While I’m on the plane to sunny San Francisco, my friend, Jo-Lynne from Musings of a Housewife offered to share her incredible Ultimate Chocolate Brownies recipe. Although Jo-Lynne has never made these brownies for me (ahem!) her recipe is very, very similar to the double chocolate brownies that I make (and I can attest that…
What Makes Your Home Your Sanctuary?
My friend, Rajean, sent me this heart (and hearth) warming story this week while I was dealing with hospitals and other family business. As much as I complain about my home being too small for 7 of us, there are so many things that I DO love about it. I just have to remind myself…
Summer Salad Recipe: Romaine, Shrimp and Raspberry Salad
I love salads….especially during the summer when produce is so fresh. Today a blogger friend of mine, Olfa from Our Family World offered to share this amazing summer salad recipe with you guys while I’m traveling. What I love about summer is that we have fresh produce that helps us prepare delicious and crunchy salads!…
Some Mothers – A Mother’s Day Poem
My husband wrote this “poem” last night as he prepared to speak at church on Mother’s Day. He was surprised that so many women approached him and said that his poem really touched them. I was not so surprised. I think each of us can find ourselves in this list. I think it’s particularly interesting…
When Mom’s Away…Beware of the Wild Onions
I am heading home today, looking forward to seeing my family again in a few hours. I was surprised on Sunday when Candyman sent me a blog post….the third he’s written on the blog since I started blogging in 2007. I’m guessing that he will be just as happy (or happier) to have me back…
Black Friday Shopping Tips for Moms
Are you ready for Black Friday’s shopathon? Don’t go Black Friday shopping without reading these few tips from Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali, entertaining experts, authors of Plan To Party, and founders of The Party Bluprints Blog. Dawn and Elizabeth have appeared as featured experts on TV, radio, and in national publications like the Today…
Mood Swings and Handfuls of Poop: The Similarities of Parenting Toddlers and Teens
While my kids enjoy a random day off school today and I enjoy having all 5 of my kids home (bwahahaha!), my wonderful bloggy friend Kristi from Live and Love Out Loud is stepping in to keep you guys entertained. Kristi, take it away! ~Lolli Last fall, Lolli shared her momtastic wisdom on…
Homework Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle – Guest Post
For as long as school as has been around, children have dragged their feet when it comes to doing homework. There are all sorts of reasons for it. A child might be struggling in a class and homework might feel like hitting their head against a brick wall. A child may be very bright and…
Dear You Guys (a guest post)
We’re in the home stretch, friends!! Less than a week left to vote! Help me win the Amazing Avocado Big Hit Grand Prize ($5000!) for my yummy Avocado recipe by voting daily for me at https://www.theamazingavocado.com/bighit/vote.php?id=8. Thank you!! Typically, my Dear You Guys letter is composed of a selection of comments that you guys have…
I’m Not Here…I’m Over There
….over there being Alli-n-son’s Thank You Journal Meme, where I am guest posting today. I LOVE guest posting, but every once in a while I love the guest post so much that I wish I could post it over here for all of my regular readers to see. So today I am strongly recommending that…