reese fell in love at the park. By the way, notice that Reese is wearing short sleeves at the park in February?? Unheard of! PS – the puppy is NOT ours… For more inspiring photos, check: 5 Minutes for Mom, High Impact Mom, The Bonafide Life, Shanamama, From Dates to…
10 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and one of my family’s favorite ways to celebrate this holiday (and any holiday) is to find holiday-themed picture books to enjoy during the month. Here is a list of some Valentine’s Day books from some of our favorite children’s authors and illustrators. 10 Delightful Valentine’s Day Children’s Books…
Goodbye, WhyMommy
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I am saying goodbye to a dear friend today. Susan Niebur, the blogger behind Toddler Planet and WhyMommy on twitter, has finished her fight with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. The cancer might have taken Susan, but Susan left an indelible mark on so many of us….
Project 365 {Week 5}
This week was very full. Full of birthdays and park days and swim meet days. But really, all I wanted to do was make every day a lay on the couch with a book day. I think tomorrow will be that day for me. Here are the daily pictures I took with my phone’s camera….
I Used to Have a Beautiful Belly. Now I Have Beautiful Kids.
Reality after 5 kids… Yesterday I stumbled upon a post on Babble, written by my friend Casey Mullins (aka Moosh in Indy) on what postpartum bellies REALLY look like. The photos of other mothers inspired me, and although I am 6 1/2 YEARS postpartum my stomach still does, and always will, bear the scars of…
Miracle – Photostory Friday/Give Me Your Best Shot
Note: These pictures are just cool shots I took at the park this week. AJ grabbed my hand and pulled me over to a branch that had some pretty cool “carvings” on it. I told him they weren’t carvings, but we did have fun contemplating what they could be (like alien markings!). But that is…