The only complaint that I have about my weekend trip to Coronado California is that I forgot to order the warm Southern California weather before I hopped on the plane. You’d never know that it was in the 60s most of the time I was there – the beach and the scenery were incredible. PS…
Archives for March 2013
Marinated Mushrooms and Smoked Sausage Pasta #MushroomDish
Isn’t it funny how something so simple can make such an amazing difference? Just last night, I made hamburgers for dinner. Plain old, simple hamburgers. But they weren’t just hamburgers, because while the burgers were cooking on the grill, I sauteed some mushrooms, onion and garlic in a little olive oil…and turned my burger into…
Meet the Newest MU Freshman! #MonstersUEvent
No, I’m not talking about my oldest daughter heading off to college (expect that announcement next year). Me! I’m going to be leaving in just a few weeks for freshman orientation at MU (Monsters University, that is). My decision to head back to school came somewhat spur of the moment, though I’ve been putting quite…
Perfect Balance: #YopaYogurt
Last year, I chose the word Balance to be my word of the year. After a rough 2011, I was determined to create more balance in my home, family, work, and personal life. I kept the word balance in my head all year….but I’m not sure I really achieved it. And so I decided to…
Chocolate Chip Cookie-Stuffed Oreos
Yes, I did really say that. My 13 year old asked me to pick up some Oreos the other day. When I asked why she wanted Oreos in particular (I know, silly question), she told me about some cookies that her friend at school had told her about. Oh my! Does it get much…
Birthday with Cousins – #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
Reese had a birthday this week, and by some streak of birthday luck got to spend the two days before her birthday with her out-of-state cousins. Since the cousins were in town, we decided to cut into the birthday cake a day early and share it with the extended family (and as a side note,…
Stuffed Bell Peppers, 3 Ways
This week I was craving stuffed bell peppers, but I feared that none of the kids would touch dinner cooked in a pepper. The kids are typically ok with things like peppers and onions and tomatoes when they’re cut up into tiny pieces or hidden amongst other things that they like (ie–lots of meat). I…
Three in a Cage – Wordless Wednesday
I promise you that my niece climbed into the cage by herself and stayed there, happy. My nearly-8-year-old was begging me to let him have a turn in the cage, too. Seven Clown Circus | Parenting By Dummies | Project Alicia | Angry Julie Monday | Live and Love Outloud | The Paper Mama |…
Shoot Video Like A Pro – 5 Basic Mistakes You Can Fix Instantly
My husband is guest posting today with a few tips from his area of expertise – video! When you think of home movies, do the terms “well framed,” “good content,” “excellent lighting” and “superb cinematography” come to your mind? No? Then you must be doing something wrong. Not really. In my opinion, there is nothing…
A Letter to My 10-Year-Old Daughter, on Her Birthday
To Reese, my 10-year-old daughter, Today is the beginning of your first double-digit year. You’re 10! I remember when I found out I was pregnant with you, my 4th baby. I knew it was YOU from the beginning. I had been waiting for you, specifically YOU, for many years (since Dad started calling your…