Archives for 2012

How to Visit New York City With Family On a Budget

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by Lolli 12 Comments

This past Saturday, I used some free Amtrak tickets to take my family (yes, all 7 of us!) to New York City for the day. Because we are within 3 hours of the heart of New York City, I consider a trip to New York City a Staycation. I have traveled to New York City…

Project 365 {Week 7}

Sunday, February 19, 2012 by Lolli 4 Comments

My biggest accomplishment this week was most definitely getting over pneumonia. I even recovered enough to take that trip to New York City with my family yesterday. I took a few pictures….this is your official warning. Be on the look out this week for all the details of wandering the streets on New York with…

Child Safety Advice….From a Child

Friday, February 17, 2012 by Lolli 3 Comments

I am getting ready to take all 5 of my kids to New York City for a whirlwind day of sightseeing (yes, I decided that I am well enough to survive a day trip to NYC!). As my husband was prepping the kids for our trip (paying particular attention to the younger kids and safety…

Food Photography {Help?} – PSF/GMYBS

Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Lolli 24 Comments

Apparently, all I am good for these days is cooking. The strangest thing happened to me while I have been sick these past few weeks. I actually want to cook. Either the pneumonia has done something to my head or I’ve been spending way too much time on Pinterest while I’ve been trying to rest….

Butterfinger Blondies

Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Lolli Leave a Comment

Have I mentioned that I have a sweet tooth? I think it would be more accurate to say that I have a few dozen sweet teeth. I just can’t get enough of baking yummy treats, and Pinterest has introduced me to some of the most delicious sweets imaginable. This week’s treat is a recipe that…

Fight Cold, Cough, and Flu Season With #FloridaOJ

Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Lolli 4 Comments

You might have heard me mention a time or two that we have been sick around here. Yes, I am getting over pneumonia, and although (thank goodness) no one else in the family has been quite as sick as I’ve been, the cold-cough-flu bugs have hit every single one of us this season. It seems…

Meet Freddy – Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Lolli 19 Comments

AJ made a new friend today. He’s been raving about Freddy ever since he got home from school. They played together, talked together, and, um….even took a bath together. Freddy is the rock that AJ found on the way home from school. Ha! Reese got all dressed up for Valentine’s Day. Big sister KitKat did…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Monday, February 13, 2012 by Lolli 15 Comments

Today I will stay inside my warm house and dream of chocolates. I am skipping my kids’ Valentine’s class parties for the first time since 2001. I am determined to kick this pneumonia, and I’m afraid it’s going to take a few more days resting at home before that happens. I am crushed that I…

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Monday, February 13, 2012 by Lolli 9 Comments

My husband is a serious lover of Indian foods. He regularly complains that he was born in the wrong country because our food is simply too boring for his tastes. He eats out at Indian restaurants as often as he can (which is not often enough). I hate to admit it, but up until this…

Project 365 {Week 6}

Sunday, February 12, 2012 by Lolli 9 Comments

Wow. This has been a rough week. I ended up finally taking myself to the doctor on Friday, which was a very good thing…I have pneumonia. I’m recovering, slowly, with antibiotics and pills for my cough. I still haven’t had a full night sleep in many days. Maybe tonight? Despite the sickies, I have stuck…